Canada's Dylan Cozens, Bowen Byram to take turns wearing 'C' at world juniors

Following a wrist injury to captain Kirby Dach, defenceman Bowen Byram and forward Dylan Cozens will act as co-captains for Canada at the world junior hockey championships in Edmonton.

Dach suffered the tournament-ending injury during Canada's exhibition win against Russia on Wednesday.

Under International Ice Hockey Federation rules, one player must wear the 'C' during games.

Byramand Cozens will alternate wearing the "C" throughout the 12-day, 10-countrytournament,while forward Connor McMichael will serve as alternate.

Canada kicks off it's tournament against Germany on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET. The team will then face Slovakia on Sunday, before taking on Switzerland on Tuesday and then Finlandon New Year's Eve to complete preliminary-round action.