"The New York Islanders named defenseman Mark Streit the team's 13th captain.

Streit, a native of Bern, Switzerland, is the first Swiss-born player to captain an NHL franchise. He replaces Doug Weight, who retired in May.

"It's truly an honor to be named the captain of such a historic franchise with a rich history," Streit said. "To follow in the footsteps of so many legendary leaders that represented the Islanders is a role I am excited to fill. It is a privilege to be considered one of the leaders of this team and I'm committed to taking this team to the next level.""