QUEBEC CITY (Sept. 8, 2016) – Team North America announced today ahead of its first pre-tournament game that Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid will serve as Team North America’s captain at the World Cup of Hockey 2016. Philadelphia Flyers forward Sean Couturier and Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad were named alternate captains.
“On a team full of future NHL captains, we have a strong leadership group on Team North America,” said Todd McLellan, Team North America Head Coach. “In particular, these three players — Connor, Sean and Aaron — have identified themselves in camp as key leaders for our team. They will be assisted by their teammates to ensure the full group is working together towards our goal of having success in the World Cup of Hockey.”
McDavid, 19, has recorded 16 goals and 48 points in 45 NHL games with the Oilers. The Richmond Hill, Ontario, native was drafted first overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and he was a finalist for the 2015-16 Calder Trophy.
Couturier, 23, has recorded 56 goals and 157 points in 350 NHL games with the Flyers. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Couturier has the most NHL games played on Team North America’s roster.
Ekblad, 20, has recorded 27 goals and 75 points in 159 career NHL games with the Panthers. The Windsor, Ontario, native won the 2014-15 Calder Trophy after he was drafted first overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
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