From the official release by the NHL and NHLPA.
TEAM NORTH AMERICA NAMES 16 PLAYERS TO WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY 2016 ROSTER
TORONTO (March 2, 2016) – The Team North America management staff announced today the initial 16 players to its roster for the World Cup of Hockey 2016.
The top hockey players from Canada and the United States who are 23 or under as of Oct. 1, 2016 are available for selection exclusively by Team North America.
Named to Team North America are:
D Ryan Murray, Columbus Blue Jackets
F Sean Monahan, Calgary Flames
F Brandon Saad, Columbus Blue Jackets
Team North America’s management staff was appointed by the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL), and consists of General Manager Peter Chiarelli (Edmonton Oilers), Associate General Manager Stan Bowman (Chicago Blackhawks), Head Coach Todd McLellan (Edmonton Oilers), Director of Operations Ryan Jankowski, Adam Graves (Special Assistant to the General Managers), Pat Verbeek (Director of Player Personnel) and Paul Fenton (Director of Player Personnel).