RoadRunners Announce 2012-13 Captains
Published on September 11, 2012 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Topeka Pilots News Release
The Topeka RoadRunners have revealed the captain and the alternates for the 2012-13 season.
Head Coach Scott Langer said, "We don't select captains, they are revealed in the training camp process".
Together with his assistant coaches Harry Mahood and Josh Kamrass, the captain selected was Drew Kariofiles. The 5'8", 180 lb forward came to Topeka this season as a free agent after his previous team, the St. Louis Bandits went dormant in the offseason. He scored just three goals in 53 games last season, but buried 3 goals in 4 preseason games in Topeka. "Drew is a special player who leads by example and fits right in to our belief system", Langer said. "Combined with our alternate captains, we have a rock solid leadership group who RoadRunner Nation can be proud of." The alternate captains will be Kyle Sharkey and Kevin Patterson. Sharkey returns for his third season with Topeka, averaging 30 points a year. A 5'8" 175 lb left winger, Sharkey is a deceptively gifted yet scrappy veteran who shows no fear on the ice. "Kyle is one of those players coaches dream of. Hard working, honest, coachable, and responsible.
He's an excellent role model for the younger players to follow", said Langer. Meanwhile, Kevin Patterson returns for his second season on the 'Runners blue line. Langer spoke highly of his defenseman, saying, "The thing you notice about Patterson is he doesn't make the same mistake twice.
Just like Drew and Kyle, he's someone you want the younger guys to emulate." Overall, Langer is pleased with his captains as a group. "These three players have a 'come to work' mentality every day", he said. "This is a very veteran team and expected to be full of leadership."
The 'Runners and their newly named captains begin their season Wednesday night at the NAHL Showcase Tournament in Blaine, MN.
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