Morozov named Captain, Ovechkin and Kovalchuk to be alternates

Morozov named Captain, Ovechkin and Kovalchuk to be alternates (Photo © AFP Photo / David Boily)

Team Russia has chosen its captain and alternates at the Olympic Games 2010.

According to Russian newspaper Sovetskiy Sport, Alexei Morozov will be the captain, Alexander Ovechkin and Ilya Kovalchuk will be the alternates.

Alexei Morozov was the captain of the Russian team on two latest World Championships.

Gary Laws

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