Things are getting back to normal a year after almost every international hockey event was canceled. The IIHF World Championships are scheduled for May 21 to June 6 in Riga, Laguna, with teams representing their respective countries, including many NHL players. Canada announced its management team for the event on Tuesday, with an interesting name at the top.
Roberto Luongo has been named general manager, with Shane Dawn and Scott Salmond assisting him as part of the management group. Longo and Salmond are both part of the Olympic management group, as is Canada, which means it's part of a test race for the big event. Hockey Canada CEO Tom Rainey issued a statement explaining the decision.
"Hockey Canada is excited to lead Roberto's own management team at this year's IIHF World Championships and to continue working with our Olympic management team to prepare for the 2022 Olympics. We are also fortunate that Shane and Get Scott. Play a role as assistant general manager. Both bring a lot of experience to the Canadian national men's team. Roberto, Shane and Scott have a strong combination of NHL and international experience, both On and beyond, and when we work, they complement each other. Towards building a team that can compete for gold. "
Luongo definitely brings international experience. The former goalkeeper has competed in two World Juniors, four World Championships, three Olympic Games and the World Cup during his long, extraordinary career. He now has to do his best off the ice to select the best players available to participate in the spring tournament and to please them.
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