skip navigation

World Cup of Hockey Returning

By USAHockey.com, 01/24/15, 2:30PM MST

Share

Eight-team tournament will be staged in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre, from Sept. 17-Oct. 1, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The World Cup of Hockey is returning in 2016 it was announced here today at Nationwide Arena by the NHL and NHLPA.

The eight-team tournament, which will include the U.S., Canada, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Czech Republic, a pan-European all-star team (Team Europe) and a North American 23-and-under team (Team North American Youngstars), will be staged in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre, from Sept. 17-Oct. 1.

USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio, Jim Johannson, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey and two-time U.S. Olympian Patrick Kane, a current member of the Chicago Blackhawks, were among those on hand for the announcement.

“It’s a terrific day for our sport with announcement of the World Cup coming back in 2016,” said DeGregorio. “As a fan, it’s always special to see the top players in the game competing on the world stage.”

“We’re certainly excited to have the World Cup of Hockey back on the calendar,” said Jim Johannson, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey. “It will be a great showcase for the game, and with the added element of a young guns team, it will provide an opportunity for more American players to compete in the event.”

“Any time you can represent your country, it’s exciting,” said Kane. “It’s something as players I think we all look forward to having a chance to do, whether it be in the Olympics or an event like the World Cup.”

Two previous World Cups of Hockey have been conducted. Team USA won the inaugural event in 1996, beating Canada in the best-of-three finals, while Canada won the competition in 2004.

Recent News

Michigan Womens's Ice Hockey Team - by Nolan Bona
  • The Game Lives On

  • By Clara Boudette 03/13/2024, 10:15am MDT
  • The University of Michigan Women’s Ice Hockey Team Embraces Domestic & Global Opportunities American College Hockey Association Provides
  • Read More
The Lady Duck "We Play Her Way" program smiles for a photograph on the ice.
Group Picture of the adaptive hockey on-ice event. They are wearing Victory Green Dallas Stars jerseys and black and orange jerseys as they pose for a picture on the ice.
A young boy, in a black Bauer helmet and a navy USA Hockey/NHL jersey sits on the ice and smiles during Try Hockey For Free Day
The Grow Colorado Goalies clinic takes a group photo, with coaches and young goaltenders on the ice.
The Irish Youth Hockey League hosting a Try Hockey For Free Event. Young girls on the ice pose for a photograph after the event.
The Over-80 USA Hockey Team, comprised of players from eight different states (New Hampshire, Minnesota, Alaska, Massachusetts, Colorado, Illinois, Florida and California), came together in the Fall of 2023 to compete in the Canada 150 Cup tournament in B
Four officials stand together on the ice for the Chitpole All-American Game

Most Popular Articles

The Over-80 USA Hockey Team, comprised of players from eight different states (New Hampshire, Minnesota, Alaska, Massachusetts, Colorado, Illinois, Florida and California), came together in the Fall of 2023 to compete in the Canada 150 Cup tournament in B

For the Over-80 U.S. Team, Age Is Just a Number

By Steve Mann 02/23/2024, 4:00pm MST

After hosting the national championships in 2022, St. Louis is receiving rave reviews again this year.

Eleven Different Cities in Nine States Will Crown Champions Nationwide