TheRussianRocket. Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/report-world-cup-of-hockey-dates-announced/?__federated=1The return of the World Cup of Hockey will take place Sept. 15 through Oct. 1, 2016, according to a report out of the Czech Republic. Speaking at the IIHF congress in Tenerife, Spain, NHLPA chief Donald Fehr reportedly confirmed the dates and the top six participants. As first reported by Sportsnets Chris Johnston, the event will be held before the 2016-17 season, largely in Toronto. Discussion between the NHL and the NHL Players Association continues as details around the relaunch are still being worked out. The international tournament, last held in 2004, will involve teams from eight countries. Canada, the United States, Finland, Russia, Sweden and the Czech Republic will be six of the teams. The final two spots have yet to be decided and could be determined by a play-in qualification game(s). According to the new report, IIHF president Rene Fasel will fly to Toronto in October to work out details with the NHL and the PA. Both the league and the Players Association maintain that an official announcement of the event isnt imminent. ...I for one can't wait! Basically a modified hockey version of the UEFA Champions League and one team/league will surely be able to say it's the best from the rest. Hope it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/report-world-cup-of-hockey-dates-announced/?__federated=1 ...I for one can't wait! Basically a modified hockey version of the UEFA Champions League and one team/league will surely be able to say it's the best from the rest. Hope it happens Actually it's a Hockey version of the World Cup of Soccer! lol England, Spain, Germany doesn't participate in the Champions League, it's the Real Madrid, Man U, Barcelona, Chelsea, etc. So a hockey version of the Champions League would mean the Canucks, the Hawks, the Pens, etc. would play in that competition and not Canada, Russie, USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I will watch because Canada plays in it but I wouldn't care if this tournament nevered happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubuya Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Get rid of the olympics and let the NHL and players cash in on a premiere tournament they own. That way when players start getting injured at least their teams can get some financial compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Actually it's a Hockey version of the World Cup of Soccer! lol England, Spain, Germany doesn't participate in the Champions League, it's the Real Madrid, Man U, Barcelona, Chelsea, etc. So a hockey version of the Champions League would mean the Canucks, the Hawks, the Pens, etc. would play in that competition and not Canada, Russie, USA. Yes, my bad, got confused lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Yes, my bad, got confused lol. How in the world can you confuse them...? The European leagues already have their own kind of Champions League, but there are no KHL teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 World Cup Hockey(edit: Also when it was Canada Cup) was some of the best hockey ever played!!! Stoked to see it coming back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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