Team Canada general manager Mark Messier has announced the first 15 players to make the Canadian roster for the 2010 IIHF World Championship, which takes place May 7-23 in Germany.
G Chris Mason (St. Louis Blues)
D Francois Beauchemin (Toronto Maple Leafs)
D Brent Burns (Minnesota Wild)
D Mark Giordano (Calgary Flames)
D Kris Russell (Columbus Blue Jackets)
D Marc Staal (New York Rangers)
F Rene Bourque (Calgary Flames)
F Steve Downie (Tampa Bay Lightning)
F Evander Kane (Atlanta Thrashers)
F Steve Ott (Dallas Stars)
F Corey Perry (Anaheim Ducks)
F Rich Peverley (Atlanta Thrashers)
F Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning)
F John Tavares (New York Islanders)
F Ray Whitney (Carolina Hurricanes