Three returning players are among the 26 named to Canada’s National Men’s Team as it goes in search of a record 17th Spengler Cup title beginning Boxing Day in Davos.
Gerard Gallant will serve as head coach in Davos alongside assistants Dave Hakstol, Mike Kelly and Johan Lundskog.
Brad Pascall, Joe Thornton and Hnat Domenichelli will again lead Canada’s National Men’s Team at the 2024 Spengler Cup.
Don Sweeney will lead Canada as general manager at the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, working with associate GM Jim Nill.
Doug Armstrong will work alongside Ryan Getzlaf and Scott Salmond to lead Team Canada through the 2026 Olympics.
Hockey Canada has issued statements following the announcement that NHLers will play in the 2026 and 2030 Olympics.