Sidney Crosby named captain of Canada's World Cup team

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby pauses during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla., in this Feb. 5, 2016 file photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Chris O'Meara, File)

TORONTO - Hockey Canada has named Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby as captain for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

Crosby served as captain on Canada's gold-medal winning team at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and was an alternate captain when Canada won gold in Vancouver in 2010.

He also wore the "C" as Canada claimed gold at the 2015 world championship.

Crosby, 29, has won two Stanley Cup championships since becoming captain of the Penguins during the 2007-08 season. The 2016 Conn Smythe Trophy winner has registered 338 goals and 938 points in 707 career NHL games.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews and Montreal Canadiens defenceman Shea Weber will serve as alternate captains.