The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings officially announced their leadership group for the season. 

Returning as captain of the team is Dante Ballarin. Originally from Burnaby, BC, Ballarin is entering his third campaign with the Wings. The 01-born forward has played 47 games with the Red Wings and has 15 points, including seven goals.  

The alternate captains this year are Shayde Peterson, Braden Birnie and Ian Maier. 

Peterson is originally from Assiniboia and is also coming into his third season with the Wings. The 01-born forward has played in 54 SJHL games and has 10 goals and eight assists over that time. 

A native of Weyburn, Birnie has played 61 games with the Red Wings, including one game as an AP call-up as a 16-year-old. The 01-born forward has 10 goals and 19 assists in his 16 games with the Red Wings. 

Entering his second season with the Wings, Maier is an 02-born defenseman from Lethbridge. He played in five games with the Wings last season before the campaign was called off. In those games, he notched two assists.  

The Red Wings will be opening the season on Thursday when they travel to Yorkton to take on the Terriers. You will be able to catch all the action in Tuesday’s game on Red Wing Radio, BIG106.