Player of the Week: Ryan Getzlaf

The Anaheim Ducks have named Ryan Getzlaf as their new captain for the 2010-2011 season after being voted in by his teammates. A nice way to start the new season, especially after a disappointing lack of playoff appearance the season before. Luckily, he has his Olympic gold medal to console him for that. Oh right, and his Stanley Cup ring from 2007. We think he's doing okay.

And just in case that's not enough, he has his bestie Corey Perry

Despite them being besties, they must get sick of each other sometimes. Guess they find a way to let off steam somehow..

(I think it's safe to say that Geztlaf wins that fight...)

All joking aside, he is quite the phenomenal hockey player and will hopefully just continue his past performance in his first season as captain. It must be tough to try and play hockey in a city where ice is found mainly in alcoholic beverages... I guess he finds a way to make do though...