# Cowichan Valley Capitals team updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cowichan-valley-capitals-team-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-12T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Cowichan Valley Capitals have established their leadership structure for the 2026-27 season, naming forward Slade Firkus as captain. He is supported by alternate captains Andrew Cowgill and Carter Dekay.

In addition to leadership announcements, the team completed roster trades involving the Surrey Eagles. The Capitals acquired veteran Kole Keen and forward Gleb Somenko in exchange for rookies Loik Leduc and Ludovic Gauvin. Head coach Cam Keith described Keen’s return as a “significant addition” to the squad, noting his work ethic and community involvement.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Cowichan Valley Capitals announce 2026-27 leadership and roster trades

The Cowichan Valley Capitals have named Slade Firkus captain for the 2026-27 season and announced the acquisition of Kole Keen and Gleb Somenko from the Surrey Eagles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cowichan-valley-capitals-announce-2026-27-leadership-and-roster-trades

### 2026-09-28: Lake Cowichan Kraken announce 2026-27 leadership group

The Lake Cowichan Kraken have named Colby Jeffries as captain for the 2026-27 season, supported by assistant captains Jaxon Woodward, Colten Palmer, and Thomas Harrow.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lake-cowichan-kraken-announce-2026-27-leadership-group

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