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Crosby to captain Canada; Hamhuis, Spezza to serve as alternates at World Championship

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Captain Canada will be at it again. 

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will captain Canada at the World Championship. Crosby will be put in a familiar position, having served as captain for Canada's gold medal-winning Olympic team in 2014. 

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis and Dallas Stars forward Jason Spezza will serve as the team's alternate captains

Canada opens the tournament Friday against Latvia. 

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