Quinton Burns returns to junior with a new letter on his jersey
Quinton Burns returns to junior with a new letter on his jersey
Quinton Burns was sent back to his junior team, the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL, after attending the St. Louis Blues training camp and was honored.
The Kingston Frontenacs announced their leadership group ahead of their season opener against the Peterborough Petes tonight. Among them is Quinton Burns, the Blues' 2023 third-rounder, who has been named the team's new captain.
“It is a huge honor to be named captain of the Kingston Frontenacs. I take a lot of pride in being a leader and I will do my best to help this team to a great season," said Burns.
Burns, entering his fourth year with the Frontenacs, has played 154 OHL games. As one of the most experienced defensemen alongside assistant captain Cal Uens, they are tasked with leading the team beyond last season's first-round exit.
Kingston Head Coach Troy Mann had a lot of praise for his new captain:
“Burnsie lives and dies for the Frontenacs and those are the type of players that we want in the organization. He buys into what we are selling here. I love his compete and his passion, not only for the game, but for the jersey and the logo. Ultimately, we are trying to win, and I think you can win with a guy like Burnsie.”
Since Burns signed his entry-level contract with St. Louis in August, this will be his last season in junior, as he will turn pro beginning in the 2025-26 season.
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