USA Hockey unveils leadership group for 2022 World Championship

After naming their final roster last week, USA Hockey has chosen their leadership group for the 2022 IIHF World Hockey Championship.

Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Seth Jones will wear the 'C', while Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson and Winnipeg Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt were named alternate captains.

Jones, 27, has played at the World Championship twice before. In 2014 he had a strong tournament, putting up eleven points in eight games as the United States finished sixth. A year later, Jones and Team USA won the bronze medal.

This will be Austin Watson's first appearance at the World Championship and first time representing his country since the 2012 World Juniors. As for Nate Schmidt, this will be the first time he's ever played on the international stage.

The United States will open their tournament on Friday at 9:20 a.m. ET against Latvia.

Lead the way, boys. #MensWorlds 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/EItoiQuTtp— USA Hockey (@usahockey) May 10, 2022

MUST READ

6 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Angry John Tortorella Calls Out One Flyers Player: Trade is Likely Per Elliotte Friedman

8 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Quinn Hughes Ejected: Suspension May be Coming for the Reigning Norris Winner

9 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Matvei Michkov Stuns With Crazy Quote in Post-Game Interview Following OT Winner

10 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Jeremy Swayman on the Verge of Losing the Starting Role in Boston: His Contract Looks Like a Disaster

13 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker Detroit Red Wings Place Massive Six-Foot-Six Forward on Waivers

15 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Connor Bedard's Struggles Prove Chicago Blackhawks are in Dire Need of a Coaching Change

16 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery NHL Analyst Believes Toronto Maple Leafs are Exploring Possible Reunion With Nazem Kadri

18 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery 800-Game NHL Veteran Nick Bonino Signs an Unexpected New Professional Contract

MORE STORIES