Hockey Canada names leadership group for 2022 World Championship

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Cooper Godin
May 12, 2022 (11:40)

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On Thursday, Hockey Canada named its leadership group for the 2022 IIHF World Hockey Championship, which begins tomorrow in Helsinki and Tampere (Finland).

Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot, who will be at his third World Championship, has been named captain for Canada.

Winnipeg Jets forwards Pierre-Luc Dubois and Adam Lowry, Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson and New Jersey Devils defenceman Damon Severson will serve as rotating alternate captains throughout the tournament.

"It is always special to be able to wear the Maple Leaf, and it is a true honour to be named captain for the world championship," Chabot said. "Josh, Pierre-Luc, Adam and Damon are great leaders and players, and I look forward to serving on the leadership group with them. Our entire team is excited to play for Canada, and we will represent the country with pride as we look to defend last year's gold medal."

Canada will open their tournament schedule tomorrow at 1:20 p.m. ET against Germany.

Meet the captains for 🇨🇦's National Men's Team!

C: Thomas Chabot (@HockeyQuebec)
A: Josh Anderson (@OHFHockey)
A: Pierre-Luc Dubois (@HockeyQuebec)
A: Adam Lowry (@HockeyAlberta)
A: Damon Severson (@HockeySask)#IIHFWorlds | @IIHFHockey Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) May 12, 2022

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