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The World Cup of Hockey, an infrequent global showdown of elite ice hockey talent last staged in 2004, will return in 2016 with eight teams competing over two weeks at Toronto. The National Hockey League announced Saturday that Canada, Russia, United States, Sweden, Finland and Czech Republic would be joined by Team Europe, an all-star collection from other European nations, and a 23-and-under team from the host region dubbed the North American Youngstars. The NHL also announced 2016 outdoor game plans, with the Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche set to host games next year. "We are thrilled to partner with the (union) in planning and producing what we expect will be the world's best international hockey tournament," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said.
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