Flyers Next Captain Named

Well, the long awaited announcement was made today. Mike Richards was named the 17th Captain in the history of the Flyers Franchise. For some, selecting Richards seemed like a no-brainer. In his first three years in the NHL he has shown the poise of a veteran. Last year he led the team in points, was tied for second in the league for shorthanded goals, and was previously captain of his junior team, the Kitchener Rangers. He also signed a 12 year contract with the team, which means the team has every intention of keeping him around for a while.