HALIFAX - More players joined the IIHF World Championship as teams continued to fill out their rosters.

Latvia added forward Martins Karsums, who plays in the American Hockey League with the Providence Bruins. Karsums will make his debut in today's game against Norway.

Finnish forward Esa Pirnes is also expected to suit up in tonight's game against the U.S. The Farjestads star was added today to the roster.