Brayden Point has been named captain of Team Canada for the 2016 world junior hockey championship.

Point, who won gold with Canada at the 2015 tournament, has served as captain of the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors for the previous two seasons.

Lawson Crouse and Joe Hicketts, both of whom also played at the tournament last year, will serve as alternates.

"These three players have set a tremendous example for the rest of our team from the start of our camp," said head coach Dave Lowry. "The leadership, work ethic and attention to detail shown by Brayden, Lawson and Joe are the standard for their teammates."

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Point missed Wednesday's pre-tournament game against Sweden due to a shoulder injury, but has said he will be ready for the Canada's opening game against the United States on Saturday.

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The 19-year-old scored two goals and added two assists at the tournament last year.

Point was selected in the third round (79th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.