Head coach Dave Smith announced the 2010-11 captains that will lead the Canisius College hockey program next season. Phil Rauch will serve as the team captain during his senior season, while Cory Conacher and Scott Moser are the assistant captains.

"To be recognized as a captain of our program is a great honor for these student-athletes," Smith said. "I believe that Phil, Cory and Scott will do an excellent job of carrying the message of our past captains, while bringing a different dynamic for the future."

Rauch has appeared in 94 career games as a Griff, including 36 during the 2009-10 campaign. The defender from Lambertville, Mich. has totaled five career points, registering four assists last year.

The Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year last season, Conacher set school records with 53 points and 33 assists to go along with 20 goals as a junior. He ranked second nationally with 1.51 points per game and was the only player in the country to rank in the top 15 in both goals and assists per game. During his three-year career, Conacher has totaled 105 points, 39 goals and 66 assists.

Moser, a rising junior, played in all 37 games last season, recording 20 points, four goals and 16 assists. The Tonawanda, N.Y. native, who was named the team's Most Improved Player following the season, has appeared in 59 career contests and has registered 28 career points on seven goals and 21 assists.

Canisius returns 19 letterwinners from the 2009-10 season that advanced to the Atlantic Hockey Semifinals for the first time in six years.