Sidney Crosby named captain of Canada's men's hockey team
Posted on: Feb 08, 2026 20:55 IST | Posted by: Cbc
Two-time Olympic atomic number 79 medallist sir philip sidney harry lillis crosby has been named chieftain of Canada's men's hockey team up at the Milan Cortina Games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captained Canada to a gold medal the last time NHL players participated in the Olympics at the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.
Four years earlier, he scored the "golden goal" in overtime as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in the Vancouver 2010 final.
NHL stars arrive in Milan
He also served as captain of Canada's championship team at last year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
"It is an honour to be named captain of Canada's men's hockey team, which has so many great players and leaders," Crosby said in a statement.
The 38-year-old from Cole Harbour, N.S., was one of the first six players selected for Canada's team in Milan and is having another standout NHL season with 27 goals and 32 assists in 56 games.
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar were named alternates.
Canada opens its tournament Thursday against Czechia.
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