Gabe Gauthier

Gabe Gauthier (born January 20, 1984 in Torrance, California and raised in Buena Park, California) is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He has played five games in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings.

Playing career
Gauthier played Tier II Junior hockey with the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League from 1999 until 2002. He then entered university with the University of Denver, where he played four seasons helping the Pioneers win two consecutive NCAA Championships in 2004 and 2005. After graduation, he was signed as a free agent to a two-year contract by the Kings in 2006. He has played for the Kings organization, mostly with the Monarchs, but has played five games in the NHL with the Kings in 2006–07 and three games in 2007–08.

After an injury stricken 2010–11 season, Gauthier left North America to sign with European team, Augsburger Panther on a one-year contract on July 15, 2011.