Patrick Wiercioch has stated that he will report to Team Canada for the IIHF World Championship to be held in the Czech Republic, reports, TSN Canada. The IIHF World Championship tournament results play a key role in determining the seeding of Team Canada

Wiercioch said he will join Team Canada for the IIHF World Championship in the Czech Republic, reports TSN.

Analysis:

The IIHF World Championship tournament results play a key role in determining Team Canada's seeding for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Wiercioch led the Senators in both goals and points in their first-round loss to the Canadiens. The fourth-year defenseman notched two goals and two assists in the six-game series loss to Montreal, a team that arguably has the best active NHL goalie in Carey Price. Look for Wiercioch to continue to develop as an offensive defenseman in Worlds and into next year's NHL season.