Men's Ice Hockey Announces 2020 Captain and Alternate Captains
7/7/2020 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
FAIRFIELD, Conn.- Sacred Heart University Men's Ice Hockey head coach CJ Marottolo announced the 2020-21 captain and alternate captains this afternoon. Senior forward Marc Johnstone was tabbed captain while rising senior defensemen Max Luukko and Alex Bates were named alternate captains.
"All three of these student-athletes have grown in their roles here at SHU. Their personalities, and leadership qualities reflect what our program is all about, and they will continue with everyone together as a team, to build our hockey culture in a great, and positive way." Head Coach CJ Marottolo on the naming of the captain and assistant captains.
Johnstone enters his second year as a captain as last season he skated in 34 games for the Pioneers in his junior season. He tallied nine goals, on career high 18 assists for 27 points while registering three power-play goals. His best games includes Racked up three assists in the Pioneers 4-0 shutout over Boston University on Nov. 26. He ranked third on team in assists and ninth in Atlantic Hockey.
Luukko skated in 31 games this season. Tallied a career high six assists and two goals for eight points. His most notable game came on Nov. 1 against Air Force when he scored his first career goal.
Bates skated in 33 games, recording 14 points on two goals and career high 12 assists. He tallied a +/- of +7 and had a three point game at Mercyhurst on Jan. 11 as he tallied three assists.
