Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on January 18, 1979)

Happy Birthday, Brian Gionta! The man who skated into Montreal Canadiens history as the second American-born captain—proving once and for all that maple syrup isn't required to lead a Canadian hockey team. Your fearless leadership in 2010 made fans cheer louder than ever, even if some secretly wondered how an American got so good at navigating ice without figure skating lessons.

From clutch goals to inspiring locker room speeches, you've always been more reliable on ice than Zambonis themselves. May your birthday be filled with laughter and joy—and may you continue scoring big off-ice victories long after hanging up those legendary skates!