Marc-André Fleury, the legendary goaltender widely recognized as a future Hall-of-Famer, is not ready to retire just yet! After wrapping up his last NHL game, Fleury has announced his exciting decision to join Team Canada at this year's World Championship.

During a post-season media session, he confirmed that he accepted the invitation to don the Canadian jersey, a remarkable opportunity as he pursues international glory. Details about game action remain uncertain, but the chance for him to step on the ice is certainly high, especially since Canada has only named one goalie—Rangers prospect Dylan Garand—while another NHL veteran might soon join the roster.

A Historic Opportunity Awaits

At 40 years old, this will mark Fleury's inaugural appearance at the World Championship, despite his decorated career filled with achievements. Interestingly, he has only represented the senior Canadian national team once before at the 2010 Winter Olympics, where he served as the third-string goalie and did not see any playing time.

Previously, Fleury missed World Championship opportunities due to playoff commitments. However, after the Minnesota Wild's early exit at the hands of the Golden Knights, he now has the chance to lend his considerable experience to Team Canada as they compete across Denmark and Sweden.

Chasing the Triple Gold Club Legacy

Fleury's journey in international hockey isn't entirely absent; he participated in the World Juniors in 2003 and 2004, where he showcased his talent with a stellar .923 save percentage, helping Canada clinch back-to-back silver medals.

Though he holds an Olympic gold medal from 2010, a victory at the 2025 World Championship could propel him into the elite Triple Gold Club, a prestigious group reserved for players who've won Olympic, World Championship, and Stanley Cup titles. The most recent addition from Canada was defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, who achieved Triple Gold status following his Stanley Cup victory with the Blues in 2019.

With his storied career on the line, hockey fans will be watching eagerly to see what Marc-André Fleury will accomplish in this coveted tournament!