Jared Cowen Named Spokane Captain

[chilly666]

With Jared Cowen returning to the line-up the Spokane Chiefs have reissued the captain's 'C' back to the 19-year-old defenseman. Tyler Johnson, who was named captain of the team last week, will be an alternate captain along with 20-year-old Levko Koper.

"Jared was our captain last year but with him in the NHL at the start of our season we needed a leader from the get-go," Chiefs Head Coach Don Nachbaur said. "Tyler is a great leader in his own right and shows great character by stepping aside for Jared. It was always our expectation that if Jared returned he would remain the captain. That's the way it works in hockey, you don't switch that role.

"We have two great guys to lead our franchise and lead our group," Nachbaur said.

"Jared is a very talented player, a professional and someone who sets a great example every night. Tyler is the same way and it will only benefit our organization to have two players of that caliber leading us."

[chilly666]

i don't care why, this is retarded. you don't give johnson the captaincy formally and then take it back because cowen comes back.

[Nodak]

Originally Posted by chilly666

i don't care why, this is retarded. you don't give johnson the captaincy formally and then take it back because cowen comes back.

Agreed. Cowen was a bad captain and marginal d-man last year. He tries to do way too much on the ice. He thinks he is Superman. His post game interviews never sounded like he was a stand up guy.

Johnny's interviews were always about the team and how they could get better and how he wants to help the team get better. Johnny got screwed, unless he didn't want it.

[avamania2003]

I agree too I'm so ****ing pissed with management right now it's not even funny ! they have just Bern making stupid decisions all year ! The only thing that would make up for it is bringing beach back lol ! But I know that's not happening !

[avamania2003]

Originally Posted by Nodak

Agreed. Cowen was a bad captain and marginal d-man last year. He tries to do way too much on the ice. He thinks he is Superman. His post game interviews never sounded like he was a stand up guy.

Johnny's interviews were always about the team and how they could get better and how he wants to help the team get better. Johnny got screwed, unless he didn't want it.

No he said it was a honor to have it and nauchbar said that cowen deserved it back cuz he was last year and a 1st pick and a great leader ! BULLSH*T!

[Nodak]

Originally Posted by avamania2003

No he said it was a honor to have it and nauchbar said that cowen deserved it back cuz he was last year and a 1st pick and a great leader ! BULLSH*T!

Agreed. It's all politics.

All you have to do is read the paper today and compare Cowen's quotes to Johnson's. The real captain is obvious.

[avamania2003]

Originally Posted by Nodak

Agreed. It's all politics.

All you have to do is read the paper today and compare Cowen's quotes to Johnson's. The real captain is obvious.

Ya but cowen actually showed up last and had a good game lol ! First one in over a year lol ! But he did cost them the first goal !