McDavid Named Captain Of Team North America

September 8, 2016 - 8:19 PM ET

Team North America has named Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid their team captain for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. The 19-year-old McDavid was the first pick in the 2015 NHL Draft and a finalist for the Calder Trophy last season, in spite of missing almost half of his rookie...

Speed Gives North America Chance In World Cup

September 9, 2016 - 2:17 PM ET

Conclusions cannot be drawn after one exhibition game, but the speed and offensive firepower displayed by Team North America in a 4-0 victory over Team Europe on Thursday is reason to believe that the 23-and-under squad has a fighting chance in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. After a...

Shutting Down Opposition More Important Than Scoring

September 13, 2016 - 1:28 AM ET

Team North America’s pair of impressive performances against Team Europe have many believing that the 23-and-under squad can give more experienced clubs in the World Cup of Hockey a run for their money, but their 7-4 victory on Sunday contained a few warning signs that should give head coach Todd...

Learning Lessons And Line Juggling In Loss To Czechs

September 15, 2016 - 12:00 PM ET

Team North America received a reality check after a 3-2 loss to the Czech Republic at Consol Energy Center on Wednesday. The more experienced club benefited from a good performance from Flyers goalie Michal Neuvirth and timely offense to defeat the 23-and-under squad in their final exhibition game b...

North America Looking Towards Russia Without Ekblad

September 19, 2016 - 2:21 PM ET

UPDATE: Defenseman Aaron Ekblad was a late scratch for Team North America. The Calder Trophy winner was hit by Finland's Leo Komarov on Sunday night and suffered an upper body injury. Winnipeg defenseman Jacob Trouba will replace Ekblad in the lineup. ******* The 4-1 North America victory o...

Ekblad Done For Tournament

September 20, 2016 - 5:02 PM ET

Defenseman Aaron Ekblad will miss the remainder of the World Cup of Hockey after suffering a concussion North America's 4-1 victory over Finland on Sunday. The Calder Trophy winner was scratched from the 23-and-under squad's lineup and was missed as the "young guns" lost to Team Russia 4-3 at Ai...

Gibson Replaces Murray Vs Sweden, Ryan Murray Questionable

September 21, 2016 - 1:37 PM ET

Team North America faces a difficult challenge in their final preliminary round game against Team Sweden on Wednesday. The veteran squad survived the absence of goaltender Henrik Lundqvist in their first game vs Russia, shutout Finland on Tuesday and can clinch top spot in Group B with a victory....