Team USA names York captain, Caufield, Turcotte as alternates

Team USA named defenseman Cam York its captain for this year's world juniors tournament, it announced Thursday.

Forwards Cole Caufield and Alex Turcotte will serve as the team's alternates. All three players were on last year's roster.

"I'm humbled by the guys naming me captain," York said. "This is a huge honor, and I'm excited for what this team can do. I think this is not just a really talented team, but it's a great group of guys who really care about one another and have come together well as a team."

All three players were taken in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft. The Philadelphia Flyers selected York at No. 14, the Montreal Canadiens snagged Caufield at No. 15, and the Los Angeles Kings got Turcotte at No. 5.

The Americans are set to kick off the preliminary round on Dec. 25 against Russia.