World Cup of Hockey Rosters Announced
Well, there's no hockey action for a few more days, so the biggest news today was the announcement of the final team rosters for the 2016 WOH tournament.
Rangers players participating are Lundqvist (Sweden), Stepan, McDonagh (USA), JT Miller (North America), and Zucc (Europe).
When: Sept. 17 - Oct. 1, 2016
Where: Air Canada Centre in Toronto
Who: Eight International Teams
Organizers: NHL; NHLPA; IIHF
Rules: NHL
Rosters; 20 skaters plus 3 goalies
Last WCH: 2006; Winner: Canada
| Group A | Group B |
| Team Canada | Team Finland |
| Team Czech Republic | Team North America |
| Team Europe | Team Russia |
| Team USA | Team Sweden |
The top two finishers in each group advance to the semifinals, with the winners playing a best two out of three for the title.
The NHL has said that this tournament will have no bearing on the decision on whether to participate in the 2018 Olympics, but only time will tell.
It should be an interesting tournament, but as a Rangers fan I have two concerns: The first of course, is avoiding any injuries, especially to Hank. The second is wear and tear because it's going to be a long season for some. But it is what it is and for hockey fans it should be fun.
Thoughts?
Team North America announces final roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/gjuWQbXgy6
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 27, 2016
Team USA announces final roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/Aynwt7T5Ac
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 27, 2016
Team Europe announces final roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/vlpH1l2mga
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 27, 2016
Team Canada announces final roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/iVICx4hrle
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 27, 2016
Team Sweden announces final roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/bAqJSPYKCT
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 27, 2016
Team Czech Republic announces final roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/KDzbwGL9De
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 27, 2016
Team Russia announces final roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/buKlvCjKcp
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 27, 2016
NHL may ban Slava Voynov from competing for Russia in World Cup of Hockey
Team Finland announces final roster for World Cup of Hockey 2016. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/flTY0QygkX
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 27, 2016
