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New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson,
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones and Columbus Blue
Jackets blueliner Zach Werenski will serve as alternate captains
for Team USA.
"We've got a great leadership group, and, in the end, everyone
will have to lead in their own way for us to be successful,"
Team USA head coach John Hynes said. "We're excited about our
team and look forward to starting play in the world championship
(on Friday)."
Tkachuk, 24, scored a career-high 37 goals to go along with 37
assists in 81 games this season with the Senators.
He will be playing in his first IIHF Men's World Championship.
He served as captain of the gold medal-winning U.S. team at the
2017 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship.
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