Canada's men's Olympic hockey team to be unveiled today

For the second straight Olympics, the NHL won’t be participating at the Winter Games, but that doesn’t mean Canada won’t be icing a medal-contending men’s hockey squad.

The team, which will be announced this morning at 11 a.m. ET during a press conference that will be carried live on CBCSports.ca, is expected to include a mix of championship-winning veterans and talented youngsters ready for a taste of pressure-filled hockey.

Potential players include Eric Staal and Owen Power.

Staal, who hasn’t played in the NHL this season, is among a select group of players that have captured Olympic, Stanley Cup and world championship