Mika Zibanejad reveals his true feelings on representing Team Sweden at 4-Nations Face-Off
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New York Rangers veteran forward Mika Zibanejad reveals his true feelings about representing his home country of Sweden during the 4-Nations Face-Off.
Mika Zibanejad is set to represent his home country of Sweden at the 4-Nations Face-Off which starts on February 12.
Zibanejad is one of six New York Rangers players that will participate in the upcoming tournament with Adam Fox, Chris Kreider, Vincent Trocheck, J.T. Miller and Urho Vaakanainen all slated to play for their respective countries.
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For Zibanejad, it is special to have the opportunity to put on the Sweden jersey and represent his country once again.
«It's a huge honor obviously,» Zibanejad said. «Very excited to get there Knowing what's around the corner, it's exciting for sure.»
The 31-year-old forward won a gold medal with Sweden during the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship and 2018 Ice Hockey World Championships.
The last time Sweden won a Gold Medal at the WJC was an overtime game-winner in 2012.
The goal scorer?
Mika Zibanejad.
The goal scorer?
Mika Zibanejad.
This season with the New York Rangers, Mika Zibanejad was on a bit of a downfall at the start of the season, but has recently turned things around. However, he has still managed to record 11 goals, 26 assists and 37 points in 55 games while averaging 18:22 minutes.
Who do you think will win the gold medal between these four teams? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to NY Rangers Insider for the latest news and updates on the New York Rangers.
| POLL | ||
FEVRIER 10 | 1034 ANSWERS Mika Zibanejad reveals his true feelings on representing Team Sweden at 4-Nations Face-Off Who do you think will win the gold medal between these four teams? | ||
| Team USA | 605 | 58.5 % |
| Team Canada | 344 | 33.3 % |
| Team Finland | 28 | 2.7 % |
| Team Sweden | 57 | 5.5 % |
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