1996 World Cup of Hockey
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The first World Cup of Hockey (WCH), or 1996 World Cup of Hockey, replaced the Canada Cup as one of the premier championships for professional ice hockey.
Quick Facts Tournament details, Host countries ...
Tournament details | |
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Host countries | Canada Czech Republic Finland Germany Sweden United States |
Venue(s) | 9 (in 9 host cities) |
Dates | August 26 – September 14, 1996 |
Teams | 8 |
Final positions | |
Champions | United States (1st title) |
Tournament statistics | |
Games played | 19 |
Goals scored | 140 (7.37 per game) |
Scoring leader(s) | Brett Hull (11 pts) |
MVP | Mike Richter |
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