Mysak was named the captain of Team Czech Republic on Wednesday and will lead the team at the World Junior Hockey Championship, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports. The tournament kicks off Sunday in Alberta.
Mysak, who will be participating in his third world junior tournament, will be the Czech captain for a second straight season. The 19-year-old forward is back at Hamilton of the junior-level OHL after spending time in the Czech Extraliga in 2020. Mysak has 17 goals and 31 points over 25 games with the Bulldogs.