This time The The finals took place in Montreal on September 11, 1987, and Hamilton, Ontario, on September 13 and September 15, 1987, and were won by Team Canada. Played in the midst of the Cold War, there was a definite sense of urgency and hatred between the teams. Five months before going first overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, he But its not just the on-ice talents that have helped Duchene become a Team Canada mainstay, although those dont hurt. [Thorntons] a few years older than I am rolled around he had played in three World Juniors and two IIHF World Championships. QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League), U20 Nationell (Swedish U20 League - Tier 1), U20 Regional (Swedish U20 League - Tier 2). It has changed. Team Canada meets Team Russia in its final pre-tournament game at 7:30 p.m. One thing that has always been consistent is the standard that Hockey Canada brings, Duchene says. Canada needed to solve Hasek again in the semifinal. The tournament allowed for all professionals so WHA and NHL players could participate. Eight teams Team Canada, Team Czech Republic, Team Europe, Team Finland, Team North America, Team Russia, Team Sweden, Near the end of the 1850s, thousands of prospectors made their way to the Southern Rocky Mountains, part of present-day Colorado, in search of a Team Canada roster at Canada Cup in 1987. Canada and the Soviet Union. The mystery surrounding Russian hockey was gone. We look forward to them stepping up and leading our group as we work to achieve our ultimate goal at the World Cup.. representing more than 15 countries. Championship, and all but one goaltender Corey Crawford has previous international experience on their rsum. JONATHAN TOEWS In 2004, though, he embraced a different role. TORONTO Joe Sakic calls it the best hockey he has ever seen and thats saying something Peter Stastny, who had defected from Czechoslovakia, laced up with Team Canada for this tournament also. The 1987 tournament, however, had the best three-game exhibition of hockey ever seen. The round robin had few surprised. 2005 WJC 6GP 0G 0A 0P (gold medal). By the time the World Cup against Slovakia on Sunday. The United States and Soviet Union teams complained about the neutrality of the officiating in the tournament. for Wednesday at the Air Canada Centre. 2013 WJC 6GP 4G 11A 15P (Best Forward/All-Star Team). Team Canada: 4 3 1 12:12 6:2 3. Canada went on to win the tournament over the USA. Sweden finished third. These are three leaders who have demonstrated their ability to win at all levels, and we are looking to them to bring that experience, and their This is one of the two best things I achieved in my career the other is making the Olympic team, which felt just as good as winning Olympic gold, said If you watched those games [from 2004] and then the games in this tournament, thered be a pretty noticeable difference, says Bouwmeester, now 32. Its a big reason why you play to represent The first day you walk in [the locker room] and see that logo in your stall, its extremely special Early in the third, Grant Fuhr made a sprawling save to keep the deficit at two. The medal round starts next week and win, lose or draw, Canadas quarter-final game is set The Ontario Women's Hockey Association hosted the tournament. While he puts in the work for Team Canada, Team Canada has put in the work to make his international 2012 WJC 6GP 0G 2A 2P Viacheslav Fetisov and Alexei Kasatonov were on defence. pre-tournament game against Russia in Pittsburgh. JOHN TAVARES Sept. 5. The Soviets scored four unanswered goals from Kasatonov, Krutov, Makarov and the emerging Valeri Kamensky to take a 4-1 second-period lead. Just over two minutes after the Soviets tied the game, Mario Lemieux restored Canadas lead, 4-3, heading into the third. International Ice Hockey Federation. World Championship gold, Stanley Cup), and win World Juniors gold and the Memorial Cup (with London in 2005). LW Paul Henderson - C Phil Esposito - RW Mike Bossy. hockey across the country. forced Chris Pronger out and brought Bouwmeester in. Tom Renney 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 Ten times Duchene has worn the red and white of Team Canada the 2016 World Cup of Hockey is his 11th appearance and seven times the Haliburton, Ont., Duchene, who is looking forward to playing at the World Cup in Toronto, just under three hours south of his hometown of Haliburton. The forward line consisted of Igor Larionov, Vladimir Krutov and Sergei Makarov. 2008 WJC 7GP 4G 1A 6P (gold medal) Then Wayne Gretzky scored a go-ahead goal 20 seconds later. torontomapleleafs.com is the official Web site of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club. The Soviet Union would send their amateur athletes to these competitions and dominated them. long ago. performance as the Canadians made it five in a row in Ottawa. Although only 20 at the time and the youngest member of the team Bouwmeester came with years of international experience. In the second period of overtime, Mario Lemieux scored his third goal of the game to give Canada the 6-5 win and force a winner take all game three. Team Canadas roster had 12 future Hall of Fame players on it. 2013 WJC 7GP 1G 6A 7P (gold medal), AUSTON MATTHEWS America and the potential of the Canadians on the latter playing Canada at some point. says. The team's roster for the 2020 Summer Olympics Qualifier. After failing to reach the final of the 76 Canada Cup and being upset by the USA at the 1980 Olympics, the Soviets wanted their mantle back. Canadians love to beat the most. 2000 WJC 7GP 0G 0A 0P (bronze medal) Head coach Pat Quinn Goaltender Chet Pickard - Tri-City Americans Dustin Tokarski - Spokane Chiefs Defence Keith Aulie - Brandon Wheat Kings Ryan Ellis - Windsor Spitfires Cody Goloubef - Wisconsin Badgers Thomas Hickey - "C" Seattle Thunderbirds Tyler Myers - Kelowna Rockets Alex Pietrangelo - St Louis Blues And Niagara IceDogs P. K . Canada came out flat in the first period andSergei Makarov scored 26 seconds into the game. For more information on Canadas National Mens Team, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along via social media on Facebook and Twitter, and at Twitter.com/HC_Men. Hes a proven winner for Team Canada and someone I had the privilege to get to know a little bit over the years, Armstrong says. Heres a closer look at the under-24 stand-outs headed to the World Cup: SEAN COUTURIER The second game required overtime. ), Hockey Canadas vice-president of hockey operations and national teams. Eight teams - Team Canada, Team Czech Republic, Team Europe, Team Finland, Team North America, Team Russia, Team Thornton was employed on a checking line with Shane Doan and Kris Draper. For Czechoslovakia, Finland and Sweden, see 1987 Canada Cup#Rosters . . Canada Coaches Players United States Coaches Players USSR Coaches Players This page uses content from Wikipedia. draw them even in the standings, with a game in hand. 2012 WJC 6GP 0G 3A 3P (bronze medal). says: players come to camp and roles sort themselves out. games (21). respect for them. Even now, when speaking to players that participated in any Canada Cup, they often refer to winning the Canada Cup as the highlight of their career ahead of winning the Stanley Cup. Eight teams Team Canada, Team Czech Republic, Team Europe, Team Finland, Team North America, Team Russia, Team Sweden, Thats been the key for me just being able to still keep up. Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament. The final game did not disappoint. However, South Africa put up a tough challenge to the Canadian team. Additional details on those activities and on The final was set. gone unnoticed; national team staff can see just how seriously he approaches the game. eight-month span; with Ontario at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, as an under-ager at the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championship, and at the 2008 Canadian National Team 1986-87 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com Canadian National Team 1986-87 roster and statistics League Search Page -> Intl -> 1986-87 -> Canadian National Team -> Roster & Statistics Player Register Photo Gallery [35 photos of 62 players] Head Coach: Dave King Canada then beat Sweden in the best of three final to claim their second Canada Cup. Canada scored twice more, each time Mario Lemieux assisted by Wayne Gretzky, but the Soviets replied each time. In 1976, the top two teams played in a best of three finals to determine the champion. Perry lined up alongside Patrice Bergeron and Sidney Crosby on what coaches initially deployed as their shutdown line. In addition to his Olympic gold It was the only time this would happen at a Canada Cup. tallied six seasons as captain of the Nashville Predators, and will wear the A when he hits the ice with the Montreal Canadiens this season. ET at the Air Canada Centre. He won MVP and Best Forward honours after a 15-point effort, earned a spot on the media Sergei Makarovsealed the win with a third-period goal to make it 4-1. Gretzky and Larry Murphy were in on a two on one. The winning Canadian team had 12 future Hockey Hall of Fame members on the roster. Ivan Hlinka tournament, and captained Ontario to a gold medal at the 2008 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. The Soviets had other ideas, jumping out to a 3-0 lead midway through the second period. Mario Lemieux pocked the puck into the neutral zone, and then passed it up to Wayne Gretzky. 2004 team that took home silver at the World Juniors in Finland. I think they are no different from us in that manner. coming together with new teammates and a new coaching staff for a short-term, high-stakes competition like the World Cup. The Maple Leafs and mapleleafs.com are trademarks of MLSE. RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS World Cup of Hockey 2016 is a joint effort of the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players Association, in cooperation with the una delle squadre guida di questo sport, avendo vinto pi di ogni altra: 9 medaglie d'oro alle . Vince Levacalier, Martin St. Louis, Brad Richards to name a few, about taking their game to the next level It was also the debut of the Russian Five a unit that played together at the club level with CSKA Moscow and with the Soviet national team. 32,507,900; capital, Ottawa; official languages, English and French. Mario Lemieux would score two more quick goals to give Canada a 3-2 lead. The blue-liner had three points in six games, all coming in one game one period, in fact; he picked up a goal and two assists in a span of 13 Czechoslovakia jumped out to an early 2-0 lead. World Cup bench boss Mike Babcock. In Game 2, which is considered by some to be the greatest hockey game ever played,[1][4] Canada led 31 after one period, but this time it was the Soviets who came from behind to tie it 33 in the second. Cup is very special and you always dream about winning a Stanley Cup but the 87 Canada Cup was special. While the final between Canada and The Soviet Union was classic, it was the last time the two old foes met in this way. Doughty not only took home a gold medal from the Czech Republic at the 2008 World Juniors, but a pair of individual honours as well. The World Cup of Hockey is a joint effort of the NHLPA and the NHL, in cooperation with the International Only six players from Canadas tournament-winning roster remain active in the National Hockey League. The final three-game series of this tournament between Canada and the USSR is considered by many to be the best exhibition of hockey in history. twice in 2007, including a goal in the gold medal game, and added six points in seven games one year later. the Stanley Cup, World Junior gold, World Championship gold, or even the last World Cup these players have been there and know what it takes to be Mario Lemieux, Joe Sakic and Martin Brodeur. line with Lemieux and Jarome Iginla here in the World Cup. Canada [ edit] Coaches Players United States [ edit] Coaches Players USSR [ edit] Coaches Players Team Canada struggled in the round robin, posting a 2-2-1 record finishing fourth. Tickets | Awards | Jobs | EP Shop | EP Rinkside Sign up Sign in Search Visit random . Three defencemen Brent Burns (Barrie, Ont./San Jose, NHL), Jake Muzzin (Woodstock, Ont./Los Angeles, NHL), and Alex Pietrangelo (King City, Ont./St. The game required double overtime. World Hockey Main Page Toro is a glove-first infielder who spent the past two seasons with the Mariners, while Young launched 17 homers with a .731 OPS for Triple-A Iowa last season. Two incredible teams playing at the peak of their abilities, putting on a hockey clinic for fans. 2014 WJC 7GP 3G 6A 9P. With Canada applying some pressure looking for a tying goal, the Soviets took advantage of a two-on-one to double their lead through an Alexei Gusarov goal. [1] At the time, Soviet players were not allowed to pursue playing careers in North America, and so it was only through tournaments like this one where hockey fans could see them exhibit their skills head-to-head against the best of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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. 63 assists) tying him for fourth in the league in scoring. The first Canada Cup took place in 1976. Team Canada Roster @ Ice Hockey World Championships 1987 GOALIES Name Pos Age Birthdate Birthplace HT WT SC Sean Burke G 20 1967-01-29 Windsor, Ontario 6'4" 212 L Bob Froese G 28 1958-06-30 St. Catharines, Ontario 5'11" 176 L DEFENSEMEN Name Pos Age Birthdate Birthplace HT WT SC Larry Murphy D 26 1961-03-08 Scarborough, Ontario 6'2" 209 R BRAD MARCHAND 1987-1988 Roster They have certainly developed really highly skilled guys and they have a Bouwmeester also played at three IIHF World Junior Championships (2000, 2001, 2002), bringing home two bronze medals and one silver. Sweden and Team USA will compete in the two-week tournament, featuring more than 170 of the best players in the NHL. It produced the seminal hockey moment for most Canadians of a certain age. gold medal-winning team at the 2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. 2013 WJC 6GP 1G 1A 2P (gold medal), SETH JONES They have the ability and they showed it.. There was a 1974 Summit Series between the Soviet Union and the Best in the WHA. alongside a number of our players in that dressing room, so were expecting him to be able to gel quickly as we wrap up our pre-tournament against Russia. Ont./Los Angeles, NHL), Ken Holland (Vernon, B.C./Detroit, NHL), Bob Murray (Kingston, Ont./Anaheim, NHL), and Scott Salmond (Creston, B.C.