1996 World Cup of Hockey

1996 World Cup of Hockey
Tournament details
Host countries Canada
 Czech Republic
 Finland
 Germany
 Sweden
 United States
Venue(s)9 (in 9 host cities)
DatesAugust 26 – September 14, 1996
Teams8
Final positions
Champions  United States (1st title)
Tournament statistics
Games played19
Goals scored140 (7.37 per game)
Scoring leader(s)United States Brett Hull (11 pts)
MVPUnited States Mike Richter

The first World Cup of Hockey (WCH), or 1996 World Cup of Hockey, replaced the Canada Cup as one of the premier championships for professional ice hockey.