	MARTIN BRODEUR, G, New Jersey Devils Age: 37 Hometown: Montreal, Que. Olympic experience: Nagano (1998), Salt Lake (2002), Torino (2006) The starting goaltender's job is his to lose, but the NHL's career leader in virtually every major category hasn't lost much this season.
	MARC-ANDRE FLEURY, G, Pittsburgh Penguins Age: 25 Hometown: Sorel, Que. Olympic experience: None Cool in the clutch. His save on Nicklas Lidstrom in the dying moments of Game 7 clinched Pittsburgh's 2009 Stanley Cup win.
	ROBERTO LUONGO, G, Vancouver Canucks Age: 30 Hometown: Montreal, Que. Olympic experience: Torino (2006) The only NHL player that wears both the 'C' and a trapper, but projected as backup. Gave up three goals in two games at Turin.
	DAN BOYLE, D, San Jose Sharks Age: 33 Hometown: Ottawa, Ont. Olympic experience: Torino (2006, alternate) An elite puck mover and power-play quarterback. Kills penalties and logs big minutes at more than 25 minutes per game this season.
	DREW DOUGHTY, D, Los Angeles Kings Age: 20 Hometown: London, Ont. Olympic experience: None Blessed with mobility and smarts. Well ahead of the usual learning curve for a 20-year-old.
	DUNCAN KEITH, D, Chicago Blackhawks Age: 26 Hometown: Penticton, B.C. Olympic experience: None An exceptional shot blocker. Likely to be used in shutdown situations and on penalty kill.
	SCOTT NIEDERMAYER (C), D, Anaheim Ducks Age: 36 Hometown: Cranbook, B.C. Olympic experience: Salt Lake (2002), Torino (2006, injured) Favoured to be named Team Canada's captain. The only player to win every North American and international championship.
	CHRIS PRONGER (A), D, Philadelphia Flyers Age: 35 Hometown: Dryden, Ont. Olympic experience: Salt Lake (2002), Torino (2006) No free rides for opposing forwards from the chippy former Hart and Norris Trophy winner. Does his best work when in a foul mood.
	BRENT SEABROOK, D, Chicago Blackhawks Age: 24 Hometown: Tsawassen, B.C. Olympic experience: None A solid, smooth-skating defenceman with exceptional first-pass skill. Helped push the Blackhawks deep into the playoffs last spring.
	SHEA WEBER, D, Nashville Predators Age: 24 Hometown: Sicamous, B.C. Olympic experience: None Hard-hitting rearguard. Aggressive with a booming shot. Voted top defenceman at the last world championship.
	PATRICE BERGERON, C, Boston Bruins Age: 24 Hometown: Ancienne-Lorette, Que. Olympic experience: None Bounced back from last season's concussion problems and impressed a selection committee looking for a checking-line centre.
	SIDNEY CROSBY (A), C, Pittsburgh Penguins Age: 22 Hometown: Cole Harbour, N.S. Olympic experience: None Team Canada's most talented forward. Youngest player to captain a Stanley Cup winner and reigning CBCSports.ca athlete of the year.
	RYAN GETZLAF, C, Anaheim Ducks Age: 24 Hometown: Regina, Sask. Olympic experience: None A 6-foot-3, 215-pound pure goal scorer with tremendous hands. Also a highly skilled playmaker.
	DANY HEATLEY, LW, San Jose Sharks Age: 29 Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Olympic experience: Torino (2006) Expected to fulfill the role of sniper on what is expected to be Team Canada's top offensive line.
	JAROME IGINLA (A), RW, Calgary Flames Age: 32 Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. Olympic experience: Salt Lake (2002), Torino (2006) Need a leader, big goal or someone to drop the gloves? Look to Iginla. He will be a huge factor on offence.
	PATRICK MARLEAU, RW, San Jose Sharks Age: 30 Hometown: Aneroid, Sask. Olympic experience: None Former captain of the Sharks enjoying a career year skating alongside Dany Heatley and Joe Thornton.
	BRENDEN MORROW, LW, Dallas Stars Age: 30 Hometown: Carlyle, Sask. Olympic experience: None An NHL captain with the desire, speed and tools needed to put the puck in the net.
	RICK NASH, LW, Columbus Blue Jackets Age: 25 Hometown: Brampton, Ont. Olympic experience: Torino (2006) A power forward with great hands and speed. A dynamic stickhandler. Will be a big presence on the power play.
	COREY PERRY, RW, Anaheim Ducks Age: 24 Hometown: Peterborough, Ont. Olympic experience: None A big winger who eats up big minutes, plays with an edge and exceptional in traffic. Hope is he will mesh with Getzlaf.
	MIKE RICHARDS, C, Philadelphia Flyers Age: 24 Hometown: Kenora, Ont. Olympic experience: None Team Canada's shutdown centre. A point-per-game skater and top-notch penalty killer. Defines energy and grit.
	ERIC STAAL, C, Carolina Hurricanes Age: 25 Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ont. Olympic experience: Torino (2006, alternate) Recovered from a shaky start to prove himself worthy of more than a reserve spot. Had 5 points in final game before selection.
	JOE THORNTON, C, San Jose Sharks Age: 30 Hometown: St. Thomas, Ont. Olympic experience: Torino (2006) The former Hart Trophy winner will be asked to centre the top line, regardless of past failures in pressure situations and playoff woes.
	JONATHAN TOEWS, C, Chicago Blackhawks Age: 21 Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. Olympic experience: None A gritty, well-rounded centre capable of playing in any situation. Likely a leading candidate for shootouts.
	MIKE BABCOCK, Head Coach Age: 46 Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask. Olympic experience: None Three Stanley Cup finals in six seasons. Proven he can coach a team deep into pro sport's most punishing post-season.
	STEVE YZERMAN, Executive Director Age: 44 Hometown: Nepean, Ont. Olympic experience: Nagano (1998), Salt Lake (2002) Tasked with assembling a squad that will have the eyes of expectant host nation on it. Determined to build an unwilting winner.

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