"James Reimer's strong play during the past few months will get an extension on the international stage.

The Maple Leafs rookie goaltender confirmed on Monday morning he has accepted an invitation to play for Canada at the world championship in Slovakia.

"I'm stoked," Reimer said. "I couldn't turn that one down."

Not long after Reimer said he would be wearing a maple leaf of a different colour, Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf confirmed he will play for Canada as well and said he did not hesitate when he was asked. Ditto for fellow defenceman Luke Schenn.

"I'm really looking forward to it," Phaneuf said.

Said Schenn: "When you get the invite, you've got to go."

Reimer was 20-10-5 for the Leafs and had a .921 save percentage. Without him, the Leafs wouldn't have come as close as they did to making the playoffs before they were eliminated from contention. "