Killinger called to Team Canada.

[Peace 1,562]

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- Although Killinger had officially retired after the end of Helsinki's playoff run, he'll take to the ice once more after being announced to the Canadian World Championship squad. This will be the retired defenders' third appearance with his national team; in S74 Killinger left the tournament with a silver medal after Team Nordic defeated Canada 4-3 in regulation, and then earned another silver medal in S76 when Team Mercenaries defeated Canada 4-3 in overtime. 

Killinger earned 6 points during the S74 World Championships' ten game round robin (5-4-1), and while not impressive by any margin, the then young blueliner hunkered down for the medal rounds and lead Team Canada -- alongside defensive partner Jeff Downey -- to a silver medal with five assists in three medal games.

 

Killinger followed up in S76 with an 11 point effort in Canada's round robin (4-2-4), a more impressive display of his abilities at a national level despite a weaker performance of his team overall, and contributed four points in a heartbreaking silver medal outcome.

It's time for some gold now.