Crosby to captain Canada; Hamhuis, Spezza to serve as alternates at World Championship
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Captain Canada will be at it again.
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will captain Canada at the World Championship. Crosby will be put in a familiar position, having served as captain for Canada's gold medal-winning Olympic team in 2014.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis and Dallas Stars forward Jason Spezza will serve as the team's alternate captains.
Canada opens the tournament Friday against Latvia.