Canadiens Name Gionta Captain
Aug 3, 2014 3:34 AM
Brian Gionta was named the 28th captain of the Canadiens on Wednesday, becoming the second American to hold the position in the team?s 101-year history.
Gionta succeeded Saku Koivu, whose 10-year tenure ended when he left Montreal as a free agent following the 2008-09 season. The Canadiens went without a captain last season.
AP
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