DiDomenico to play in Spengler Cup again

Spengler Cup

Chis DiDomenico will try and win a fourth Spengler Cup championship with Team Canada next week.

The former Saint John Sea Dogs forward has once again been named to the Canadian squad that will play in the annual tournament in Davos, Switzerland. This will be the first time the tournament has been held since 2019 due to the pandemic.

Canada won the 2019 tournament that saw DiDomenico record a goal and two assists in four games. This will be the sixth time the 33-year-old has played for Canada at the event. He's recorded a total of four goals and 10 assists in 19 career Spengler Cup matches.

DiDomenico is playing with SC Bern in the Swiss league this year where he's recorded 14 goals and 33 points in 26 games. He's on pace to have one of the best offensive seasons of his professional career.

The Woodbridge, Ontario native spent two-and-a-half seasons with the Sea Dogs from 2006 to 2009. He still holds the franchise record for most points by a rookie (75 points in 2006-07).

The six-team tournament begins on Boxing Day and concludes on New Year's Eve. Canada's first game is on Monday against HC Sparta Praha. Games can be watched on TSN.

DiDomenico might not be the only ex-Sea Dog to skate in the tournament. HC Sparta Praha's roster includes forward Ostap Safin (61 games with Saint John in 2017-18) and IFK Helsinki features defenseman Joona Lehmus (55 games with Saint John in 2019-20).