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Minnesota Wild: Suter Named Alternate Captain for Team USA

The mystery is over, as

for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. Sharks captain Joe Pavelski will be the captain of the US squad which was widely anticipated move, but took a while to solidify. Joining him wearing the “A” as alternate captains will be Chicago’s Patrick Kane, and Minnesota Wild defensemen Ryan Suter.

Suter’s selection should be of no surprise to anyone. He has the biggest resume playing for the US with 70 games played in 11 international tournaments, and has worn the “A” for Team USA in the previous two Olympic Games in Vancouver and Sochi.