Crosby/Ouellette Named As Captains

Canada’s National Hockey teams have named the respective individuals as Captain’s as they prepare to head for Sochi Russia.

To no one’s surprise Sidney Crosby has been given the “C” for the Men’s squad, while Caroline Ouellette has been named captain of Canada’s Women’s Olympic hockey team.

On the International stage Sidney has represented Canada in a number of tournaments for both the Junior and Men’s teams.

He competed in the 2003 U-18 Junior World Cup, back to back IIHF World U-20 Championships, .won Silver in 2004 an Gold in 2005.

He led the tournament in scoring at the 2006 IIHF World Championships, in addition to being the top forward as well as being named to the All-Star.

A short 4 years later, he was named to Team Canada for the 2010 Winter Olympics’ in Vancouver.

Canada played the US in the Gold Medal game that saw him score the game winning goal in O/T.

Ouellette (34) calls Montreal home and currently has three (3) Olympic Gold Medals since joining the team in 1999.

She also has six (6) Women’s World Championship Gold Medals plus five (5) silvers.

She is the third-leading scorer in team history with 238 points (85 goals, 153 assists) in 210 games.

Ouellette takes over from Hayley Wickenheiser, who had previously worn the “C” for all major international tournaments since Cassie Campbell retired in 2006.

Hayley will serve as a permanent alternate captain for the team.