Welcome to the S50 WJC Captaincy Announcement for Team Alpine.
After last year's success at the WJC, we want to win the WJC again this year - even without the help of Germany. For this, we need to have a competent team of captains.
So without further ado, let's see who our captains are going to be.

The first Alternate Captain will be…



Daniel Bischoff
@dylanjj37

First off is Daniel Bischoff. Being such a leader in the locker room, we just couldn't pass on him being one of the two alternate captains. His leadership reflects on the ice as well. Working hard every shift, never taking his foot off the gas. When he's ending his shift, he's already ready to go out again. His will to give his best reflects on his teammates - which was also a huge factor on selecting him as an alternate captain.


The second Alternate Captain will be…



Ricky Bobby
@ImASurvivor

Speaking of leadership, let's get to our second guy, Ricky Bobby. Ricky would put his hand into fire for you. If one of our young guns forgot something, Ricky is always helping out. His will to help in every situation is a reason we picked him as our alternate captain. This willpower reflects on the ice as well, as he analyses every play and, if possible, gives feedback to his teammates. If you think his play would lose its quality because of that - you could never be more wrong. Ricky also learns from these situations, barely doing something wrong on the ice.


Leading the team as captain for Season 50's WJC will be...



FR Finn-Rhys
@FinnRhys

I don't think that's a surprise. Everyone playing for Team Alpine knows how much Finn is willing to do for this team. Never saw him not giving his all playing for the team. Always throwing his body in to block a shot if it's possible. Throwing hits to show the opponent who's the boss on the ice. Potting goals and dishing out passes to lead the team in scoring. These are just some things Finn is willing to do on a daily basis for the team. It's no surprise to us that he won both the Harvey Danger award for top defenseman in last year's WJC, but also the Brady McIntyre award for the tournament's MVP. He was - and still is - a force to be reckoned with every time he steps on the ice. Besides being a leader on the ice, he's simply the kindest, most down to earth guy off the ice. Never saw a more kind guy in my career in the locker room than him. As such, he's the perfect leader for this team, no matter which way you look at it.


We know we leave the team in good hands with these three leaders. We are very excited to start the run for the Gold medal as soon as possible.
Everything now being said, we just have to wait for the WJC to begin - and show off why we are the ones deserving the Gold. Let's get these back-to-back Golds - for Austria and Switzerland!

             

 


Levin Schattenaxt | RW | GFG | Switzerland | Peak TPE : 235
Height : 5" 10' | Weight : 171 lbs
Birthplace : Pratteln, SWI | Age : 17
Player Type : Counterattacking Forward | Jersey Number : #17


       

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Jannik Nordstern (Retired) | RD | EDM/SFP/LAP | NLB | Switzerland | Peak TPE : 652
Height : 6" 3' | Weight : 218 lbs
Birthplace : Basel, SWI | Age : 27
Player Type : Shutdown Defenseman | Jersey Number : #71



Markus Tegernako (Retired) | G | Minnesota Monarchs | LBL/NLB | Switzerland | Peak TPE : 2014
Height : 6' 1" | Weight : 200 lbs
Birthplace : Köniz, SWI | Age : 31
Player Type : Hybrid Goalie | Jersey Number : #42
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SMJHL Regular Season Career Statistics :
S49 | LBL | GP : 24 (14-8-1) | SV% : .896 | GAA : 3.02 | SO : 0
S50 | LBL | GP : 46 (23-19-2) | SV% : .885 | GAA : 2.83 | SO : 2
S51 | LBL | GP : 39 (18-17-4) | SV% : .885 | GAA : 2.76 | SO : 0
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SMJHL Playoffs Career Statistics :
S49 | LBL | GP : 11 (6-5-0) | SV% : .907 | GAA : 2.46 | SO : 2
S50 | LBL | GP : 5 (1-4-0) | SV% : .879 | GAA : 4.42 | SO : 0
S51 | LBL | GP : 6 (2-2-2) | SV% : .877 | GAA : 2.94 | SO : 0
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SHL Regular Season Career Statistics :
S51 | MIN | GP : 6 (1-3-1) | SV% : .881 | GAA : 3.92 | SO : 0
S52 | MIN | GP : 44 (18-21-5) | SV% : .910 | GAA : 2.86 | SO : 2
S53 | MIN | GP : 44 (11-29-4) | SV% : .915 | GAA : 3.39 | SO : 1
S54 | MIN | GP : 44 (12-30-2) | SV% : .916 | GAA : 4.13 | SO : 1
S55 | MIN | GP : 44 (11-33-0) | SV% : .925 | GAA : 3.67 | SO : 2
S56 | MIN | GP : 44 (14-28-2) | SV% : .910 | GAA : 3.30 | SO : 0
S57 | MIN | GP : 56 (20-31-3) | SV% : .914 | GAA : 3.17 | SO : 3
S58 | MIN | GP : 55 (20-28-6) | SV% : .917 | GAA : 3.09 | SO : 3
S59 | MIN | GP : 56 (27-25-2) | SV% : .921 | GAA : 3.10 | SO : 5
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IIHF Career Statistics :
S49 | SWI | GP : 3 (1-2-0) | SV% : .863 | GAA : 3.67 | SO : 0
S50 | SWI | GP : 2 (0-1-0) | SV% : .863 | GAA : 5.16 | SO : 0
S51 | SWI | GP : 3 (1-1-1) | SV% : .920 | GAA : 2.67 | SO : 0
S52 | SWI | GP : 5 (0-3-0) | SV% : .802 | GAA : 6.87 | SO : 0
S53 | SWI | GP : 4 (1-3-0) | SV% : .942 | GAA : 2.26 | SO : 1
S54 | SWI | GP : 3 (0-3-0) | SV% : .891 | GAA : 4.36 | SO : 0
S55 | SWI | GP : 2 (1-1-0) | SV% : .924 | GAA : 3.00 | SO : 0
S56 | SWI | GP : 12 (7-4-1) | SV% : .916 | GAA : 3.44 | SO : 0
S57 | SWI | GP : 7 (2-4-1) | SV% : .850 | GAA : 4.40 | SO : 1
S58 | SWI | GP : 7 (3-4-0) | SV% : .883 | GAA : 4.62 | SO : 0
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WJC Career Statistics :
S50 | ALP | GP : 6 (2-1-1) | SV% : .887 | GAA : 2.94 | SO : 0
S51 | DACH | GP : 10 (6-3-1) | SV% : 0.897 | GAA : 3.18 | SO : 1
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Notable Facts :
S49 : Nominated for the Tom Corcoran Trophy (Best Goalie) in the SMJHL
S49 : Received the Vyacheslav Onoprienko Trophy (Most Underrated Player) in the SMJHL
S50 : Drafted 22nd OA by the Minnesota Chiefs
S50 : Nominated for the Tom Corcoran Trophy (Best Goalie) in the SMJHL
S51 : Won Silver Medal with Switzerland (IIHF)
S51 : Won Bronze Medal with DACH (WJC)
S52 : Nominated for the Ryan Jesster Award (Rookie of the Year) in the SHL



Chrigel Tegernako - Chief Coziness Advisor - Newfoundland Berserkers (S58 - today)
Earlier Jobs :
Scout - Newfoundland Berserkers (S50 - S57)



Tanja Haller - Co-GM - Minnesota Monarchs (S56 - S61)
Other Jobs :
Head GM - Toronto North Stars (S62)
Scout/Coach - Minnesota Chiefs (S53 - S55)


Special thanks to @Carpy48, @Chevy, @Turd Ferguson, @fever95 and @enigmatic for the signatures!

Honored to have been named as an assistant captain, despite just moving here from the states. I will not disappoint the trust you have placed in me!

Ricky Bobby || Left Wing Sniper || Winnipeg Jets Prospect || 590 TPE
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Professional Career Statistics:
SMJHL Regular Season:
S49 | MTL | GP: 50 | G: 11 | A: 8 | P: 19 | +/-: +6 | MP: 593
S50 | CAR | GP: 50 | G: 22 | A: 19| P: 41| +/-: +21 | MP: 785
S51 | CAR | GP: 50 | G: 18 | A: 20 | P: 38 | +/-: +17 | MP: 793
SMJHL Playoffs:
S49 | MTL | GP: 17 | G: 4 | A: 4| P: 8 | +/-: -2 | MP: 264
S50 | CAR | GP: 18 | G: 8 | A: 12 | P: 20 | +/-: +10 | MP: 297
S51 | CAR | GP: 6 | G: 3 | A: 1 | P: 4 | +/-: 0 | MP: 109
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International Career Statistics:
World Junior Championships:
S49 | USA | GP: 15 | G: 3 | A: 1 | P: 4 | +/-: 0 | MP: 178
S50 | ALP | GP: 19 | G: 9 | A: 6 | P: 15 | +/-: 6 | MP: 379
IIHF World Championships:
S50 | SUI | GP: 12 | G: 1 | A: 1 | P: 2 | +/-: -6 | MP: 111
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Milestones:
S49 - Selected 37th Overall by the Montreal Militia
S49 - Won the Four Star Cup with the Montreal Militia
S50 - Selected 10th Overall by the Winnipeg Jets
S50 - Signed a 3 Season / 2.5M AAV ELC with the Jets
S50 - Sent Down to the Carolina Kraken
S50 - Transferred Internationally from USA to Switzerland
S50 - Won the Four Star Cup with the Carolina Kraken
S50 - Named Assistant Captain for Team Alpine WJC Squad
S50 - Awarded the Brodie Witzel Award for SMJHL Playoff MVP
S51 - Sent Down to the Carolina Kraken

   
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