Team Canada Releases 2014 Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster

Oct 5, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center. The Lightning beat the Blackhawks 3-2 in the shootout. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports /

This has been one of the most anticipated announcements this year. Exactly who would make the cut for the defending Gold Medal winners, Team Canada? Today, we get that answer.

At a press conference in Toronto, Hockey Canada made their selections; a 25-man roster that will represent them at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

There were many players that were considered locks for the squad. Players like Steven Stamkos and Sidney Crosby were absolute no-brainers. However, there was one name left off of the roster; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis.

However, Team Canada is in much the same position as the Lightning is this season. There are so many talented players at their disposal and just not enough slots for everyone. Unfortunately, this means that tough decisions need to be made.

Here is a look at the complete roster for the Team Canada Men’s Ice Hockey Team courtesy of NHL.com.

Forwards
Name	Birthdate	Hometown	Current Team
Jamie Benn	06/18/1989	Victoria, BC, Canada	Dallas Stars (NHL)
Patrice Bergeron	06/24/1985	L’Ancienne-Lorette, QC, Canada	Boston Bruins (NHL)
Jeff Carter	01/01/1985	London, ON, Canada	Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Sidney Crosby	08/07/1987	Halifax, NS, Canada	Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Matt Duchene	01/16/1991	Haliburton, ON, Canada	Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Ryan Getzlaf	05/10/1985	Regina, SK, Canada	Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
Chris Kunitz	09/26/1979	Regina, SK, Canada	Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Patrick Marleau	09/15/1979	Southwestern SK, Canada	San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Rick Nash	06/16/1984	Brampton, ON, Canada	New York Rangers (NHL)
Corey Perry	05/16/1985	Peterborough, ON, Canada	Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
Patrick Sharp	12/27/1981	Winnipeg, MB, Canada	Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
Steven Stamkos	02/07/1990	Markham, ON, Canada	Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)
John Tavares	09/20/1990	Mississauga, ON, Canada	New York Islanders (NHL)
Jonathan Toews	04/29/1988	Winnipeg, MB, Canada	Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)

Defensemen
Name	Birthdate	Hometown	Current Team
Jay Bouwmeester	09/27/1983	Edmonton, AB, Canada	St. Louis Blues (NHL)
Drew Doughty	12/08/1989	London, ON, Canada	Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Dan Hamhuis	12/13/1982	Smithers, BC, Canada	Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Duncan Keith	07/16/1983	Winnipeg, MB, Canada	Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
Alex Pietrangelo	01/18/1990	King City, ON, Canada	St. Louis Blues (NHL)
P.K. Subban	05/13/1989	Toronto, ON, Canada	Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Marc-Edouard Vlasic	03/30/1987	Montreal, QC, Canada	San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Shea Weber	08/14/1985	Sicamous, BC, Canada	Nashville Predators (NHL)

Goaltenders
Name	Birthdate	Hometown	Current Team
Roberto Luongo	04/04/1979	Montreal, QC, Canada	Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Carey Price	08/16/1987	Anahim Lake, BC, Canada	Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Mike Smith	03/22/1982	Kingston, ON, Canada	Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)

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