Manchester Storm are thrilled to announce the signing of forward Gianluca Esteves, most recently of DVTK Jegesmedvék in the Erste Liga.
Esteves, a Winnipeg native, has shown remarkable consistency and talent throughout his career, starting from his early days with the Winnipeg Monarchs. The Canadian had an outstanding seasonin 2013-2014, recording 52 points in 44 games.
Moving on to the Winnipeg Blues in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), Esteves demonstrated his scoring prowess and playmaking abilities, accumulating a total of 65 points over two seasons. His exceptional performance earned him a spot with the Aston Rebels in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), where he tallied 45 points in 60 games in the 2016-2017 season.
Esteves then transitioned to collegiate hockey with Michigan State University in the NCAA, further honing his skills and contributing significantly to his team over four seasons. His dedication and hard work were evident as he became a key player for the Spartans.
In the professional game, Esteves represented Cincinnati Cyclones and the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL amassing 56 points (20G 36A) in 117 matches over two campaigns. Most recently, he played for DVTK Jegesmedvék in the Erste Liga, where he amassed 42 points in 47 games during the 2023-2024 season, helping his team in the playoffs as well.
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