Team North America was a hockey team created for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. It represented players aged 23-and-under from Canada and the United States.
2016 World Cup of Hockey Team North America played its first pre-tournament game on September 8, 2016. They defeated Team Europe 4–0 at the Videotron Centre, in Quebec City. They then played 2 more pre-tournament games, defeating Team Europe 7–4, and conceding to Czech Republic 3–2.
The team played only 3 official tournament games; a 4–1 win over Finland, a 4–3 loss against Russia, and a 4–3 overtime win against Sweden. Despite finishing in a tie with Russia for the final spot in the knockout round, Team North America did not advance as their head-to-head loss to Russia broke the tie.
Team North America finished the tournament in 5th place with a record of 2–1–0. They scored 11 goals and allowed 8 for a +3 differential.
All-time record against other nations
Team 1 0 1 0 2 3Europe 2 2 0 0 11 4 1 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 0 3 4 1 1 0 0 4 3
Roster Head coach: Todd McLellan
No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team36 G Anaheim Ducks37 G Winnipeg Jets30 G Pittsburgh Penguins5 D (A) Florida Panthers53 D Philadelphia Flyers3 D Columbus Blue Jackets27 D Columbus Blue Jackets4 D St. Louis Blues44 D Toronto Maple Leafs8 D Winnipeg Jets14 C (A) Philadelphia Flyers72 RW Tampa Bay Lightning 15 C Buffalo Sabres13 LW Calgary Flames71 RW Detroit Red Wings29 RW Colorado Avalanche34 C Toronto Maple Leafs97 C (C) Edmonton Oilers10 LW New York Rangers93 C Edmonton Oilers20 LW Columbus Blue Jackets55 C Winnipeg Jets21 C Florida Panthers
Sean Monahan was originally selected but could not participate due to injury. He was replaced by Vincent Trocheck.
See also Team North America Team Europe
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