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