Report: Pavelski to captain USA at World Cup
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Joe Pavelski is your new Captain America.
The San Jose Sharks forward is expected to be named Team USA's captain for the World Cup of Hockey in September, according to Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area, backed by NHL.com.
In 2015-16 - his first season as Sharks captain - Pavelski scored 38 goals and 40 assists in 82 games, adding another 23 points in 24 playoff contests as San Jose appeared in its first-ever Stanley Cup Final.
Internationally, Pavelski has represented the Stars and Stripes at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics, earning a silver medal in Vancouver.
Team USA kicks things off Sept. 17 in Toronto versus Team Europe.
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