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Vlasic, Schenn, Johnson added to Team Canada squad

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Hockey Canada made three additions on Friday.

The governing body named three more players who will compete as part of Team Canada at the upcoming World Championships held in France and Germany.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn, and Calgary Flames netminder Chad Johnson were named to the team.

Hockey Canada also confirmed reports that Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Mitch Marner will also join the squad.

Among the additions, Schenn is one of many Flyers who will compete for Team Canada, with teammates Claude Giroux, Wayne Simmonds, Sean Couturier, and Travis Konecny already named to the team.

Also of note, Flyers general manager Ron Hextall holds the same capacity with Team Canada, while Philadelphia bench boss Dave Hakstol will serve as an assistant coach with the Canadian team.

Canada kicks off tournament action May 5 against the Czech Republic.

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