Calgary Flames’ Andrew Mangiapane to represent Team Canada
The Calgary Flames 2023-24 season may have ended in disappointing fashion, but there were a few bright spots on the year that have given the fans optimism moving forward. Unfortunately, Andrew Mangiapane wasn’t one of those, as he had his second straight down year following a career year in 2021-22, but it hasn’t stopped him from being rewarded.
On Friday, Team Canada announced the roster that would head to Czechia for the 2024 IIHF World Championships, with Mangiapane the lone Flame to represent Canada.
Meet the 2⃣2⃣ players who will wear the 🍁 at #MensWorlds!
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) May 3, 2024
Voici les 2⃣2⃣ joueurs qui arboreront la 🍁 au #MondialMasculin!
ROSTER ➡️ https://t.co/HQy8Z4G9u0
FORMATION ➡️ https://t.co/xKeCS8P10b pic.twitter.com/4sc9NxO0cu
In 75 games this season, Mangiapane tallied 14 goals and 40 points, and will now be a veteran presence on a roster that also includes the likes of Adam Fantili, Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini, giving him a key role as Team Canada look to secure gold once more.
🍞 on the world stage!@HockeyCanada has announced Andrew Mangiapane will play for 🇨🇦 at the 2024 @IIHFHockey World Championship! pic.twitter.com/A9CKy1iKGd
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) May 3, 2024
Back in 2021, Mangiapane joined Team Canada for this same event, excelling with 7 goals and 11 points in 7 games played, being named tournament MVP, and while his role won’t quite be as large this time around, he’s fired up for the opportunity to represent his country. In Calgary, there’s plenty of pressure on the 28-year old forward, but hopefully this will allow him the opportunity to have fun with his hockey once again, and if he has success this time around, it could translate when the 2024-25 season rolls around.