Letters on Hockey Jerseys

I figure this question will get answer in 1 post, but does anyone know what the A on the left, front shoulder of some hockey jerseys stand for? I know that the C stands for captain, but I cannot figure out the A.

As you might have guessed I am kinda new to hockey, but damn it ROCKS!


-Jesus Saves
He passes to Mike Modano. THEY SCORE!!!

Assistant Captain. Your prophecy is fulfilled.


Dopeler effect:
The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.

Thanks. I felt stupid posting, but I just could not figure it out.

Thanks again.


-Jesus Saves
He passes to Mike Modano. THEY SCORE!!!

I really do hate to pick nits, but I’d hate for you guys to go around with the wrong information. The ‘A’ stands for alternate and not assistant. This link will take you to the aplicable rule in the NHL rule book… http://www.afn.org/~afn56636/rules/rulebook/rulefram.htm

I stand corrected. Thank you, Adam.


Dopeler effect:
The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.

Just a bit of follow-up. The captains and alternates are the only ones allowed to discuss rule disagreements and other controversies with the referree.

A team is allowed one C and two As, but may elect for three As and no C should the C be injured (this happens occasionally).