Team Canada

Three former Capitals make Canadian Olympic team after IIHF accidentally posts roster day early

The IIHF confirmed in mid-January that players under NHL contract will not be permitted to play in the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. Due to that, nations have been scouring minor leagues and other professional leagues from around the world to fill their rosters.

Canada planned to announce their roster on January 25. But, Monday, the IIHF leaked it a day early.

Canada chose three former Capitals to its team.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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Tom Wilson confirms he’s on Canada’s long list for a possible spot in the Olympics

Tom Wilson being in contention for Team Canada at this year’s Winter Olympics has been rumored for some time now. We now know from the man himself that those rumors were true.

Wilson told NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti that he is undergoing IOC testing due to being on Canada’s long list of 55 players in contention for a roster spot at the 2022 Games.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago

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Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre and Vincent Iorio makes Team Canada’s World Junior selection camp

The Washington Capitals could end up having two prospects playing for Team Canada during the 2022 World Junior Championship this winter.

Wednesday, Canada announced that Capitals’ 2020 first-round pick, center Hendrix Lapierre, and 2021 second-round pick, defenseman Vincent Iorio, have made its World Junior selection camp.

Thirty-five players made the roster. The camp will begin on December 9 in Calgary.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Team Canada releases design of 2022 Olympic hockey jerseys

Hockey Canada was the first country to release new jerseys for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

The jerseys feature a redesigned maple leaf on the crest. The sweaters will come in three different colors: black, white, and red.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Tom Wilson appears to be on the long list for Canada’s Olympic team

Many NHL fans outside of DC area see Tom Wilson solely as an enforcer – a hockey player who sometimes crosses the line on big hits. But for fans inside the beltway, Wilson is one of the best power forwards in the NHL. The 2018 Stanley Cup champion is a first-line player on the Capitals and an effective and important player at even strength, the power play, and the penalty kill.

The Canadian National Team, led by general manager Doug Armstrong and head coach Jon Cooper, appear to see Wilson’s value too as the Toronto, Ontario-native may be on the country’s long list for the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Nicklas Backstrom not one of three Swedish players announced as first members of Olympic squad

Team Sweden has announced the first three members of the squad that they plan on taking to Beijing to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was surprisingly not one of those first three announced by Tre Kronor. The talented center is currently rehabbing a hip injury and has missed all of Training Camp and the preseason so far.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago

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Connor McMichael scores in Canada’s 5-0 rout over Russia

The Canadians are advancing to the gold-medal game of the 2021 World Junior Championship after defeating Team Russia 5-0 on Monday.

Capitals’ top prospect Connor McMichael scored Canada’s second goal of the game. It was his fourth of the tournament.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Connor McMichael scores, tallies assist in Canada’s 3-0 WJC win against the Czech Republic

Connor McMichael had another multi-point game in Canada’s 3-0 quarterfinal win against the Czech Republic.

McMichael authored the primary assist on Canada’s first goal of the game – a Dylan Cozens breakaway goal – and tallied the empty netter late in the third period to clinch the game for Canada.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Connor McMichael scores in Canada’s 10-0 drubbing of Switzerland

Just like Paw Patrol, Connor McMichael’s on a roll.

The Capitals’ top prospect scored his second goal of the 2021 World Junior Championship in Canada’s 10-0 blowout of Switzerland, Tuesday. McMichael also chipped in an assist on a Dylan Cozen’s goal for his second multiple-point outing of the tourney.

McMichael has five points in three games after scoring seven in all of last year’s tournament.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Connor McMichael tries trick shot in World Junior Championship game

Not only is Connor McMichael good at hockey, but he’s also a fancypants.

A day after scoring a goal and tallying three points against Germany, the Capitals’ top prospect utilized the skill stick on a semi breakaway against Team Slovakia.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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