Hockey player Crosby joins Canada's squad for the World Hockey Championship competitions
Toronto - Good news for hockey fans, Sidney Crosby's hockey journey isn't wrapping up just yet! At the ripe age of 37, the Penguins' legendary captain will be suiting up for Team Canada in the upcoming World Hockey Championship happening from May 9 to 25. The tournament will take place in Stockholm and Herning, Denmark, with Canada squaring off against Slovakia on the opening day, May 13.
The scrappy underdogs aren't new to the international stage; Crosby led Canada to victory at the inaugural 4 Nations Cup back in February. However, it's been a while since the seasoned veteran took part in the World Championship, last doing so in 2015.
This season, the Captain Marvel (Crosby) scored an impressive 33 goals and managed an astounding 91 points in 80 games. Despite his stellar performance, the Penguins missed the playoffs by a mere 11 points in the Eastern Conference. But now, he's ready to join forces with Team Canada to give fans a glimmer of hope for another World Championship win!
Interesting tidbit: Canada's National Men's Team typically fields a roster filled with NHL and international players to compete in the IIHF World Championship. Historically, the tournament has taken place across different cities, with the 2023 event hosted in the vibrant cities of Tampere, Finland, and Riga, Latvia. Previous tournaments have brought exciting preliminary-round games against countries such as Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, Norway, and Czechia, with TSN and RDS broadcasting all 64 games.
Now, let's catch that puck and root for Crosby as he takes on global hockey competition in the 2023 World Championship! Game on! 🏒🇨🇦🙌️
Sidney Crosby, the Penguins' legendary captain, has announced his intention to play for Team Canada in the upcoming World Hockey Championship, scheduled from May 9 to 25 in Stockholm and Herning, Denmark. Trivia enthusiasts might also recall that he led Canada to victory at the inaugural 4 Nations Cup back in February. Despite missing the playoffs this season, Crosby has displayed an impressive performance with 33 goals and 91 points in 80 games. Interestingly, Canada's National Men's Team usually features a roster of NHL and international players for the IIHF World Championship, the latest edition of which will be held in Tampere, Finland, and Riga, Latvia, next year.
