Shea Weber named to Canada's 2016 World Cup of Hockey roster

The Nashville Predators' captain will be representing Team Canada at this year's World Cup of Hockey in Toronto, and it hardly comes as a surprise.

Team Canada announces initial roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/QwiPd54FKo

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 2, 2016

Weber is a two-time Olympic gold medal winner with Canada, and was a lock to make the team. He will providing his home and native land with his elephant gun of a slapshot, as well as making zone entries a nightmare for the opposing teams.

As usual, Canada will be one of the heavy favorites in the tournament and will have a lot to play for as the hosting country.

Also, check out these jerseys:

Designed for glory, built to win. Introducing the official Canada #WCH2016 jersey. pic.twitter.com/YP8FVdQHYe

— adidas Canada (@adidasCA) March 2, 2016