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The first edition of the Cup featured the United States of America, Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, Russia, and Germany. In an upset, the USA won gold, Canada won silver, and Russia ended up with bronze.

Rosters

• see 1996 World Cup of Hockey rosters

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Results

North American Pool

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Scores

• August 29, Vancouver: Russia 3-5 Canada
• August 31, Montreal: Slovakia 4-7 Russia
• August 31, Philadelphia: Canada 3-5 United States
• September 1, Ottawa: Canada 3-2 Slovakia
• September 2, New York City: Russia 2-5 United States
• September 3, New York City: United States 9-3 Slovakia

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European Pool

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Scores

• August 26, Stockholm: Germany 1-6 Sweden
• August 27, Helsinki: Finland 7-3 Czech Republic
• August 28, Helsinki: Germany 3-8 Finland
• August 29, Prague: Sweden 3-0 Czech Republic
• August 31, Garmisch: Czech Republic 1-7 Germany
• September 1, Stockholm: Finland 2-5 Sweden

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Quarterfinals

• September 5, Montreal: Germany 1-4 Canada
• September 6, Ottawa: Russia 5-0 Finland

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Semifinals

• September 7, Philadelphia: Canada 3-2 Sweden (2OT)
• September 8, Ottawa: Russia 2-5 United States

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Finals

• September 10, Philadelphia: Canada 4-3 United States 3 (OT)
• September 12, Montreal: United States 5-2 Canada
• September 14, Montreal: Canada 2-5 United States

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Leading scorers

• Leading Goaltender: Curtis Joseph, Canada (2.31 GAA)
• Tournament MVP: Mike Richter, USA

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All-star team

• Goaltender: Mike Richter, USA
• Defence: Calle Johansson, Sweden; Chris Chelios, USA
• Forwards: Brett Hull, USA; Mats Sundin, Sweden; John LeClair, USA

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See also

• International Ice Hockey Federation
• National Hockey League
• Summit Series
• World Cup of Hockey
• World Professional Hockey Championships
• 2004 World Cup of Hockey

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External links

• International Hockey Statistics Database (http://InternationalHockeyFan.Com)