Captain (ice Hockey)

Captain (ice Hockey)

In ice hockey, the captain is the player designated by his or her team as the only person authorized to speak with the game officials regarding rule interpretations when he or she is on the ice. At most levels of play, each team must designate one captain and a number of alternate captains (usually two) who speak to the officials when the captain is on the bench. The captain wears a "C" on his or her jersey, while the alternate captains wear an "A".

Officially the captain has no other responsibility or authority, though depending on the league or individual team, he or she may have various informal duties, such as participation in pre-game ceremonies or other events outside of the game. As with most team sports that designate captains, the captain is usually a well-respected player and a de facto team leader.