GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 07: Head coach Jack Capuano of the New York Islanders looks on from the bench during the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 7, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.

Capuano tabbed as Team USA's head coach for World Championship

5 years ago
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Ottawa Senators associate coach Jack Capuano will serve as the head coach for Team USA at the 2021 World Championship, the program announced Monday.

Providence College's Nate Leaman and the U.S. National Team Development Program's Adam Nightingale will serve as his assistant coaches. Kevin Reiter - who also works for the USNTDP - will serve as the goaltending coach while Senators video coach Mike King will reprise the same role on Capuano's staff.

Capuano served as the New York Islanders' head coach for parts of seven seasons from 2010-2017. He's represented the U.S. on the international stage several times, including as an assistant coach at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and the 2017 World Championship.

The 2021 World Championship will take place in Riga, Latvia from May 21 to June 6.

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