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Crosby Named Captain for Canada’s Olympic Hockey Team

2/8/2026

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Sidney Crosby has been named captain of Canada's men's hockey team for the Milan Cortina Games, announced by the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Connor McDavid and Cale Makar will serve as alternate captains, making their Olympic debuts after the NHL's absence from the last two Games.
The trio were key in Canada's victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off last year.
Canada will begin its tournament against Czechia on Thursday.

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Sidney Crosby has been named captain of Canada's men's hockey team for the Milan Cortina Games, announced by the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Connor McDavid and Cale Makar will serve as alternate captains, making their Olympic debuts after the NHL's absence from the last two Games.
The trio were key in Canada's victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off last year.
Canada will begin its tournament against Czechia on Thursday.