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Everything you need to know about the World Cup of Hockey

Everything you need to know about the World Cup of Hockey

You won't have to wait until the Olympics or even the Stanley Cup Final to see the best hockey players in the world playing for a championship.That's because this year the NHL, in conjunction with its players' association and the International Ice Hockey Federation have resurrected the World Cup of Hockey.You might remember World Cups taking place in 1996 and 2004, or you might remember the five Canada Cups between 1976 and 1991.
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Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane off in different directions at World Cup

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane off in different directions at World Cup

Patrick Kane is headed home.Jonathan Toews is at the World Cup of Hockey for the long haul.The Blackhawks teammates, seemingly attached at the hip since entering the NHL together in 2007, had vastly different experiences in the World Cup.
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World Cup of Hockey results 2016: Canada blasts Czech Republic, Europe surprises USA

World Cup of Hockey results 2016: Canada blasts Czech Republic, Europe surprises USA

With the pre-tournament exhibitions out of the way, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey opened up on Saturday with one game ending how everyone probably expected, while the other's result surprised.Two Blackhawks were of course heavily involved in the tournament's opening proceedings: the newly acquired Michal Kempny for Team Czech Republic and Patrick Kane for Team USA.In the opening game, Team USA was supposed to have an easy victory to start off group play in the tournament's round-robin against Team Europe.
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Canadian netminder Corey Crawford solid in World Cup of Hockey debut

Canadian netminder Corey Crawford solid in World Cup of Hockey debut

Team Canada goalie Corey Crawford makes a save during third period World Cup of Hockey action against Team Europe in Toronto on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteTORONTO - Team Canada goaltender Corey Crawford made his World Cup of Hockey debut on Wednesday night and he took full advantage of the opportunity.Crawford made 19 saves in a 4-1 victory over Team Europe at Air Canada Centre to help Canada sweep its three round-robin games and lock up first place in Group A.
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