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Jets prospect Brayden Yager to captain Canada at world juniors


Published on 2024-12-19 16:05:33 - Sportsnet
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  • Winnipeg Jets centre Brayden Yager will don the "C" for Canada while Nashville Predators defenceman Tanner Molendyk and Colorado Avalanche centre Calum Ritchie will serve as alternates for the IIHF world juniors,

Brayden Yager, a prospect for the Winnipeg Jets, has been named captain of Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship. The 19-year-old center, who was selected 14th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, will lead a team that includes several other high-profile prospects. Yager, known for his leadership qualities and on-ice performance, expressed his honor and excitement about the role, emphasizing his commitment to leading by example and fostering team unity. His appointment comes as Canada aims to reclaim the gold medal, with the tournament set to take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, from December 26, 2023, to January 5, 2024.

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