EDMONTON, AB - Captain Connor.
Oilers Captain Connor McDavid was named the captain of Team Canada at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, the club
announced
on Monday.
"It's so special," sad McDavid to Bob Stauffer on Oilers NOW this afternoon. "I'm very proud to be able to represent my country and to wear the 'C'. It definitely means a lot to me but I don't take it for granted, there's so many guys on this team that could be wearing it."
Ryan O'Reilly and Brayden Schenn will serve as alternate captains.
Tweet from @HC_Men: #NEWS | Connor McDavid will captain #TeamCanada at #IIHFWorlds; Brayden Schenn and Ryan OReilly serving as alternates. https://t.co/WOtM196fDz pic.twitter.com/QwWahD92Dj
"We have a mix of youth and veterans on our team, and the three players chosen to wear a letter know what it takes to be successful in international competition and that will help us be successful in our ultimate goal," said head coach Bill Peters.
WORLDS: McDavid named Team Canada captain
Oilers Captain to wear the 'C' for Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship
