Hockey Canada announces 19 additions to World Championship roster

Canada's roster for the 2015 IIHF World Championships is beginning to take shape.

General manager Jim Nill announced the first 19 players Tuesday:

• Goalies
  Martin Jones - Los Angeles Kings
  Mike Smith - Arizona Coyotes
   
• Defensemen
  Tyson Barrie - Colorado Avalanche
  Brent Burns - San Jose Sharks
  Aaron Ekblad - Florida Panthers
  Jake Muzzin - Los Angeles Kings
  David Savard - Columbus Blue Jackets
   
• Forwards
  Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche
  Cody Eakin - Dallas Stars
  Jordan Eberle - Edmonton Oilers
  Tyler Ennis - Buffalo Sabres
  Claude Giroux - Philadelphia Flyers
  Taylor Hall - Edmonton Oilers
  Nathan MacKinnon - Colorado Avalanche
  Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Edmonton Oilers
  Ryan O'Rielly - Colorado Avalanche
  Tyler Seguin - Dallas Stars
  Jason Spezza - Dallas Stars
  Tyler Toffoli - Los Angeles Kings

"We could not be more pleased with this first group of players who have committed to representing their country," said Nill. "This group includes a fantastic mix of youth and experience, and these 19 players are ready to get over to Europe and wear the red and white of Team Canada."

17 of the 19 players will bring international experience to Prague.

Earlier on Tuesday, Todd McLellan of the San Jose Sharks was named head coach for Canada's squad.

Canada has not won gold at this tournament since 2007, and has not won a medal since 2009.