Yanni Gourde

Yanni Gourde, born on December fifteenth, nineteen ninety-one, is a talented Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing as a forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League (NHL). Hailing from Quebec, Gourde's passion for ice hockey began at a young age, leading him to join the Victoriaville Tigres of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in two thousand eight.

During his final season with the Tigres, Gourde showcased his exceptional skills by becoming the league's top scorer and earning the title of most valuable player. His impressive performance caught the attention of professional teams, and in two thousand twelve, he signed with the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League (AHL). His journey continued through stints with the San Francisco Bulls and the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL before he ultimately joined the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning in two thousand fourteen.

Gourde began his career with the Lightning's AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, and made his NHL debut in two thousand fifteen. He celebrated a significant milestone by scoring his first NHL goal in two thousand seventeen. His hard work and dedication paid off when he contributed to the Lightning's success, winning the Stanley Cup in both two thousand twenty and two thousand twenty-one.

After the second championship, Gourde was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the two thousand twenty-one NHL expansion draft, where he played for four seasons. In two thousand twenty-five, he made a notable return to the Lightning, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.