Gianni Fairbrother was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NHL draft by the Montreal Canadiens and now he's joined the Nanaimo Clippers. (WHL)
Impact Defenceman

Clippers add Canadiens draft pick Fairbrother

Oct 23, 2020 | 1:43 PM

NANAIMO — The Clippers have added an impact defenceman to their roster who is also a Montreal Canadiens draft pick.

Gianni Fairbrother joins Nanaimo after spending the last three seasons with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL.

The 20-year-old may finish out his junior career in Nanaimo or return to the Silvertips if the WHL does return to league play.

In 2019 Fairbrother was taken 77th overall in the third round of the NHL draft by the Montreal Canadiens.