Pittsburgh Penguins rookie defenseman Harrison Brunicke was selected for Hockey Canada’s preliminary roster for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Junior Championship tournament.

Olympic hockey rinks will be slightly wider but over 3 feet shorter than NHL ice, changing play dynamics at the Winter Games.

Also from the NHL's Board of Governors meeting, updates on Canada's men's roster, World Cup planning, Junior-NCAA logistics and NHL revenue.

Some of Canada's top stars in Olympic men's hockey shined brightest against Team USA since NHL participation began in 1998.