Jack Eichel will don the 'C' for Team USA at the World Junior Hockey Championship. 

Eichel was named captain of the team on Monday, while Will Butcher and John Hayden were named alternates.

Eichel, who was ranked tied for first along with Connor McDavid in TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button's December rankings, scored one goal and added four assists in the 2013-14 tournament.

The 18-year-old has eight goals and 19 assists with Boston University this season.

USA opens their tournament on Boxing Day against Finland.