Giovanni Bastone (D) commits to Utah

June 21, 2018 Salt Lake City, UT University of Utah Hockey has received a commitment from defenseman Giovanni Bastone for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Bastone is from Mission Viejo, California and most recently played for the Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Gino is a self professed rink rat and credits Cushing for his development both personally and on the ice. During his Senior Season, Bastone was Captain of the team and tallied 4 goals and 19 assists. Head Coach Brett Huras said, “Gino is an enthusiastic defenseman coming to us from Massachusetts. He is a good skater and makes smart decisions with the puck. His quick feet and calm demeanor will help the D-core.” Utah Hockey would like to welcome Gino and wish him the best in the upcoming season.