These names will make your head spin. Canada brings largest stars to World Cup | Sports activities.sk

On Friday, Canada introduced the primary six hockey gamers nominated for subsequent yr’s World Cup (February 12-20 in Montreal and Boston).

The “Maple Leafs” are relying on Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh), the three-time winner of the Stanley Cup or probably the most helpful participant within the common season of the NHL final season, Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado).

Crosby and MacKinnon are joined by Connor McDavid (Edmonton), Brad Marchand (Boston) and Brayden Level (Tampa Bay) within the offensive line. Colorado’s Cale Makar is the one defenseman within the prime six.

The remainder of the roster, which is able to characteristic 23 NHL gamers, together with three goaltenders, can be introduced later this yr, nhl.com mentioned.

The World Cup, generally known as the 4 Nations Championship, can be held with the participation of Canada, the USA, Finland and Sweden.