The hockey season is starting early this year. Thanks to the World Cup of Hockey, we’re getting a little taste of the best of the best before diving into the 2016-17 season.
What exactly is the World Cup of Hockey? It’s an international ice hockey tournament that replaced the Canada Cup in 1996. It has only taken place twice, with Team USA winning the inaugural year and Team Canada taking home the gold in 2004. After this year’s tournament, which is scheduled to take place between September 17 - October 1, the plan is for it to be held on a regular basis every four years.