1996 Three Nations' Cup

Photo: Canadian forward Nancy Deschamps celebrates the lone goal of the Three Nation's Cup final with teammates France St. Louis (3) and Therese Brisson (6).

Canada hosted the Three Nations' Cup Tournament from October 20-27, 1996. Three of the world's top teams competed at the tournament. This was a preview of the exciting women's hockey that is to come at the 1997 Women's World Championship, and at the 1998 Winter Olympics!

The following three countries competed:

• Canada
• Finland
• United States

Three Nations' Cup Schedule

Each team played two games against each of the other two teams. The two teams with the most points (Canada and USA) advanced to the final game on Sunday October 27th, 1996.

Game Results

Date        Score           Location                     Time

Sun Oct 20  CAN 4 vs FIN 1  Jim Durrell Arena, Ottawa    7:00 pm
Mon Oct 21  USA 3 vs CAN 4  Cornwall Civic Complex       7:00 pm
Tue Oct.22  FIN 1 vs USA 3  Appleton Arena, Canton NY    7:30 pm
Wed Oct 23  CAN 3 vs FIN 1  Cataraqui Arena, Kingson     7:00 pm
Thu Oct 24  USA 2 vs CAN 1  Smiths' Fall Memorial Center 7:00 pm (OT)
Fri Oct 25  FIN 3 vs USA 4  Jim Durrell Arena, Ottawa    6:00 pm
Sat Oct 26  DAY OFF

Sun Oct 27  CAN 1 vs USA 0  Ottawa Civic Center          3:00 pm
              (Final Game)

Round Robin Points

	GP	Win	Loss	Tie	GF	GA	PTS
Canada	4	3	1	0	12	8	6
Finland	4	0	4	0	7	14	0
U.S.	4	3	1	0	12	9	6

Summary Pages

• The CHA's Three Nations Cup Page
• The CHA's Three Nations Cup Results Page

Rosters

• Team Canada Roster
  ( evaluation camp roster from CHA)
• Team Finland Roster
• Team USA Roster

Toronto Star Articles

• Article about Angela James (September 19, 1996)
• Canadian women begin quest for Olympic gold (October 15, 1996)
• Information highway opens an on-ramp for women's hockey (October 16, 1996)
• Female Nats dismiss coach (October 20, 1996)
• Women Nats win opener (October 21, 1996)
• Cherry will help out on telecast of women's final (October 22, 1996)
• Team Canada Women 4 - Team USA Women 3 (October 22, 1996)
• Canada's the best, but not by much (October 28, 1996)
• Canadian women win first Three Nations Cup (October 28, 1996)
• Disappointed Rheaume not deterred (October 29, 1996)

Canoe Articles

• Canada beats Finland in tournament opener (October 20, 1996)
• Canada's Ice Ladies Win First (October 21, 1996)
• Wickenheiser Wires Winner (October 21, 1996)
• Granato hot for U.S. (October 22, 1996)
• Canada undefeated at Three Nations Cup (October 23, 1996)
• U.S. doubles up Canada in OT (October 25, 1996)
• Granato does it again for U.S. (October 25, 1996)
• Hockey dream now a reality; Cdn. club proves it can be done (October 25, 1996)
• Canadian Women Win First Three Nations Cup (October 27, 1996)
• Too Close for Comfort; Canada Captures Three Nations Cup (October 28, 1996)
• Hockey / We Win! We Win! (October 28, 1996)

Other Articles

• U.S. WINS DATE WITH CANADA; U.S. 4, Finland 3 -- Ottawa Citizen (October 26, 1996)
• Canadian Women Win Olympic Primer -- Ottawa Citizen (October 28, 1996)
• Women's Final -- The Hockey News (November 8, 1996 Issue)

News Releases

• Canada Clips The U.S. Women's National Select Team
  -- Hockey USA Release (October 28, 1996)
• Two gold medalists among six cut from 3 Nations Squad
  -- CHA Release (October 19, 1996)
• Three Nations Cup training camp to be held in Orleans
  -- CHA Release (October 10, 1996)
• Tickets now on sale for 3 Nations Cup
  -- CHA Release (October 8, 1996)
• Canada to meet the US and Finland at the 3 Nations Cup
  -- CHA Release (September 13, 1996)
• 33 Athletes Invited to 3 Nations Selection Camp
  -- CHA Release (August 23, 1996)

Pictures

These images are from this directory.

• Angela James
• Manon Rheaume / Jeanine Sobek
• Team Canada Goal Celebration

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