The 麻豆精选 Rockets have named their new captain.
Nolan Foote will wear the 鈥淐鈥� for the Rockets this season as 麻豆精选鈥檚 quest to the Memorial Cup continues.
With the Memorial Cup season in full swing and the Rockets looking like a team-to-beat in their division, the timing in naming a player who will lead 麻豆精选 back to a Memorial Cup championship next May was perfect for the team鈥檚 management.
鈥淎s general manager, I included all of our hockey operations people in this decision,鈥� said general manager Bruce Hamilton.
鈥淲hen you鈥檙e picking a captain, you need someone who is going to be a proven leader and, in my mind, Nolan will be a great leader for the Rockets this season. He鈥檚 been our best player most nights this season so far, and I believe that your captain has to be your best player most nights.鈥�
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It鈥檚 a sure sign of progression for Foote after being a first-round NHL draft pick last summer and his recent selection to the CIBC Canada Russia Series.
鈥淚t means a lot,鈥� said Foote.
鈥淥bviously the 麻豆精选 Rockets are such a great organization, one of the best in the CHL. I鈥檓 very honoured to wear it. It鈥檚 a huge year hosting the Memorial Cup, and I want to lead this team to a championship.鈥�
Hear from CAPTAIN @foote_nolan in his FIRST interview since accepting the C. pic.twitter.com/Xb1hr7HV77
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Foote鈥檚 brother Cal Foote last wore the C for the Rockets in the 2017-2018 season.
The Rockets continue their season Saturday night in Kamloops against the Blazers.
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