The Russian's have named their on-ice leader for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.
Alex Ovechkin was named team captain this week of the Russian squad. Ovi last captained his nations team in 2014 when Team Russian captured gold at the World Championships.
“It’s an honor for me to be the team’s captain for such a big competition,… Ovechkin said. “The coach simply came up to me and told me that I am going to be captain. We’re looking forward to the game with the Czech Republic as to get some game practice under our belts, and during these friendlies, we will get into playing shape.…
Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin and former NHL superstar, Pavel Datsyuk, have been named alternates.
More to come...