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RALEIGH, N.C. - The Finnish Ice Hockey Association, in conjunction with the NHL and the NHL Players' Association, announced its leadership group for February's 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday. Carolina Hurricanes forwards Sebastian Aho and Mikko Rantanen were named alternate captains.

Mikko Rantanen and Connor Bedard are two of the most exciting players to keep an eye on when the Carolina Hurricanes play the Chicago Blackhawks at PNC Arena on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM ET. Buy tickets for this matchup at StubHub!