Guelph Storm names its new captain

The Guelph Storm has chosen fourth-year forward Isaac Ratcliffe as its new captain.
Ratcliffe becomes the 28th captain in team history, replacing the graduated Garrett McFadden.
“Isaac is a terrific ambassador for our team in the community, and is the ideal person to lead our team in 2018-19,” said Storm coach/general manager George Burnett in a news release.
“His work habits on the ice and in the gym set an excellent example for everyone in our organization.  Through his hard work and dedication, he has emerged as one of the elite players in the Ontario Hockey League.”
In 180 games with the Storm, Ratcliffe has collected 135 points, highlighted by last season’s career-high 68 points in 67 games played.
His 41 goals in 2017-18 placed him among the league leaders in that category, and he received the Glad Mowat Award as the Storm’s Most Valuable Player.
“It is a huge honour to be named captain of the Storm," Ratcliffe said in the news release. "Being able to watch Garrett lead the way both on and off the ice has had a huge impact on me.  He showed up ready to work each day, he made sure everyone felt welcome, and always put everyone else before himself. He showed me what it took to be a leader and a role model."
The 19-year old London native was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and signed a three-year entry level contract with the Flyers last year.