Kirby Dach’s continued ascent in the hockey world during 2020 took another step forward on Friday, as Dach was named the captain for Team Canada ahead of the 2021 World Juniors that begin on Christmas Day.
The 2020 No. 3 overall pick dazzled during Canada’s training camp and a few intra-squad scrimmages:
Two other players who were in the mix for that No. 3 overall pick in 2019 that Chicago used on Dach will be the alternate captains: defenseman Bowen Bryam (No. 4 overall to Colorado) and forward Dylan Cozens (No. 7 overall to Buffalo).