The first round of Team Canada roster cuts were announced this morning twelve days before they open up the World Junior Championship against the Russians, with Flames prospect Ryan Howse amongst the nine players sent home. Howse has 22 goals and 38 points in just 29 games so far this season with the Chilliwhack Bruins of the WHL, and at 19 years of age, this was his final year of eligibility for the tournament. Canada's roster will be finalized tomorrow.