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Article: BRIEFLY
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- The Gazette
- Article date:
- September 12, 2009
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NHL: Avalanche names Foote team captain
Adam Foote has been named captain of the Colorado Avalanche,
taking over a role that's belonged to Joe Sakic since the team moved
to Denver in 1995.
Sakic hung up his skates in July, ending his standout 20-year
career.
Foote, 38, is an aggressive defenseman who is known for his big
hits. He helped the Avalanche to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and
2001.
Entering his 18th season, Foote has skated in 1,040 career games,
tallying 66 goals and 225 assists.
Forwards Milan Hejduk and Paul Stastny were named assistant
captains.
The Avalanche is coming off a season in which it finished last in
the Western Conference for the first time since the franchise ...