Seawolf Captain Luke Beaverson

Senior Luke Beaverson (6ft 5in, 220lbs) was officially named Captain today for the 07-08 UAA Seawolves. Big Luke's career in the UAA sweater has seen a steady progression since his freshman year finishing with 5g and 4a at the end of last season's junior campaign. I've long expected Luke to improve year-to-year and he hasn't disappointed. Luke's game begins with strong defensive work in his own zone. His heavy shot and skating through the neutral zone are important offensive contributions.

Dedicated and hard-working 4 year players should get their due and Luke certainly deserves this honor. Joining Luke in leadership roles as Assistant Captains are seniors Peter Cartwright and Blair Tassone who's hard work over their first three seasons has been equally valuable. A third Assistant Captain was also named with junior Mat Robinson filling that role. The experience that these four upperclassmen bring to their leadership roles will be important facets for team success in the upcoming season. The official press release notes that all four appointments were made by team vote including input from the coaching staff.

I think these are pretty obvious choices when you consider these 4 players have 246 WCHA games between them. I can't imagine that every player on the squad doesn't look up to Luke both in terms of his physical presence and in terms of his effort on the ice. Congatulations to Luke, if he can in any way measure up to the inspiration and leadership that Charlie Kronschnabel showed last year, then the team is in fine shape with him wearing the "C".