ST. LOUIS -- Alex Pietrangelo was named captain of the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.
"Humbling is a good word," the defenseman said. "I'm excited, I'm nervous, I think every emotion you can come up with. There's a lot of guys that have really worn the 'C' and this group of guys that have worn the 'C' have carried themselves in a way that I want to carry myself.
"I'm extremely honored to be able to be the 21st captain of the Blues. I don't take the honor lightly and I will do everything I can to represent the organization, and especially my teammates, in the best way possible. I'm also extremely excited to carry on a great tradition. I've only known the St. Louis Blues organization and I'm extremely thankful they have given me the opportunity."
Alex Pietrangelo named Blues captain
Defenseman was alternate for St. Louis last season

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