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Canisius Names Captains for 2009-10 Season
Canisius Names Captains for 2009-10 Season
Courtesy of Canisius Athletic Communications
Canisius College head coach Dave Smith announced the captains for
the 2009-10 season on Wednesday. Senior Peter MacDougall (Lumsden,
Saskatchewan) will serve as the team captain for the
second-straight season, while classmates Dave Cianfrini (Dundas,
Ontario) and Josh Heidinger (Buffalo, N.Y.) will be the
team’s assistant captains.
“I believe these three will do a terrific job of providing
leadership and helping us in reaching our goal of a conference
championship,” Smith said. “It is an honor for the
three individuals to be selected as a captain and to wear a letter
on our team.”
MacDougall, who is the fifth Griff to wear the “C” in
multiple seasons since moving to Division I, played in all 37 games
last season. He recorded a career-best 11 points on two goals and
nine assists. During his career, MacDougall has posted 19 points,
five goals and 14 assists. The senior has also earned the
team’s community outreach award in each of his three seasons
with the Griffs.
Cianfrini has appeared in 106 games during his career, totaling 30
points, seven goals and 23 assists. The defender recorded 14 points
during his junior campaign on one goal and 13 assists. His 13
helpers are tied for the third most by a Canisius defender in the
program’s Division I history. Cianfrini is also serving as a
SAAC officer for the second-consecutive season and is a three-time
Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team selection.
Heidinger will serve as the team’s assistant captain for the
second-straight season. The Buffalo native ranks among the best in
the program’s Division I history. He currently places fourth
with 93 career points and second with 67 career assists. During the
2006-07 season, Heidinger tied the program’s record with 26
assists. Last season, he ranked third on the team with 33 points,
scoring nine goals and adding 24 helpers.
The Griffs open the season at home on Friday against Ferris State.
Game time at the Buffalo State Sports Arena is set for 7:05 p.m.
