Moose Jaw Warriors forward Quinton Howden was named an alternate captain for Team Canada at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championship Thursday.

Wilcox native Jaden Schwartz was named captain of the squad, while Brett Connolly, Brandon Gormley and Devante Smith-Pelly were also named alternates.

There was more good news for Howden on Thursday as he’s expected to return to the lineup for Canada's game against Switzerland. Howden missed Canada's 3-1 win over Finland with "concussion-like symptoms."

Howden will play on a line with Vancouver Giants forward Brendan Gallagher and Michael Bourival.

Puck drops between Canada and Switzerland at 8pm.

Remember that Country 100 is your home to Team Canada World Junior action starting with their tournament opener on Boxing Day against Finland.

(File Photo) Quinton Howden during the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championship