Jonathan Quick To Start In Goal Today

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Updated: September 9, 2016

According to Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick will start in goal for Team USA.

Jonathan Quick will start in goal for Team USA vs. Team Canada in Friday’s World Cup of Hockey pre-tournament game in Columbus.

— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) September 8, 2016

This news broke just a few days after Anze Kopitar of the Kings was named the captain for Team Europe.

Captain @AnzeKopitar is battling. #TeamEUR #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/hLGeDl7Yny

— Team Europe (@TeamEUR_WCH) September 9, 2016

Ben Bishop is expected to be the backup for tonight’s game. and Cory Schneider is slotted as the third goalie. Quick, the four-time All-Star and two-time Stanley Cup Champion is coming off a season where he was nominated for the Vezina Trophy fort the 5th time.

Carey Price is expected to start for Canada.

The World Cup of Hockey will be an entertaining tournament for Hockey fans around the world. As more information surfaces on the Kings and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.

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