Isaac Fecteau is the new captain of the Trail Smoke Eaters.
The 20-year-old defenseman led by example during the 2024-25 season.
In addition to being a vocal and positive influence in the dressing room, Fecteau was a warrior on the ice as one of the team leaders in shots blocked and a furious force in the defensive zone. The native of Trois-Rivières, Quebec had two goals and 13 assists last season.
Fecteau’s frequent defense partner last season is one of the assistant captains.
Drew Anastasio made an immediate impact last season as a 19-year-old rookie and finished the regular season with eight goals and 10 assists. The product of West Simsbury, Connecticut is headed to Quinnipiac next season.
Another member of the leadership group had a breakout season in 2024-25.
Winger Christian Kim doubled his offensive output with 21 goals and 37 assists. His impressive season earned the California kid a scholarship to the Air Force.
Kim’s linemate, Zach Coutu will also wear an “A.”
Coutu, who hails from Edmonton, joined the Smokies midway through last season from Canmore of the AJHL, putting up four goals and 24 assists in 23 games. He landed a scholarship to the University of Alaska-Anchorage.
Dylan Lariviere rounds out the leadership group.
The six-foot-six all-purpose winger from Welland, Ontario, had 12 goals and 20 assists last season, while being a tenacious forechecker, prime penalty killer and a force in front of the opposition net. Dylan’s NCAA destination next season is R.P.I.
Coutu and Lariviere will alternate wearing the “A” between home and away games.
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