1996 World Cup Of Hockey Box Scores
The 1996 World Cup of Hockey was a tournament that took place from August 31 to September 14, 1996. It was the first World Cup of Hockey tournament and was jointly organized by the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA). The tournament featured eight teams, including Canada, the United States, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Germany, and Slovakia. The tournament was played in cities across North America, including Montreal, Ottawa, Philadelphia, and Vancouver.
Group Stage
The tournament featured two groups of four teams. In Group A, Canada, the United States, Russia, and Slovakia competed, while Group B consisted of Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and Germany. The top two teams from each group advanced to the semifinals. One of the most memorable games of the group stage was the opening game between Canada and the United States. The game was held at the CoreStates Center in Philadelphia and ended in a 5-2 victory for the United States.
Other notable games included Russia's 5-2 victory over the United States and Canada's 3-3 tie with Slovakia. The Czech Republic also had a strong showing in the group stage, winning all three of their games.
Semifinals
The semifinals of the tournament were held on September 12, 1996. In the first semifinal, Canada faced off against the United States at the CoreStates Center in Philadelphia. The game was a close one, with Canada ultimately emerging victorious with a score of 4-3. The second semifinal saw the Czech Republic take on Russia at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. The Czechs won the game 4-2 to advance to the final.
Final
The final of the 1996 World Cup of Hockey was held on September 14, 1996, at the CoreStates Center in Philadelphia. The game was a rematch of the opening game of the tournament, as Canada once again faced off against the United States. The game was a close one, with both teams playing hard and the score tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation. In overtime, it was Canadian legend Steve Yzerman who scored the game-winning goal to give Canada the victory and the championship.
Conclusion
The 1996 World Cup of Hockey was an important moment in hockey history. It was the first World Cup of Hockey tournament and set the stage for future tournaments. The tournament featured some of the best players in the world and provided fans with some unforgettable moments. The box scores from the tournament tell the story of a hard-fought battle between some of the top hockey nations in the world.
Today, the 1996 World Cup of Hockey remains a cherished memory for hockey fans around the world.
