Leadership role fits Regina Pats

Captain Brandon Davidson to the letter

October 11, 2011

Brandon Davidson understands the difference, knowing full well that the Regina Pats need more than a guy with a letter on his jersey.

By: Greg Harder - Leader Post - Full Story

REGINA, Sask. - Some players wear the ‘C’ and others become captains.

Brandon Davidson understands the difference, knowing full well that the Regina Pats need more than a guy with a letter on his jersey. They need a captain who graciously accepts the badge of honour, embracing the privileges of the title as well as the burden that goes with it.

“I’ve always wanted that,” offered the 20-year-old defenceman. “I knew it wasn’t given to an individual, it’s earned. I feel privileged and honoured, but there is that responsibility being captain. I think I have the (right) qualities as a person and that translates into hockey as well. You have to be a character person. Some people have it, some people don’t.”

Since his arrival two years ago, Davidson has often expressed his desire to be a leader for the Pats. With maturity, he came to understand that it’s about more than just words, it’s about actions and hard work.