Canada would face Czechoslovakia, the only team to beat Canada in the round robin, in the inaugural final. The World Cup of Hockey is a joint effort of the NHLPA and the NHL, in cooperation with the International twice in 2007, including a goal in the gold medal game, and added six points in seven games one year later. Last time I was kind of more of a depth defenceman, probably much the same as this time, says Bouwmeester. In Game 1, Canada erased a 41 second period deficit to send the game to overtime, only to lose on Alexander Semak's goal at 5:33 of the extra frame. Championship, and all but one goaltender Corey Crawford has previous international experience on their rsum. know that I could just go out there, be me, and play my game.. Joining Team Canada with the NHL in the midst of a lockout, Nugent-Hopkins wore the C at the 2013 World Juniors after playing a full season in the NHL Roy had a goal and an assist to help Canada past the Slovaks. management team and coaching staff felt it was critical to ensure continuity between the number of left- and right-handed defencemen on our roster, and for Wednesday at the Air Canada Centre. For more information on World Cup of Hockey 2016, visit WCH2016.com. The game required double overtime. RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS white of Team Canada as he is today with the Boston Bruins a feisty winger who played bigger than his size and loved to play physical. The emotion, excitement and skill on display are likely never to be seen on this level again. 2013 WJC 7GP 7G 2A 9P (gold medal/All-Star Team), JOHN GIBSON Canada was pushing to tie the game before the period was out. That is a skilled team and they came here to play. Thats quite a compliment and if it olds true, Russia could soon be back on top as the team So is success following Duchene, or does Duchene help create success? Being named to the World Cup team is an incredible It was a lot of fun, says Lemieux, who is Canadas captain in this medal. summertime, so I think that allows me to have success during the wintertime.. political infighting and a corrupt development system. well as Claude Giroux (Hearst, Ont./Philadelphia, NHL) and Joe Thornton (St. Thomas, Ont./San Jose, NHL). 2014 WJC 7GP 1G 3A 4P The two hockey superpowers faced off in an eight-game exhibition between the best Canadian NHL players and the best from the Soviet Union. Duchene, who is looking forward to playing at the World Cup in Toronto, just under three hours south of his hometown of Haliburton. On a late power play, Canada did everything but score, including hitting a post. I'd love to know. some tough games against the United States in the last few tournaments but that all goes in cycles and The Official Site of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Even in this new role, It produced the seminal hockey moment for most Canadians of a certain age. Its a big reason why you play to represent Perry is only the second player to combine Triple Gold membership with a gold-medal win at the IIHF World Junior There was a lot expected from the duo and they did not disappoint. A country in northern North America, the second largest country in the world; pop. It also established Sweden and Czechoslovakia as serious hockey powerhouses that could compete with Canada and the Soviet Union. The teams had 12 representatives on the roster and the team was coached by the Oilers coaching staff. And the sheer talent and intensity on the ice ensured that the '87 Canada Cup was hockey at its best. It was the first true, best on best tournament in the world. To be around so many great people and to have had the chance to be along for the ride so many times just made it that much more exciting to have the at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. physically and mentally, says Quinn. Its pretty fun when you think about it 12 years have gone by but it seems like it wasnt that The Russians are coming off a 3-1 victory over the United States and a win over Canada would The Soviet Union were one goal away from claiming their second Canada Cup. The Soviet Union completely embarrassed Canada 8-1. I started out as kind of an eighth defenceman [in 2004], then a couple of guys got hurt and I ended up getting a chance to play, he says. These moments will never leave their minds. The ones I have been around have been clearly high-motivated people. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. goals in five games en route to bronze, Canadas 14th consecutive medal at the World Juniors. While being one of the fastest and most talented players on the ice has always helped Duchene crack Team Canada rosters, his commitment and attitude hasnt It seemed no matter what team Canada did, they could not solve the Czech netminder. 2009 WJC 6GP 8G 7A 15P (gold medal/MVP/Best Forward/All-Star Team). came in the gold medal game; his goal give Canada a 2-0 lead in a game it eventually won 3-2 in overtime. Leaf at two other IIHF World Championships (2012, 2013) and the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championship, OReilly has won gold with Canada at the 2008 Memorial of It has changed. Player birthdate, birthplace, height and weight information for Team Canada. By 1996, the NHL was full of Russian superstars. Its always a huge honour, especially me being 37; to play here with these guys is special, knowing I can be with these guys still, its pretty cool., I think health, says Thornton. Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament. Team Canada: December 1987 HC Davos: 4:2 (2:0, 2:0, 0:2) Frjestads BK December 1987 HC Davos 1:7 (1:3, 0:3, 0:1) Krylja Sowetow Moskau: December 1987 Frjestads BK: 3:1 . I know Jeff wanted to play and represent Canada, and his decision to step aside as they continue to monitor his injury speaks to his character and combining for seven gold medals, one silver and three bronze, an MVP selection, and six all-star team berths. The Ontario Women's Hockey Association hosted the tournament. All tournament games will be played Dale Hawerchuk beat Hasek to get Canada back in the game. For Czechoslovakia, Finland and Sweden, see 1987 Canada Cup#Rosters . had to wait until 2002 to extract revenge, beating the United States 5-2 on home soil for the gold medal at point in all six games, deservedly earning Top Defenceman honours and a spot on the media all-star team. This team is as individually as strong through their lineup as anyone I can remember, We were joking about that all of a sudden were the old guys. The 1987 Canada Cup has a lasting legacy. The last goaltender to play every second of every game for Team Canada at the World Juniors, Price backstopped the Canadians to a third-consecutive gold After the success of the Summit Series and Super Series, the demand for a best on best tournament was at an all-time high. The 17-year-old had three assists in a tournament-opening win over the host Czechs, and chipped in a goal and two assists the rest of the way 2007 WJC 6GP 4G 3A 7P (gold medal). The series would show just how closely matched the teams were. ever-growing trophy collection. Time flies. The second game required overtime. Sakic was referring to the championship series of the 1987 Canada Cup which was a best-of-three final between Canada and the Soviet Union. Sid, Toews and Web are great men who have had unbelievable on-ice success,said Mike Babcock, head coach of Team Canada at World Cup of Hockey 2016. Bouwmeester, 32, was on the 2004 World Cup-winning squad, and has also won gold for Canada at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and the 2003 and 2004 IIHF Carter, also 31, won Olympic gold in Sochi in 2014, and was part of the 2005 Canadas National Junior Team that captured gold in Grand Forks, N.D., and the But in 2004, he set the physical tone while making his best-on-best tournament. The 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union produced some exceptional hockey. The U.S. and Sweden won to conclude the preliminary round. under the microscope in Russia, displaying his rare combination of speed and skill. to experience it with him again. Team Canada to play and win the World Cup of Hockey in 2004. The 1987 Labatt Canada Cup was a professional international ice hockey tournament held from August 28 to September 15, 1987. Marchand scored Serdachny was the overtime hero to keep Canada alive in the series. Lemieux led the tournament in scoring with 11 goals and was second in points with 18. Perry lined up alongside Patrice Bergeron and Sidney Crosby on what coaches initially deployed as their shutdown line. [2] Soviet coach Viktor Tikhonov said he felt the main reason his team lost was because of "bias and errors in refereeing. taken care of for us is always first-class. Sweden and Czechoslovakia rounded out the top four. Team Canada was heavily favoured to win their first game against South Africa, a team made up almost entirely by amateurs. In 1981, the tournament adopted a one-game winner take all final. He is coming off a gold-medal Heres a closer look at the under-24 stand-outs headed to the World Cup: SEAN COUTURIER Couture, 27, led the NHL in playoff assists and points last season, and last donned the Maple Leaf at the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championship. This year its the inclusion of two non-national teams Europe and North Rounding out the red-and-whites offense are Matt Duchene (Haliburton, Ont./Colorado, NHL) and Brad Marchand (Hammonds Plains, N.S./Boston, NHL) who added to Canadas gold-medal haul last Sunday at the IIHF World Championship, as However, South Africa put up a tough challenge to the Canadian team. over Switzerland and the Czech Republic in six games playing on a line with Jeff Carter and Ryan Getzlaf. The Soviets were in danger of running away with the game, similar to what happened in 1981. That seemed to ignite team Canada. Only six players from Canadas tournament-winning roster remain active in the National Hockey League. Canada looked to be on their way to tying the series, butValeri Kamensky tied the game up with 1:04 remaining. Ottawa and Canadian Tire Centre will welcome Team Canadas World Cup of Hockey training camp and host a pre-tournament game against Team USA this While it doesnt get held up in the same way as 72, the 87 Canada Cup final was some of the best hockey ever played. Canada East and the U.S. earned semifinal successes in Cornwall. This time around, Duchene is full of confidence and isnt underestimating his abilities, and that cant be good news for the rest of the hockey world. back then there were a lot of bigger guys that as a defenceman were harder to move and played a bit more physical game.. and we want to keep getting better and get ready for the quarter-final game, says Sakic. . Of the group, 16 are World Juniors alumni, and 14 of them have a gold medal The 31-year-old Weber has won gold for Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship and IIHF World Championship, and at two Olympic Winter Games. [The key to success] is you have A three-time Stanley Cup champion, Keith has won Olympic gold for Canada in both 2010 and 2014, and earned silver at the 2008 IIHF World Championship.