The Edmonton Oilers confirmed on Saturday that forwards Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall have accepted invitations to play for Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship.

Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon confirmed Saturday night that 2014 No. 1 overall pick Aaron Ekblad will also be headed to the Czech Republic to represent Canada.

TSN's Ryan Rishaug reported Sunday that Dallas Stars centre Cody Eakin and Buffalo Sabres centre Tyler Ennis will also be joining the team while Art Ross Trophy winner Jamie Benn, San Jose Sharks centre Logan Couture, and Columbus Blue Jackets centre Ryan Johansen all declined invites. 

The Oilers also said that Nail Yakupov was invited to Team Russia's training camp, and Oscar Klefbom will play for Sweden.

The tournament takes place in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic from May 1-17.

Eberle and Hall have represented Canada on several occasions, most recently at the 2013 event in Helsinki and Stockholm. Ekblad will make his first appearance with the senior team after previously winning Under-18 gold in 2013 and finishing fourth at the 2014 World Juniors.

The 24-year-old Eberle led the Oilers with 62 points this season, scoring 23 goals and 39 assists. Hall was limited to 52 games this season, scoring 13 goals and 23 assists.

Ekblad had a standout rookie season with the Panthers and is believed to be a strong candidate for the Calder memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year. In 80 games the Windsor, Ont.-native scored 12 goals and added 26 assists.

Eakin finished with 19 goals and 40 points in 78 games for the Stars while Ennis had 20 goals and 46 points in 78 points with the Sabres.

In response to the selection by Sweden, Klefbom said, "My first time in Tre Kronor", according to an Oilers tweet.