Travis Konecny doesn't need an introduction in Philadelphia.
On a Flyers team that's built its identity around heart, hustle, and honesty, he's the beating pulse—skillful and electric on the ice, a hilarious and fiercely loyal leader off it.
So when it was confirmed that he would represent Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Championship this May, it felt like another well-earned nod to the work he's put in—not just as a core piece of the Flyers, but as one of Canada's quietly elite wingers.
Even better? He won't be going alone.
Konecny will be joined by Flyers teammate and best friend Travis Sanheim—better known together as "the Travii." For the seemingly inseperable duo, it was the perfect scenario.
“It’s a big reason we both wanted to go,” Konecny said. “Doing it once [at the 4-Nations Face-Off] was pretty cool. We’ve always talked about doing it again. As far as Worlds, every year guys talk about going and it just never really lined up with my life and his. This year it’s going to work.”
It's been a season of evolution for Konecny, both in his game and his mindset. Still as tenacious as ever, he's added layers of maturity and responsibility. He’s a leader now—not just by volume or grit, but by example. He’s leading penalty kills. He’s logging top minutes. He’s showing the kids how it’s done. And he’s started getting the international recognition that’s long felt overdue.
His record season opened a lot of eyes. For Konecny, it was more than just a cool experience—it was a glimpse into what might come next: the Olympics.
“That’s a big reason guys want to go; they want to show that they’re committed,” Konecny explained. “We went to 4-Nations, and we saw what was there. We saw the team that’s probably going to the Olympics. There’s other guys on the bubble, like myself, but you want to be a part of that. It was easy for Sanny and I to just say yes right away.”
There’s a certain pride in playing for your country. But for Konecny, it also feels like a reward for the years he’s put in as one of the NHL’s most relentless workers. And now, he’s looking to apply what he learned at the 4-Nations to help shape Team Canada’s identity at Worlds.
“You saw how quickly that team came together at 4-Nations and the competitiveness that was brought to that,” he said. “Obviously, all those guys aren’t gonna be at Worlds, but I think Sanny and I being from the 4-Nations squad are gonna be able to bring some of that in.”
His commitment goes beyond the red-and-white jersey, though. It’s been brewing all year. Konecny's voice has grown louder in the Flyers’ room—not in volume, but in presence. You can feel the shift in how he talks about the game. It’s no longer about proving he belongs. It’s about pushing for more—for the playoffs, for the team, for a chance to wear the maple leaf when it matters most.
“When you’re younger, you don’t tend to think about all the important things you need to do,” he said. “You’re worried about contracts; you’re worried about when you’re playing good, or whether [you’re] going to get sent down. There’s tons of variables that you’re thinking about. And for me now, it’s just worrying about getting to the playoffs and doing as much as I can for my team every night to win.”
Konecny’s focus is still very much in the present. But having Worlds on the horizon is just another reflection of where his game has gone—and where it might be headed.
There’s no guarantee of an Olympic spot. But this spring, Konecny will wear his country’s colors, shoulder-to-shoulder with Sanheim, with the same dogged fire that’s defined him since day one in Philly. And if the Travii have anything to say about it, they’re just getting started.
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