Team Canada out to continue dominance on world stage
Won World Cup in 2004, Olympic gold in 2010, 2014 and World Championship in 2015, 2016
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World Cup history (1996-present): Runner-up in 1996, first in 2004
Canada Cup history (1976-91): Finished first in 1976, second in 1981, first in 1984, first in 1987, first in 1991
Team Finland has history of strong finishes
Won bronze at 2014 Olympics, finished second in 2016 World Championship
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World Cup history (1996-present): Lost in quarterfinals in 1996, runner-up in 2004.
Canada Cup history (1976-91): Finished sixth in 1976, sixth in 1981, did not participate in 1984, sixth in 1987, third in 1991.
Team Russia hopes to keep climbing
Won gold at 2014 World Championship; began international play in 1954
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World Cup history: Finished fourth in 1996, fifth in 2004.
Canada Cup history (1976-91): Finished third in 1976, first in 1981, lost semifinal in 1984, second in 1987, fifth in 1991.
Team Europe hoping to mesh quickly
Marian Hossa, Anze Kopitar lead new entry with players from eight different countries
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Players from eight countries will come together to form Team Europe, one of two new entries at the World Cup of Hockey 2016.
The 23-man roster includes six players from Slovakia, five from Germany, four from Denmark, four from Switzerland and one each from Slovenia, Austria, Norway and France.
Team North America young, but talented
Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews highlight inaugural roster
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Team North America, one of two new entries at the World Cup of Hockey 2016, is a collection of the best players from Canada and the United States who will be 23 years old and under as of Oct. 1.
Czech Republic hoping to build on strong history
Won Olympic gold medal in 1998, finished third in 2004 World Cup
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World Cup history (1996-present): Finished eighth in 1996, third in 2004
Canada Cup history (1976-91, as Czechoslovakia): Finished second in 1976, third in 1981, fifth in 1984, fourth in 1987, sixth in 1991
Sweden looking to get back on top
Won Olympic gold medal in 2006; began international play in 1920
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World Cup history (1996-present): Lost in semifinal in 1996, lost in quarterfinal in 2004
Canada Cup history (1976-91): Finished fourth in 1976, fifth in 1981, second in 1984, third in 1987, fourth in 1991
Team USA looking for repeat of 1996 championship
Americans' international competition history dates back to 1920
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World Cup history (1996-present): Finished first place in 1996, fourth in 2004
Canada Cup history (1976-91): Finished fifth in 1976, fourth in 1981, fourth in 1984, fifth in 1987, second in 1991