The Ottawa Senators will retire former captain Daniel Alfredsson's No. 11 on Dec. 29 when they host the Detroit Red Wings.

Alfredsson will become just the second player in club history to receive the honor. The other is No. 8, was worn by forward Frank Arthur Finnigan.

Henrik Zetterberg will be Sweden's captain for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

Zetterberg's captaincy was announced at an event in Stockholm. This is his 13th international appearance for Sweden and second as captain.