List of current AHL captains and alternate captains explained

The American Hockey League (AHL) is a professional ice hockey league composed of 32 teams, founded in 1936. Each team may select a captain, who has the "privilege of discussing with the referee any questions relating to interpretation of rules which may arise during the progress of a game."[1] Each team is also permitted to select alternate captains, who serve when the captain is not on the ice. Captains are required to wear the letter "C" on their uniform for identification while alternate captains wear the letter "A"; both letters are 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height.

Rule 6.2 of the 2024–25 Official AHL Rulebook indicates that "[only] when the captain is not in uniform, the coach shall have the right to designate three alternate captains. This must be done prior to the start of the game." Many AHL teams with a named captain select more than two alternate captains and rotate the "A"s among these players throughout the season.

Goaltenders are not permitted to serve as captains during games. This rule follows that which was instituted in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1948 after teams complained that it took Montreal Canadiens goaltender Bill Durnan too long to skate to talk with the officials and back to his crease.[2] As a result, no goalie has ever served as captain of an AHL team.

Key

Spent entire AHL career with team

Position abbreviations
AbbreviationDefinition
CCentre
LWLeft wing
RWRight wing
DDefenceman

Captains

Thirty-one of the thirty-two AHL teams currently have a captain. The sole team without a captain is the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Of the thirty-one captains, three of them have been with their team for their entire career. The longest-tenured captain in the league is Zac Dalpe of the Charlotte Checkers, who has served in that role since October 14, 2021.

TeamCaptainSincePos
Abbotsford CanucksChase Wouters2022–23[3] C/LW
Bakersfield CondorsSeth Griffith2024–25[4] C/RW
Belleville SenatorsGarrett Pilon2024–25[5] C
Bridgeport IslandersCole Bardreau2024–25[6] C
Calgary WranglersClark Bishop2024–25[7] C
Charlotte CheckersZac Dalpe2021–22[8] C
Chicago WolvesJosiah Slavin2024–25[9] LW
Cleveland MonstersStefan Matteau2024–25[10] LW
Coachella Valley FirebirdsMax McCormick2022–23[11] LW
Colorado EaglesJayson Megna2024–25[12] C
Grand Rapids GriffinsJosiah Didier2023–24[13] D
Hartford Wolf PackCasey Fitzgerald2024–25[14] D
Henderson Silver KnightsJake Bischoff2023–24[15] D
Hershey BearsAaron Ness2024–25[16] D
Iowa WildCameron Crotty2024–25[17] D
Laval RocketLucas Condotta2024–25[18] LW
Lehigh Valley PhantomsGarrett Wilson2023–24[19] LW/RW
Manitoba MooseDominic Toninato2024–25[20] C
Milwaukee AdmiralsKevin Gravel2023–24[21] D
Ontario ReignJoe Hicketts2024–25[22] D
Providence BruinsPatrick Brown2024–25[23] C
Rochester AmericansMason Jobst2024–25[24] LW
Rockford IceHogsBrett Seney2024–25[25] C
San Diego GullsRyan Carpenter2024–25[26] C
San Jose BarracudaJimmy Schuldt2024–25[27] D
Springfield ThunderbirdsMatthew Peca2023–24[28] C
Syracuse CrunchGabriel Dumont2021–22[29] C
Texas StarsCurtis McKenzie2021–22[30] LW
Toronto MarliesLogan Shaw2022–23[31] RW
Tucson RoadrunnersAustin Poganski2024–25[32] RW
Utica CometsRyan Schmelzer2021–22[33] C
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsVacant2024–25—

Alternate captains

All thirty-two AHL teams have named at least the regulation two alternate captains. Of the ninety-six alternate captains, thirty-one of them have been with their team for their entire career. Teams that have named more than the regulation two alternate captains (or three in the case of teams without a captain) are required to rotate the two (or three) "A"s between those players by methods of their choosing. The current longest-tenured alternate captain in the league is Daniel Walcott of the Syracuse Crunch, who has served in that role since 2017.

TeamAlternate Captain(s)SincePos
Abbotsford CanucksMax Sasson2024–25C
John Stevens2021–22C
Jett Woo2024–25D
Bakersfield CondorsDrake Caggiula2022–23LW
James Hamblin2022–23C
Phil Kemp2022–23D
Belleville SenatorsJérémy Davies2024–25D
Max Guenette2024–25D
Zack Ostapchuk2024–25C
Donovan Sebrango2024–25D
Bridgeport IslandersGrant Hutton2024–25D
Brian Pinho2024–25C
Tyce Thompson2024–25C
Calgary WranglersAlex Gallant2022–23LW
Dryden Hunt2024–25LW
Jakob Pelletier2024–25LW
Jarred Tinordi2024–25D
Charlotte CheckersRasmus Asplund2024–25C
Matt Kiersted2024–25D
Chicago WolvesJuha Jääskä2024–25LW
Ronan Seeley2024–25D
Nick Swaney2024–25RW
Cleveland MonstersCole Clayton2024–25D
Trey Fix-Wolansky2024–25RW
Owen Sillinger2024–25C/LW
Coachella Valley FirebirdsCale Fleury2024–25D
John Hayden2024–25C
Gustav Olofsson2022–23D
Colorado EaglesKeaton Middleton2022–23D
T. J. Tynan2024–25C
Grand Rapids GriffinsBrogan Rafferty2023–24D
Dominik Shine2023–24RW
Hartford Wolf PackAlex Belzile2023–24RW
Anton Blidh2024–25LW
Henderson Silver KnightsDysin Mayo2024–25D
Mason Morelli2024–25C
Hershey BearsBrad Hunt2024–25D
Riley Sutter2024–25C
Mike Vecchione2022–23C
Iowa WildTravis Boyd2024–25C
Brendan Gaunce2024–25C
Daemon Hunt2024–25D
Devin Shore2024–25C
Laval RocketBrandon Gignac2024–25C
Tyler Wotherspoon2024–25D
Lehigh Valley PhantomsJon-Randall Avon2024–25C
Louie Belpedio2022–23D
Adam Ginning2024–25D
Manitoba MooseAshton Sautner2023–24D
Mason Shaw2024–25C
Milwaukee AdmiralsMarc Del Gaizo2024–25D
Vinnie Hinostroza2024–25C
Cal O'Reilly2023–24C
Ontario ReignCharles Hudon2024–25LW
Jeff Malott2024–25LW
Providence BruinsMichael Callahan2023–24D
Vinni Lettieri2024–25C
Jordan Oesterle2024–25D
Billy Sweezey2024–25D
Rochester AmericansJosh Dunne2024–25C
Zach Metsa2024–25D
Brett Murray2023–24LW
Ethan Prow2021–22D
Rockford IceHogsCole Guttman2024–25C
Isaak Phillips2023–24D
San Diego GullsDillon Heatherington2024–25D
Roland McKeown2024–25D
San Jose BarracudaLucas Carlsson2024–25D
Andrew Poturalski2024–25C
Scott Sabourin2023–24RW
Colin White2024–25C
Springfield ThunderbirdsHugh McGing2023–24C
Tyler Tucker2021–22D
Nathan Walker2021–22C
Syracuse CrunchDeclan Carlile2024–25D
Max Crozier2024–25D
Gabe Fortier2023–24LW
Steven Santini2024–25D
Daniel Walcott2017–18LW/D
Texas StarsKyle Capobianco2024–25D
Cameron Hughes2024–25C
Alexander Petrovic2021–22D
Toronto MarliesJoseph Blandisi2023–24C
Kyle Clifford2023–24LW
Marshall Rifai2024–25D
Tucson RoadrunnersAndrew Agozzino2024–25LW
Travis Barron2024–25LW/RW
Kevin Connauton2024–25D
Ben McCartney2023–24LW
Utica CometsJoe Gambardella2021–22C/LW
Nick DeSimone2024–25D
Colton White2024–25D
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsJonathan Gruden2023–24C
Mac Hollowell2024–25D
Jimmy Huntington2024–25C
Dan Renouf2024–25D

References

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  2. Web site: October 5, 2008 . Luongo sports captain's 'C' on goalie mask . February 14, 2009 . Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  3. Web site: Chase Wouters named first captain in Abbotsford Canucks history . 2022-10-14 . CanucksArmy . en.
  4. Web site: GRIFFITH NAMED CAPTAIN OF THE CONDORS – BakersfieldCondors.com . 2024-11-27 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Foot . David . 2024-10-08 . Belleville Sens name Garrett Pilon sixth captain in franchise history and announce 2024-25 leadership . 2024-10-09 . Belleville Sens . en-US.
  6. Web site: Page . Matthew . 2024-10-12 . Bridgeport Islanders Name Forward Cole Bardreau Captain Ahead of Season Opener . 2024-10-13 . The Hockey News New York Islanders News, Analysis and More . en.
  7. Web site: Pollock . Riley . 2024-11-05 . Wranglers Announce Leadership Group For 2024-25 Season . 2024-11-06 . Calgary Wranglers . en-US.
  8. Web site: Elite Prospects – Team Captains of Charlotte Checkers . 2022-07-26 . www.eliteprospects.com.
  9. Web site: Elite Prospects - Team Captains of Chicago Wolves . 2024-10-27 . www.eliteprospects.com.
  10. Web site: Monsters . Cleveland . Monsters announce 2024-25 leadership group Cleveland Monsters . 2024-10-13 . www.clevelandmonsters.com . en.
  11. Web site: Arredondo . Bailey . 2022-10-16 . Firebirds win first ever game over Calgary, assign team captains and roster spots . 2022-10-20 . KESQ . en-US.
  12. 5.6K views · 203 reactions Jayson Megna Returns The secret’s out…Jayson Megna is your captain for the 2024-25 season! #EaglesCountry By Colorado Eagles Facebook . en . 2024-10-09 . www.facebook.com.
  13. Web site: Kuehl . Tyler . 2023-10-27 . Griffins name Josiah Didier as 18th captain in franchise history . 2023-10-29 . mlive . en.
  14. Web site: 2024-11-06 . New York Rangers AHL affiliate team has officially revealed who will be the 15th captain of the Wolf Pack . 2024-11-11 . NYRangersInsider . en.
  15. Web site: Jake Bischoff Named Captain of Silver Knights . Henderson Silver Knights . October 12, 2023 . October 17, 2023.
  16. Web site: Hershey Bears Name Aaron Ness Captain . October 23, 2024 . October 23, 2024 .
  17. Web site: Wild . Iowa . IOWA WILD NAMES CAPTAINS FOR 2024-25 SEASON Iowa Wild . 2024-11-02 . www.iowawild.com . en.
  18. Web site: 2024-10-11 . Lucas Condotta named captain of the Laval Rocket – Rocket Laval . 2024-10-12 . en-US.
  19. Web site: Rotruck . Bob . 2023-10-13 . Garrett Wilson Named Phantoms Captain . 2023-10-18 . Lehigh Valley Phantoms . en-US.
  20. Web site: Moose Name Dominic Toninato Team Captain . 2024-11-28 . Manitoba Moose . en-US.
  21. Web site: 2023-10-14 . Gravel Named Admirals Captain . 2023-10-17 . OurSports Central . en.
  22. Web site: Joe Hicketts Named Captain of the Ontario Reign . 2024-10-12 . Ontario Reign . en.
  23. Web site: Bruins . Providence . PROVIDENCE BRUINS NAME PATRICK BROWN 27TH CAPTAIN IN TEAM HISTORY Providence Bruins . 2024-10-17 . www.providencebruins.com . en.
  24. Web site: Americans . Rochester . AMERKS ANNOUNCE 2024-25 LEADERSHIP GROUP Rochester Americans . 2024-10-12 . www.amerks.com . en.
  25. Web site: Brett Seney Named IceHogs Team Captain . 2024-10-13 . Rockford IceHogs . en.
  26. Web site: Carter . Ivan . 2024-10-19 . Gulls rally late, but fall to Coachella Valley in home opener . 2024-10-19 . San Diego Union-Tribune . en-US.
  27. Web site: Instagram . 2024-11-25 . www.instagram.com.
  28. Web site: Rooney . Brendan . 2023-10-15 . Springfield Thunderbirds drop home opener to Hartford . 2023-10-19 . masslive . en.
  29. Web site: Elite Prospects – Team Captains of Syracuse Crunch . 2022-07-26 . www.eliteprospects.com.
  30. Web site: Stars Name Curtis McKenzie Captain, Alex Petrovic and Andreas Borgman as Alternate Captains . 2023-01-16 . oursportscentral.com.
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  32. Web site: Clemens . Chase . 2024-10-11 . AUSTIN POGANSKI NAMED ROADRUNNERS CAPTAIN . 2024-10-12 . TucsonRoadrunners.com . en-US.
  33. Web site: Elite Prospects – Team Captains of Utica Comets . 2022-07-26 . www.eliteprospects.com.

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