Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill will lead Canada's entry in the upcoming world hockey championships in the Czech Republic.

Nill was named Canada's general manager Wednesday for the tournament that opens May 1 in Prague.

Arizona Coyotes assistant GM Sean Burke, former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Claude Loiselle, former Washington Capitals GM George McPhee and Tampa Bay Lightning assistant GM Pat Verbeek were also among the executives appointed to Canada's management group.

“This is a group with tremendous experience, both at the NHL level and internationally, in management and as players,” Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Tom Renney said.

“The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship is one of the biggest events on the international calendar, and I know this group is excited to come together, build a roster and make Canadians proud next month in Prague and Ostrava.”

Nill is in his second season as general manager of the Stars. He acquired forward Tyler Seguin in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Bruins in the summer of 2013 and traded for center Jason Spezza one year later.

The coaching staff for Canada's squad has not been announced.