WHL Kelowna Rockets

Barrie Named Rockets Captain

Published on September 24, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


The Kelowna Rockets announce that Tyson Barrie has been named Rockets captain this season, the 19th captain in franchise history.

Evan Bloodoff, Colton Jobke and Kevin Smith were named assistant captains.

"It's a huge honour for me," said Barrie on Thursday night. "The Kelowna Rockets are a first class organization and I've been fortunate to have a lot of good leaders while I've been here. If you look back even further there's a lot of good leaders that have played here and they have had lots of success."

Barrie was an assistant captain last year when he was named the WHL's top defenceman, logging more than 30 minutes per night in an exceptional season.

This year Kelowna fans are looking forward to more from the now 19-year-old Victoria native.

"This is Tyson's fourth year with us and every year he has been a guy that plays to win each and every night," said Rockets head coach Ryan Huska. "He has a lot of respect in the dressing room and the same amount of respect in the coaches' office. He was a natural choice for us."

Barrie will be joined as team captains by 20-year-old forward Evan Bloodoff and a pair of blueliners: Second year Rockets player Colton Jobke and 19-year-old Kevin Smith, acquired via trade in the off season.

"Evan, Colton and Kevin are guys that have shown that they have leadership qualities," said Huska. "They are going to do a great job supporting Tyson. We're very comfortable with the four guys that will be leading our hockey team."

The Rockets begin play in the WHL's regular season this Saturday night when they host the Prince George Cougars at 7:05 p.m. at Prospera Place.

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