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Niedermayer keeps ‘C’, Koivu named an alternate

October 2nd, 2009, 11:49 am · 2 Comments · posted by Eric Stephens, Staff writer

If there was any doubt over who would be the Ducks’ captain (which Ducks Scott Niedermayer Hockeythere was none), any possible shred of that was removed Friday when Scott Niedermayer (pictured) was selected for the fourth time in five seasons.

Ryan Getzlaf, whom many believe will be the next captain once Niedermayer steps aside for good, was named an alternate captain along with Saku Koivu, who signed with Anaheim after nine-plus seasons as the captain of the Montreal Canadiens. Figure that Koivu’s selection is a sign of respect shown by Ducks coach Randy Carlyle.

Corey Perry will also serve as an additional alternate captain when needed.

“This was a difficult decision as we feel there are many leaders in our locker room,” Carlyle said in a statement. “We expect leadership to come from many players beyond just these four.”

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 2 Comments

  • David says:
    October 2, 2009 at 11:55 am

    Excellent decision. Teemu is a great leader… but I wouldn’t give him the A or C cause he yells too much at officials which wouldn’t help as much as Neids calm demanor. I guess same could be said for Getz, but he’s gotta learn.

  • Your Mom says:
    October 2, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    The “A” seems to have had some calming effect on Getz, take those small steps and maybe someday he’ll have that calm “Scotty” demeanor…. or not!?!?
    Good choice with Koivu also (was there a question though?)