Team Canada names Kirby Dach captain for world juniors Team Canada captain Kirby Dach discusses how special it was to be named Team Canada captain and the feelings he had when it was announced by a special guest. Canadian Press December 18, 2020, 2:44 PM Canadian Press December 18, 2020, 2:44 PM EDMONTON — Kirby Dach has been named captain of Canada’s team for the upcoming world junior hockey championship. The Chicago Blackhawks forward heads a leadership group that also includes alternates Bowen Byram and Dylan Cozens, Hockey Canada announced Friday. Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid appeared on the jumbotron to announce who had been selected as captains for the tournament.