Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Canes name their Captain

Press Release

Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes are proud to announce this afternoon that veteran forward Graham Hood has been named the 22nd Captain in Lethbridge Hurricanes history. Hood follows in the footsteps of his former teammates – Brody Sutter, Cam Braes (2011-2012), Mike Reddington (2010-2011) and Carter Bancks (2009-2010) who have all worn the “C” during his time in a Hurricanes uniform.

“The Hurricanes are proud to name Graham Hood as our Captain for the 2012-2013 season. Graham is a very well respected player not only on our team, but in the WHL. He is a physical presence who plays the game hard and leads by example on and off the ice” commented GM and Head Coach, Rich Preston.

Graham Hood, an Alternate Captain last year, was originally selected in the 2nd round (23rd overall) by the Regina Pats in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft and played with the Pats until he was acquired by the Canes as part of a package deal for Carter Ashton in the 2009-2010 season. A big body at 6’3 and 220 lbs., the product of Martensville, Saskatchewan had his best career in the WHL last season with 37 points (16G, 21A) in 68 games reaching career highs in goals, assists and points.

Hurricanes Captains:

1987-1988 – Kevin Heise

1988-1990 – Peter Berthelson

1990-1991 – Brad Rubachuk

1991-1993 – Jamie Pushor

1993-1994 – Shane Peacock

1994-1995 – Scott Townsend

1995-1996 – Randy Perry

1996-1997 – Dale Purinton

1997-1998 – Luc Theoret

1998-1999 – Sean Robertson

1999-2000 – Jason Hegberg

2000-2001 – Thomas Scantlebury

2001-2002 – Ryley Layden

2002-2005 – Brent Seabrook

2005-2006 – Mark Ashton

2006-2007 – Kris Hogg

2007-2009 – Ben Wright

2009-2010 – Carter Bancks

2010-2011 – Mike Reddington

2011-2012 – Cam Braes

2011-2012 – Brody Sutter

(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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