IIHF World ChampionshipDiscuss International Tournaments like the WJC, Olympics, and World Cup, as they take place, or discuss past tournaments. performances.
They had one in 2004, so they aren't stopping because they're in the Olympics.
And I believe last time had games in both North America and Europe, and the finals were in North America.
I think all the teams had home games. Then semi-finals and finals were in Eastern North America (Montreal, Toronto, maybe Boston or so).
edit. Here's the list of venues they played in:
* Air Canada Centre – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
* Bell Centre – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
* Globe Arena – Stockholm, Sweden
* Hartwall Areena – Helsinki, Finland
* Kölnarena – Cologne, Germany
* Sazka Arena – Prague, Czech Republic
* Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
I know this might be slightly OT but...why did they get rid of the Canada Cup?
Reminded them too much of Alan Eagleson?
No seriously, I hate to admit it but those were actually great tournaments he did despite being a scoundrel
Yes like the above posters have said I believe a 2011 tournament is in order. After those Olympics how could they not want to keep this going? I think it would be a wise move. And I think Stamkos and Green would even find spots on these teams
-A 'best on best' every two years is too often, why mess with the Olympics. -The level of hockey in February is far better than in late summer. -It is lame and unfair if the important games are always in North America. -It is too taxing on smaller countries with great players but little depth; have to ask the same set of players to step up and represent too often. -A 'best on best' every two years would damage the World Championships. -It shouldn't be called a World Cup unless there is a proper host nation.
There I think I got all my points in rather briefly.
-A 'best on best' every two years is too often, why mess with the Olympics. -The level of hockey in February is far better than in late summer. -It is lame and unfair if the important games are always in North America. -It is too taxing on smaller countries with great players but little depth; have to ask the same set of players to step up and represent too often. -A 'best on best' every two years would damage the World Championships. -It shouldn't be called a World Cup unless there is a proper host nation.
European countries have never applied to host as far as I know.
Isn't the World Cup Of Hockey viewed as merely a exhibition tournament? Most Europeans don't see it being a valid tournament as it not not recognized by the IIHF. Winning doesn't even give you points towards the World Rankings.
