On television, 3.1 million watched Canada vs. Russia last Saturday, which is the highest-rated game in the past year. But to be fair, those two teams defied the odds in terms of fan appreciation and on-ice success. With the World Cup of Hockey in the books, it’s time to look at the somewhat rocky rebirth of this tournament. The World Cup aired in more than 200 countries around the world, carried by 29 broadcasters. “The World Cup was never even close to world championships.

Source: thestar October 01, 2016 20:48 UTC