outside influences
Gophers hockey captain jobs have been mostly reserved for Minnesota natives. Occasionally, an out-of-state transplant earns the leadership role:
SeasonCaptainHometown
2013-14Nate CondonWausau, Wis.
2003-04Grant PotulnyGrand Forks, N.D.
2002-03Grant PotulnyGrand Forks, N.D.
1972-73Jim GambucciGrand Forks, N.D.
1962-63Lou NanneSault Ste. Marie, Ontario
1959-60Jerry MelnychukFort Frances, Ontario
1957-58Robert (Mike) PearsonFort Frances, Ontario
1947-48James FrickWinnipeg
1946-47John O'BrienWinnipeg
1938-39Kenneth AndersonKenora, Ontario
Note: Before 1938-39, hometowns of the captains were unavailable.
Source: Gophers hockey sports information staff.