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

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.

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.

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, 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. 

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

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

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