HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton Bulldogs Head Coach Don Lever announced today that forward Kyle Chipchura has been named the tenth Captain in franchise history.

Chipchura, 22, has played in nine games for the Bulldogs this season registering four points (one goal, three assists). He also competed in one game with the Montreal Canadiens this season. In 2007-2008, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound centre split the season between Montreal and Hamilton. Chipchura played in 36 games for the Canadiens recording 11 points (four goals, seven assists) and registered 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) in 39 games with the ‘Dogs. 

Montreal’s 1st round, 18th overall, selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft also won the Calder Cup with Hamilton in 2007, ranking third on the team in scoring with 13 points (six goals, seven assists) after playing in all 22 post-season games. Chipchura is also a former recipient of the Flamboro Downs Workhorse of the Year award (formerly the Pearson-Dunn Player of the Year award), winning the trophy for the 2006-2007 season.

The native of Westlock, Alberta, has played in a total of 136 regular season games for the Bulldogs registering 67 points (24 goals, 43 assists).

Ajay Baines was the last Bulldogs to dawn the ‘C” as he was captain of the club last season. The following is a list of former Bulldogs Captains:

1996-1997, 1997-1998 – Terran Sandwith
1998-1999 – Jeff Dawe
1999-2000 – Rob Murray
2000-2001 – Scott Ferguson / Alain Nasreddine
2001-2002 – Alain Nasreddine
2002-2003, 2003-2004 – Benoit Gratton
2004-2005 – Jason Ward
2005-2006 – Dan Smith

2006-2007 – None

2007-2008 – Ajay Baines

The Bulldogs look to continue their winning streak when they welcome the Houston Aeros to Copps Coliseum tonight for a 7:30 p.m. match-up. The Toronto Marlies visit Copps Coliseum for the first time this season on Saturday, November 8th for a 7:00 p.m. battle with the ‘Dogs. 2008-2009 Hamilton Bulldogs single-game and season tickets are now available!  For more information, call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.