Colorado's 20-year old center makes the Team North America roster for 'up-and-coming' players under 23.
When this year's World Cup of Hockey was announced last September, the most intriguing aspect was the 23-and-under team that would be comprised of the NHL's rising stars. No longer would these international events be only for established veterans, relegating dozens of young worthy players to wait their turn for future events. Now they could team up against juggernauts like Team Canada, Sweden, and Russia and round out the tournament field.
Colorado Avalanche forward, 20-year old Nathan MacKinnon, was thought to be a prime candidate for consideration.