As the international ice hockey event of 2025 draws to a close, the luxurious lineup of the Canadian team has been unveiled, including legendary figures in the ice hockey world. The legendary forward Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the scoring machine Nathan McKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, and the organizational core Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers are all on the list, becoming a solid support for the Canadian team’s pursuit of honors.
This four country match, scheduled to be held from February 12th to 20th at TD Garden in Boston and Bell Center in Montreal, brings together ice hockey powerhouses such as Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland. In this highly anticipated international competition, the addition of Crosby, McKinnon, and McDavid undoubtedly injected strong momentum into the Canadian team.
In addition to these three giants, the Canadian team has also recruited strong players such as Avalanche’s defensive superstar Kyle Markal, Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchamp, and Tampa Bay Lightning’s Brad Point. It is reported that the remaining 23 seats will be filled by elite players from the NHL, including 20 skaters and 3 goalkeepers, whose names will be announced later this year.
Crosby, this 36 year old veteran, still maintains excellent competitive form. In the past season, he completed his 19th season with an average of at least 1 point per game, on par with ice hockey legend Wayne Gretsky. Since joining the Penguins in 2005, he has won numerous honors for his outstanding performance, including three Stanley Cup championships, two Hart trophies, and two Atros trophies.
McKinnon, as a representative of the new generation of players, has dominated the NHL this season. He ranked second in the league with a score of 140 points and won the Hart Cup and TedderLindsay Award. This player from Halifax, Nova Scotia has become a core force of the Avalanche team since joining them in 2013.
Mike David is known for his excellent organizational skills and assists. This season, he tied with Nikita Kucherov for the top spot in the league with 100 assists, becoming the first player since the 1990-91 season to provide at least 100 assists in a single season. His joining injected strong vitality into the attacking end of the Canadian team.
In addition, the addition of strong players such as Markal and Marchamp has provided strong support for the Canadian team’s defense and attack. Their experience and strength will provide strong support for the Canadian team to achieve excellent results in the four country showdown.
As the game approaches, the Canadian team is fully prepared. They will launch an attack on honor with a strong lineup and firm belief. Let’s look forward to their brilliant performance in the four country showdown!