AHL Chicago Wolves

Wolves name Derek MacKenzie new team captain

Published on October 7, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


The Chicago Wolves have named DEREK MacKENZIE as the team's new captain.

The 24-year-old forward becomes just the fourth player in franchise history to wear the "C" after Steve Maltais (1994-1996 and 1997-2005), Troy Murray (1996-97) and Kevin Dahl (2000-01). MacKENZIE, who is beginning his fifth season with the Wolves, is the team's active leader in games played (289), goals (59), assists (66) and points (125).

Defensemen TRAVIS ROCHE and 12-year National Hockey League veteran CHRIS TAMER have been awarded alternate captain status this season.

The Wolves regular season gets underway against the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights at the Omaha Civic Auditorium tonight at 7 p.m.

Chicago opens its 40-game home schedule against the Manitoba Moose at the Allstate Arena on Sat., Oct. 15, at 7 p.m.

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