Announced on NHL.com, "Defenseman Zachary Werenski on Tuesday was named captain of the United States National Junior Team that will play in the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki, Finland.

Werenski (6-foot-2, 221 pounds), selected in the first round (No. 8) of the 2015 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets, is in his second season at the University of Michigan. He is the second-youngest player named captain of the U.S. national junior team". 

Links:

• For more information about Zach's official announcement, please go to NHL.com.
• Information about the IIHF World Junior Championship tournament, please see the official website. 
• Check out a complete listing of Little Caesars alumni. 

Photo of Zach Werenski provided by MiHockey.