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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 3, 2024, 07:15 AM ET
CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.
SEATTLE — Whether it’s at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, or another future international tournament, there’s a possibility that Hockey Canada could call upon Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord.
Daccord, who is 10-6-1 with a 2.56 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage, has been floated as an option for Canada ahead of the 4 Nations event. The idea that Daccord could play for Canada is a topic that has raised questions about his eligibility.
It’s also not the first time another nation has inquired about the Massachusetts native’s international status.
The 28-year-old, who was born and grew up in Greater Boston, is an American citizen who also holds Canadian and Swiss citizenship. His parents were born outside of the United States, with his father growing up in Canada and his mother growing up in Switzerland. Daccord told ESPN in early November that he has official documentation from all three nations.
So which team can he represent at the 4 Nations Face-Off — and the 2026 Olympics? Well, it’s a little complicated.
THE INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION, the sport’s international governing body, confirmed to ESPN in an email in late November that the 28-year-old would be eligible to play for Canada if he chooses.
“If Daccord meets the eligibility requirements for a country of which he has citizenship, and has not previously represented a different country, then he would be eligible to choose,” the IIHF wrote in its email to ESPN. “That is applicable to all players with dual citizenship.”
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Author : Ryan S. Clark
Publish date : 2024-12-03 11:28:00
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