Jr. Blues Name Captains

 Andrew Kurlandski  has been named the 2007-08 St. Louis Jr. Blues Captain.  Andrew is a second year player for the Jr. Blues who has consistently exhibited the qualities of a Jr. Blues Captain.  Last season, Andrew worked his way from a practice squad player to a top line forward for the National Champion Jr. Blues.  Andrew has the quite, businesslike leadership that will set the tone for the young Jr. Blues squad.  A strong, two-way forward who always plays a team game.  A player that can be counted on by his teammates on and off the ice, the Jr. Blues are fortunate to have his leadership.

 

Philip Blackwood has been named an Alternate Captain for the 2007-08 St. Louis Jr. Blues.  Phil is in his second season for the Jr. Blues after being a key offensive weapon for the 2007 National Champions.  Phil has on ice qualities of a great team player and off ice leadership that will be counted on to allow his young teammates to mature quickly.  Phil always exhibits great concern and care for his team and in particular his teammates. 

 

Grant Boyd has also been named as an Alternate Captain for the 2007-08 St. Louis Jr. Blues.  Grant is in his second season with the Jr. Blues.  Two years ago Grant was a practice squad player who worked diligently on his weaknesses to earn a spot on the roster last season.  Grant was a steady and key member of the National Champion defense corps.  Grant has also taken locker room responsibility of leadership through example.  Grant will be the steadying influence the Jr. Blues will count on with their young defense corps.