PRAGUE — The Rockford IceHogs announced their leadership group for the 2019-20 season, and two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg has been named team captain. Coach Derek King also revealed that forwards Matthew Highmore, Jacob Nilsson and Tyler Sikura will serve as the alternates.
And in true Versteeg fashion, he couldn't help but use part of that moment to take a not-so-subtle jab at his former Chicago teammate.
"It's about time the state of Illinois got a real captain," a smiling Versteeg told reporters, poking fun at Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. "No digs at anyone in particular.