1996 World Cup of Hockey
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host countries | Canada Czech Republic Finland Germany Sweden United States |
| Venue(s) | 9 (in 9 host cities) |
| Dates | August 26 – September 14, 1996 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | United States (1st title) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 19 |
| Goals scored | 140 (7.37 per game) |
| Scoring leader(s) | Brett Hull (11 pts) |
| Awards | |
| MVP | Mike Richter |
The first World Cup of Hockey (WCH), or the 1996 World Cup of Hockey, was the inaugural edition of the event, replacing the Canada Cup as one of the world championships of ice hockey.