When the Jr. Blues named their captains in August, Pat Dolan was named captain.  Pat was an Alternate Captain last season and was Acting Captain for the Hurster Cup and National Championships after Pete Wildhaber was injured.  Pat is in his third season with the Jr. Blues and is one of only two 1985 birth year players on the team.  The 20 year-old captain has been a force in the locker room the past two seasons.  Slowed because of a bout with Mono early in the season, Pat has only just recently started playing games this year.  His maturity and experience has solidified the Jr. Blues defense upon his return.  Pat's biggest contributions come in the leadership department.  He is a prime example of a player who always puts the team first.  His positive attitude has been a great influence on the young Jr. Blues team. 

 

Bret Morrell has been a leader in the room and on the ice for the Jr. Blues.  His role as Alternate Captain took more responsibility than normal with the absence of Pat Dolan early in the season.  In his second season he has taken the leadership responsibility of the team and has been a major reason for the Jr. Blues early season success.  Brett currently leads the CSHL in defense scoring.  His playmaking abilities and quick shot are an offensive weapon.  His great skating and anticipation make him a defensive leader.  Bret has been able to refine his abilities and use the confidence from last season's National Championship performance to make him one of the top defensemen in the entire CSHL.  Bret's poise and competitive spirit has been a driving force for the young Jr. Blues.  Look for Bret to be an early Tender pick for a NAHL team.  Bret's leadership and play have been key with the Jr. Blues injuries on defense.  He has simply been a force on the ice every weekend.   Bret strives to play Jr. A and Division I hockey.  He certainly looks like a player on a mission. 

 

Eddie Effinger is also an Alternate Captain for the Jr. Blues.  Eddie's tireless work ethic have shown the young Jr. Blues the way to success.  Eddie currently is among the league leaders in scoring.  His great two way hockey has rubbed off on the new players.  Eddie's penalty killing has helped put the Jr. Blues at a 94% efficiency.  Eddie also see plenty of time on the power play and has been teamed recently with Ryan Kretzer and Chad Larkowski.  The threesome are the top 3 scorers on the team.  Eddie is another top Jr. A prospect with definite Tender options for him.  Eddie hopes to take his game to Jr. A and College, with his determination he most certainly has a shot.