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2016 World Cup of Hockey rosters to be announced March 2

Rosters for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey will be announced on March 2, the NHL announced Thursday. All eight teams will reveal their 16-man rosters, then executives from the teams will hold media availability sessions to discuss their decisions. If you're in Canada, Sportsnet will air a three-hour special beginning at 4 p.m. ET to cover the action.

This year's World Cup of Hockey, which represents the event's return after a hiatus, is set for September and will be held in Toronto. The format is slightly modified from the past World Cup tournaments, with six national teams and two special "all-star teams" participating.