The Utah Hockey Club has chosen forward Clayton Keller as its first captain in franchise history.
The team made the official announcement Friday morning on social media. The Coyotes did not name a captain in each of their previous three seasons.
Keller, 26, had 33 goals and 43 assists for 76 points in 78 games last season with the Arizona Coyotes, his eighth with the organization.
“As a leader, Clayton exemplifies the values of our organization and the identity we want to build for our franchise here in Utah. Indeed, we are proud to name him the first captain in the history of Utah Hockey Club,” said president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong in a news release. “On the ice, he leads by example as one of the game’s premier players. Off the ice, he earns the respect of his peers, coaches, and our training staff every day through his relentless desire to get the most out of himself and his teammates. He is ready for the responsibility and will be an…
