SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Lake Superior State (LSSU) hockey program has named Harrison Roy (Lakeville, Mass.) and Artyom Borshyov (Vitebsk, Belarus) as co-captains for the 2023-24 season, marking the first time that two Lakers have worn a C in the same season since Max Humitz and Collin Saccoman did so in 2019-20, as announced by Head Coach Damon Whitten on Tuesday. Dawson Tritt (Spokane, Wash.) and Grant Hindman (Oakland, Mich.) were named as assistant captains.

"Laker Hockey is excited to name Arty and Harry as Captains as well as Dawson and Grant as assistant captains," said Whitten. "This group looks to do everything the right way on and off the ice, and they bring a great work ethic and intensity to our daily routines."

Senior forward Harrison Roy, who transferred to LSSU after spending his freshman season at Boston College, has produced 35 points (19G, 16A) in his two seasons in a Laker uniform. He led the team in goals last season with 12, and his seven power-play goals ranked second in the CCHA. He also came away with one of the most memorable goals of the 2022-23 season when he slotted home the game-winner with 13 seconds remaining in regulation in a Jan. 28 victory over Bemidji State. 

Senior defenseman Artyom Borshyov appeared in 33 games for the Lakers last season, and he was able to score the first goal of his collegiate career with the game-winner at Northern Michigan on Feb. 3. His 23 blocked shots during CCHA play last season would also rank among the top-30 in the league.

Junior defenseman Grant Hindman played 34 games for the Lakers last season, posting the first two points of his collegiate career from the back line, including the first point of his collegiate career with an assist against UMass at the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off. His 36 blocks ranked him fourth among his teammates.

Junior forward Dawson Tritt appeared in 35 games for the Lakers last season, posting nine goals and eight assists for 17 points with two of his goals coming while he team was shorthanded against both Nebraska-Omaha and Northern Michigan. Tritt was also able to come away with the game-winning goal against Clarkson on Oct. 29, the third game-winner of his career, and he contributed in a major way to arguably the biggest win of the Lakers' 2022-23 season, notching three points in the in a 3-0 shutout victory over then No. 17 Michigan Tech on Dec. 16, 2022.

"This group provides a great example of both what it takes and what it means to be a Laker," Whitten said. "Our staff is looking forward to watching them lead this season and continue the proud tradition of Laker Hockey."