Staal headlines Team Canada for Beijing Olympics

AFP, Los Angeles :
Eric Staal headlined the list of players named by Hockey Canada on Tuesday to represent the country in the men’s hockey tournament at next month’s Beijing Olympics.
Staal, who is the frontrunner to be named captain of Team Canada, will be joined for next month’s Olympics by an eclectic mix of pros, college players and junior stars.
Staal is one of just a few who are members of the Triple Gold Club, which comprises players who have won an Olympic gold medal, a Stanley Cup and a World Championship title.
“We have a balance of some guys who played a lot of pro, some guys played college, some guys are just getting their feet wet,” said Staal, who was one of 25 players announced Tuesday.
“I love the look of our lineup and the balance that we have. Obviously you have to get on the ice to get a feel of how it is all going to play out.”