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‘I’m very proud’: Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson departs for 4 Nations Face-Off

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Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson will play for Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Andersson is the Flames ' lone representative at the tournament in Montreal .

The 28-year-old defenceman will face Team Canada in the tournament's opening game on Wednesday .

Flames general manager Craig Conroy says Andersson was happy when he was selected.

Andersson has the worst plus-minus on Calgary 's team charts, 16 strokes south of par.

Andersson ranks eighth in the NHL in total ice time this season .

He has contributed eight goals and 13 assists in 55 games for the Flames .

The Flames are 14-3 and Andersson 's contract expires at the end of the season .

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