The Surrey Eagles hockey club has formally announced their leadership group for the 2016-17 BCHL season.
Paul McAvoy will return as the team’s captain, after picking up the ‘C’ partway through last season. His assistants will be Nick Minerva, Darius Davidson, and Tyler Cooper.
McAvoy, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, tied for the team lead in goals last season with 14. The 1996-born forward will resume the leadership role that he took in 2015.
Minerva, acquired this offseason after playing for the Fort Frances Lakers of the SIJHL, made a strong first impression on his new teammates. He was also an assistant captain last season with the Lakers.
Davidson, who was re-acquired this offseason after finishing the year with Penticton, led the Eagles in scoring in 2014-15. Entering his final year of junior eligibility, he is expected to be a player that leads by example.
Cooper, who was acquired from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in 2015-16, is a workhorse on defence. The Sudbury, Ontario native won the team’s “best defenceman” award last season, and is a vocal leader both on and off the ice.
The Eagles play their season opening game at home on Friday night against the Coquitlam Express at 7 PM. Catch them in action for as little as $8 per game!
