Wednesday, September 7, 2016

US names Pavelski captain for World Cup of Hockey (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this May 27, 2016 file photo, San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski skates during an NHL hockey practice in San Jose, Calif. The San Jose Sharks center, coming off a trip to the Stanley Cup finals, has had the shortest of summers. Pavelski along with the best hockey players in the world will be reporting to World Cup camps on Monday, Sept. 5,. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The United States has named Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks as its captain for the World Cup of Hockey. Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks and Ryan Suter of the Minnesota Wild were named as alternate captains for the tournament, which begins Sept. 17 in Toronto. David Backes of the Boston Bruins, Ryan Kesler of the Anaheim Ducks, Ryan McDonagh of the New York Rangers and Zach Parise of the Wild will also be part of coach John Tortorella's leadership group.


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