Sportsbooks For World Cup Of Hockey

Players such as Brett Hull, John LeClair, Doug Weight and Keith Tkachuk, put the U.S. team on the hockey map with the shocking victory. However, the Canadians redeemed themselves eight years later by winning the tournament after defeating Finland in the final. Three-time Stanley Cup champion Martin Brodeur backstopped Canada to the gold medal after allowing just five goals throughout the entire tournament.

A new feature for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey is the introduction of Team North America and Team Europe — two clubs comprised of the next best players from Canada and United States as well as countries not included in the tournament.

Tkachuk is the tournament’s all-time leading goal scorer with 10 goals in 12 games played. He’s also the all-time leader in points with 12 — recording six in each of the previous two tournaments. Both milestones are sure to fall, as the tournament will now be held regularly every four years.

The Great One — Wayne Gretzky — played in the 1996 tournament for Team Canada, picking up three goals and four assists in seven games.

Later on, the defending champion Canadians will host the Czech Republic at the Air Canada Centre.

Not surprisingly, both the Canadians and Americans are favrorites to escape their World Cup of Hockey openers with crucial victories.

Follow all the action and keep track of the up-to-date live odds before placing your wagers on any team competing at the World Cup of Hockey.

The Canadians dominated the 2004 tournament, finishing the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record, while the Russians were right behind at 2-1.

Be sure to keep track of theh round-robin standing to gain the upper hand before putting your money down during the World Cup of Hockey.