Maple Leafs’ Marner, 15 others announced as Canada rounds out 4 Nations Face-Off roster
Mitch Marner will be sporting a different Maple Leaf in February as he was named to Canada’s 23-man roster for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The Toronto Maple Leafs star joins a star-studded lineup that includes Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand, and Brayden Point.
Joining Marner on the attack are Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers, along with Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mark Stone of the Vegas Golden Knights, Travis Konecny of the Philadelphia Flyers, and Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes round out the forward group.
On the defensive end, Cale Makar leads the way with teammates Devon Toews and the Vegas duo of Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo. Josh Morrissey of the Winnipeg Jets, Colton Parayko of the St. Louis Blues, and Travis Sanheim of the Philadelphia Flyers also make up the blue line.
The biggest question mark for Canada has been in goal, with Carey Price and Roberto Luongo no longer in the picture. Head coach Jon Cooper will rely on Stanley Cup winners Jordan Binnington of the Blues and Adin Hill of the Golden Knights, along with Sam Montembeault of the Montreal Canadiens.
General manager Don Sweeney expressed his excitement for the roster, stating, “We believe we have assembled a roster that features world-class talent, as well as success at the NHL and international levels. We are confident this group will give us the best chance to accomplish our goal on the international stage.”
The 4 Nations tournament, featuring teams from the United States, Sweden, and Finland, will take place from February 12-20 in Montreal and Boston. This event will serve as a prelude to the NHL’s return to the Olympics in 2026 and marks the closest hockey has come to a best-on-best men’s tournament since the 2016 World Cup.
With a star-studded lineup and the excitement of international competition, hockey fans can look forward to a thrilling showcase of talent at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Stay tuned as Canada aims to make their mark on the world stage and showcase their skills against the best players from across the globe.
