Overview
- Hockey Canada confirmed Sidney Crosby will compete in the 2025 IIHF World Championship, marking his first appearance in the tournament since 2015.
- The tournament will take place from May 9–25 in Herning, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden, with Team Canada opening against Slovakia on May 10.
- Crosby, a Triple Gold Club member, joins after a 91-point NHL season for the Penguins, who missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year.
- Nathan MacKinnon will also represent Team Canada, adding to the team's star power for the tournament.
- Pittsburgh Penguins president Kyle Dubas will serve as Team Canada’s general manager for the event.