(above) J.P. Testwuide will be Captain of the Pioneers next seasonFull Press Release @ DU Athletics Website
Defenseman J.P. Testwuide (Vail, Colo.) has been named captain of the 2008-09 University of Denver hockey team, while forwards Tyler Ruegsegger (Lakewood, Colo.) and Rhett Rakhshani (Huntington Beach, Calif.) will serve as alternate captains, Two-time National Coach of the Year George Gwozdecky announced today.
Testwuide is one of the team’s hardest workers and has improved his two-way game the past two seasons. The hard-hitting Testwuide led the Pioneers with 66 penalty minutes last season.
“J.P. is the first Coloradan to serve as team captain in the 60 years of DU hockey,” Gwozdecky said. “J.P. has really established himself as leader with his tremendous work ethic and passion for the Denver hockey program. He is a tough competitor that will demand a lot from himself and his teammates for our team to reach its goals next season.”
Ruegsegger helped the Pioneers to their 19th NCAA Tournament appearance. Ruegsegger garnered his second consecutive Dr. Art Mason Award as Denver’s top scholar-athlete.
“Tyler is the complete package of a student-athlete,” Gwozdecky said. “He is a fierce competitor, who is extremely talented. Tyler is another Coloradan that is extremely proud to wear the Crimson and Gold.”
Rakhshani will serve as an alternate captain for the first season. Rakhshani and Ruegsegger helped Team USA to fourth-place finish at the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championship.
“Rhett is well-liked and respected by all of his teammates,” Gwozdecky said. “Like Tyler, Rhett is a model student-athlete and talented hockey player. Rhett leads by example and is excited about the challenge.”
Testwuide is one of the team’s hardest workers and has improved his two-way game the past two seasons. The hard-hitting Testwuide led the Pioneers with 66 penalty minutes last season.
“J.P. is the first Coloradan to serve as team captain in the 60 years of DU hockey,” Gwozdecky said. “J.P. has really established himself as leader with his tremendous work ethic and passion for the Denver hockey program. He is a tough competitor that will demand a lot from himself and his teammates for our team to reach its goals next season.”
Ruegsegger helped the Pioneers to their 19th NCAA Tournament appearance. Ruegsegger garnered his second consecutive Dr. Art Mason Award as Denver’s top scholar-athlete.
“Tyler is the complete package of a student-athlete,” Gwozdecky said. “He is a fierce competitor, who is extremely talented. Tyler is another Coloradan that is extremely proud to wear the Crimson and Gold.”
Rakhshani will serve as an alternate captain for the first season. Rakhshani and Ruegsegger helped Team USA to fourth-place finish at the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championship.
“Rhett is well-liked and respected by all of his teammates,” Gwozdecky said. “Like Tyler, Rhett is a model student-athlete and talented hockey player. Rhett leads by example and is excited about the challenge.”
5 comments:
Testwuide as captain
Ruegsegger & the Rak as alternates.
I'm kind of surprised Rues isn't getting it.
Both JP and Tyler would be good captains. JP gets the nod because of his senior status. I would have given Brookwell the "A" over Rak.
I like Rakhshani getting it. Not sure why Brookwell didn't get an A also though. DU had 3 A's last year. -Cross-Czech
im surprised mullen didnt get an A
Not sure if the players vote on the captains or the coaches or a combo of both.
The captains need to kick some ass from time to time, lead tons of practices, meet with the media and most important never embarrass themselves or the school on and off the ice.
Its a pretty big responsibility and if you win a National Championship during your season you are immortalized at DU forever.
I like the picks and wish them the best of luck.
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