ESTEVAN - The Estevan Bruins have announced that forward Cade Kennedy will be the club's captain this season.
Kennedy, acquired in a trade from the Yorkton Terriers midway through last season, is one of four returning players from last year's club. Defenceman Kaelen Whittingham, defenceman Owen Simmonds and forward Brady Wilson are also back.
Kennedy said it was an honour to be selected as a leader for the "historic" franchise. He believes there are lots of players on the team who are deserving to wear the captain's C.
"I think I'm pretty positive with the guys on and off the ice, and just trying to help them better themselves and myself. I feel like I work hard out there."
Kennedy said he doesn't feel added pressure as one of the few returning players. They have a young, fast and hard-working group. The players have meshed well together and are earning their spots on the team.
"Since Day 1, they've always been working hard," said Kennedy. "I couldn't be prouder of them and I'm excited to see how the season goes."
Bruins' head coach and GM Jason Tatarnic said Kennedy has been playing junior for a while, and he understands what the Bruins are trying to accomplish and how they have to do things.
"Right through training camp, he's been a leader, so it was a pretty easy decision," said Tatarnic.
The team's three alternate captains have yet to be announced.
