The London Knights have named Ryan Brown as the 55th team captain in franchise history. Brown, left winger from Newmarket, Ont., was selected by his teammates for showing a “high-level of character.”
Ryan Brown was announced in the new role on October 19, and prepares to lead his team against the Stings for his first game in the new position.
“It’s a super cool feeling and a huge privilege to be on this team, let alone the captain of it,” Brown said in an interview.
Ryan Brown #43 Captain of London Knights
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Brown will be leading the charge with alternate captains Evan Van-Gorp and Cohen Bidgood.
Brown, 18, is a prospect for the Dallas Stars, and captain of one of the Ontario Hockey League’s most successful franchises.
“There has been some great names before me, so I’m just trying to bring my own style and be myself,” he said when asked about how he plans to fill the role.
The Knights are 7-1 this season and sit second in the Western Conference.
As the Knights see continuous changes to their roster this new adjustment comes to the excitement of teammates who look to see No.43 lead them in the remaining season.
The Knights, won against the Erie Otters on Sunday, and look to keep their steak against the Sarnia Stings on Wednesday where they charge into the nest of the Sarnia Stings at 7:05 on October 21.
Ryan Brown previously played for his hometown team the Newmarket Minor Hockey Association (MHA) and quickly rose through the ranks, he showcases amazing talent and hard-working character to inspire his team going forward.
“Growing up and seeing my brother play in his OHL games really motivated me to get to this spot now,” the new Captain said.
