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Sidney Crosby shares his feelings on making his third Olympic team for Canada
Today, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby spoke about what it means to once again represent Canada at the Olympic Games.
Yesterday, Hockey Canada made the exciting announcement confirming their roster for the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy.
The team featured a mix of veterans and new comers to the Olympics headlined by Sidney Crosby.
With the roster now announced and Crosby's spot on the team secured he spoke to the media about his excitement and gratitude for the upcoming opportunity.
Sidney Crosby shares his emotions after being named to Canadian Olympic team
During a recent interview after practice Crosby spoke to the media and was asked about Team Canada and the Olympics.
He confirmed he is excited and honored to represent his country and is excited to now be able to focus on preparing with the other members of the team.
There's probably been a lot of talk surrounding (Canada's Olympic roster), so it's good to have the team made and be able to focus on all the things we need to do leading up to it. But it's exciting to see the names on that list and to know it's getting closer. - Sidney Crosby
Crosby last played in the 2014 Olympic Games when he was the captain of Canada and put up 3 points in 6 games taking home a gold medal in a season where he would also go on to win the Hart Trophy.
Crosby and Canada will look to take home another gold medal when Olympic play begins in early February.