US EditionSidney Crosby Named Captain of Team Canada’s Men’s Hockey Team
Sidney Crosby returns as captain for his second Olympic Games, with Connor McDavid and Cale Makar named alternate captains for Team Canada’s 2026 Winter Olympics.
- On Sunday, Team Canada officially named Sidney Crosby, Penguins captain, as captain for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
- This selection reflects Crosby's prior Olympic success, including gold medals in 2010 and 2014, and marks his second time as captain, underscoring his leadership credentials.
- Team Canada announced via social media that Connor McDavid and Cale Makar were named alternate captains alongside Crosby.
- Team Canada opens play Thursday at 10:40 a.m. against Czechia, with Crosby describing being named captain as an honour in the team's statement.
- Having led together at the 4 Nations Face-Off last year, Crosby, McDavid and Makar bring shared leadership experience to the team, which Canada won.
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