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League Information and Facts
1996-1997 Standings
# Team GP W T L OTW OTL GF GA +/- TP Postseason
European Pool
1. Sweden 3 3 0 0 - - 14 3 11 6 Semifinal loss
2. Finland 3 2 0 1 - - 17 11 6 4 Quarterfinal loss
3. Germany 3 1 0 2 - - 11 15 -4 2 Quarterfinal loss
4. Czechia 3 0 0 3 - - 4 17 -13 0 Did not make playoffs
North American Pool
1. USA 3 3 0 0 - - 19 8 11 6 Champion
2. Canada 3 2 0 1 - - 11 10 1 4 Final loss
3. Russia 3 1 0 2 - - 12 14 -2 2 Semifinal loss
4. Slovakia 3 0 0 3 - - 9 19 -10 0 Did not make playoffs

Seasons

1990 - 2000: 96/97
2000 - 2010: 04/05
2010 - 2020: 16/17