Gianluca Esteves

Gino was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB. He played junior hockey for two season with the Winnipeg Blues of the MJHL before moving to Philadelphia to compete in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). He then advanced to NCAA Division 1 hockey at Michigan State University, where he played for four years while earning a degree in Advertising Management with a minor in Sports Business. Following college, Gino began his professional career in the ECHL, playing two seasons with the Cincinnati Cyclones and the Wheeling Nailers. He then continued his career overseas, joining DVTK in the Hungarian Erste Liga before finishing his playing days with the Manchester Storm of the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Gino now brings his extensive hockey knowledge and playing experience to RINK, offering a unique perspective shaped by years of competition across North America and Europe.