S75 Saskatoon Wild Captains

[Doomsday 4,131]

 

As the 75th season of the VHL approaches, it's time once again for another season of VHLM hockey! A massive surge in talent brought upon by a wildly successful recruitment drive has filled the league with perhaps more new talent than ever, and we're in store for what's shaping up to be a very fun season. I've always felt that leadership is essential for the success of a team, regardless of whether you're in the VHL or the VHLM. While we don't directly control our players on the ice, the role of a captain is an important one in the locker room. Strong team leadership can assist the management team with keeping the team engaged, active, and on track to make big achievements. With the developmental nature of the VHLM, I believe that to be absolutely essential for keeping the fun of the league alive for our new members on their path towards the VHL. It's time to introduce the captains of the Season 75 Saskatoon Wild!

 

Alternate Captain: LW Braxton Hunter @dshervill

 

A member returning to the league, Braxton Hunter first joined Saskatoon as a waiver signing during the massive recruiting drive in Season 74. Despite the going being rough in a VHLM suddenly deep with talent, Hunter's enthusiasm never waned, becoming an active presence in the locker room. His desire was to remain with the Wild, and we thankfully were able to bring him home in the Season 75 VHLM Dispersal Draft. Braxton Hunter is back, better than ever, and his attitude makes him a natural selection to be a leader of this team. Congratulations, Braxton!!

 

Alternate Captain: D Silas LeFriend @yevty

 

Although Saskatoon got off to a strong start in Season 74, it was evident that the lack of depth on the blue line would be an issue. Thanks to the signings of Scotty Kaberle and Silas LeFriend, it became far less of a problem than it could have been. Both became vocal leaders and presences on and off the ice, and we were extremely fortunate to be able to get LeFriend back in the Season 75 VHLM Dispersal Draft. He's slated to be a rock both on and off the ice for the team, and as a result, he now wears an, "A" on his sweater. Congratulations, Silas, and welcome home!!

 

Captain: C Steve Eso @Eso

 

A third round selection in the Season 74 VHLM Dispersal Draft, Steve Eso proved to be so much more valuable than that. A vocal presence who has continued to elevate his game, he now enters Season 75 as a key piece to the success of the Saskatoon Wild, both on and off the ice. He has risen to every need or challenge that this team has ever needed, making it all too fitting that he was drafted to the Chicago Phoenix in the S75 VHL Entry Draft. Where Eso goes, the Saskatoon Wild will go as well, and that is captain material. Congratulations to Steve Eso, captain of the Season 75 Saskatoon Wild!!

 

Best of luck to all your teams this season, I have the feeling this will be a season for the ages!

 

- Doomsday

General Manager of the Saskatoon Wild

[hylands 846]

Love to see Eso as captain!

[fromtheinside 1,290]

great choices!

[Dom 1,445]

Congrats @Eso!! The « C » will look good on you!

[Eso 117]

Thanks everyone, and thank you for your trust @Doomsday. This is a tremendous honour.

I'll work hard to make the team the best that we can be this season, and hopefully reward the good people of Saskatchewan with some hardware.

[yevty 17]

Let's go. Best leadership and locker room.

[Blazzer 759]

Congrats Eso!