(670 The Score) Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane has been named the captain of the U.S. men's national team that will compete in the IIHF Men's World Championship in May, it was announced Monday.
The rest of the preliminary roster will be named later in the week.
"It's great to have Patrick back and captaining our team again in the world championship," national team coach Jeff Blashill, who also coaches the Red Wings. "He's one of the most dynamic players in the game today and passionate about helping bring a gold medal home to our country."
Kane had extensive Team USA experience, including helping his country to a silver medal in the 2010 Olympics and also playing in the 2014 Olympics. Kane is coming off a career year, recording 100 points (44 goals, 66 assists) in the 2018-'19 season that has ended for the Blackhawks, who didn't make the playoffs.
The world championship will take place from May 10-26 in Kosice and Bratislava, Slovakia.
