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1996 World Cup of Hockey
Tournament details
Host countries
Canada Czech Republic Finland Germany Sweden United States
Venue(s)
9 (in 9 host cities)
Dates
August 26 – September 14, 1996
Teams
8
Final positions
Champions
United States (1st title)
Tournament statistics
Games played
19
Goals scored
140 (7.37 per game)
Scoring leader(s)
Brett Hull (11 pts)
MVP
Mike Richter
← 1991 (Canada Cup)
2004 →
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