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Sharks Prospect Named NCAA Team Captain

While all eyes in San Jose were focused on Macklin Celebrini being named the new captain of the San Jose Sharks, a Sharks prospect earned a major leadership role of his own a couple of weeks ago at the collegiate…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:25 PM
Sharks Prospect Named NCAA Team Captain
Key Things to Know
  • Sharks prospect Reese Laubach was named a co-captain for Penn State alongside fellow senior Dane Dowiak.
  • Laubach was drafted 217th overall by his hometown San Jose Sharks in the 2022 NHL Draft.
  • The senior forward recorded 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points in 37 games last season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Jose Sharks prospect Reese Laubach has been named one of Penn State University's two captains for the 2026-27 NCAA hockey season. Laubach will share captaincy duties with fellow senior Dane Dowiak as the Nittany Lions prepare to open their upcoming campaign on October 9 against the University of Connecticut.

A San Jose native, Laubach was selected 217th overall by the Sharks in the 2022 NHL Draft. He enters a crucial senior collegiate season, having posted 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points in 37 games last season ahead of his NHL draft rights expiring next summer.

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