World cup hockey will feature compelling games if the pre-tournament games are any indication. A look at each position for each team projects five of seven San Jose Sharks playing earn medals.
Most of their fans will be rooting for their country. It is just icing on the cake that the World Cup of Hockey is the first time Team USA will be led by San Jose captain Joe Pavelski.
However, the most significant presence of Sharks is on Team Canada: Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Joe Thornton and Logan Couture wear the Maple Leaf.