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World Cup of Hockey rosters: NHL stars to represent their countries in 2016

The 2016 World Cup of Hockey is set for Sept. 17 through Oct. 1 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, and now we know which NHL stars will represent their countries in the two-week event.

There are eight teams — United States, Canada, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, a team with players from the remaining European countries, and a team with North American players who have not turned 24 by Oct. 1, 2016.

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The first 16 players for each team were announced on March 2, and the remaining seven roster spots will be announced June 1.