NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 05: Kurtis Gabriel #39 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Los Angeles Kings at the Prudential Center on February 05, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Kings defeated the Devils 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
On Nov.2, the San Jose Sharks signed forward Kurtis Gabriel, one of the sport’s biggest advocates.
For years the Ontario native has reached the front pages for his impact off the ice. After fighting his way through the AHL and onto the San Jose Sharks roster, he has a chance to make an impact on the ice as well.