Skip to main content

Staal, Ward, Williams and Commodore join Team Canada for world championship

Four Carolina Hurricanes were among a group of seven players officially added to the team's roster today.

Conn Smythe-winning goalie Cam Ward, forwards Eric Staal and Justin Williams and defenceman Mike Commodore will all play for Canada at the tournament in Moscow.

Defenceman Barret Jackman and forward Jamal Mayers of the St. Louis Blues were also named to the team along with Columbus Blue Jackets winger Jason Chimera.

Canada, which opens the tournament on April 28th against Germany, now has 12 players on its roster.

TOP HEADLINES

John Tortorella
Play
News

Is John Tortorella a Good Fit for the Philadelphia Flyers?

From an entertainment perspective, the Flyers hiring Tortorella would be interesting. But if you’re looking for real progress, and real progress done the right way, is Tortorella really the best fit?

By Adam Proteau12 hours ago
Screenshot_3
Play
News

From the Archives: Leafs Bounce Wings in Crazy Penalty-Filled Affair

To say that feelings of hate existed between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings during the 1946-47 season would be the understatement of the half-century. And during the 1947 playoffs, one game had an incredible 27 penalties.

By Stan Fischler13 hours ago
jagr
News

'I Thought it Was the End': Jaromir Jagr Shares Details of Car Accident

Jaromir Jagr managed to get away without any major injuries after getting in a car accident with a tramway in Czechia.

By Steven Ellis14 hours ago