Much has been said about a certain game played with an elliptical spheroid recently, but with the World Cup of Hockey kicking off its preliminary games, the game played with vulcanized rubber is back in action starting today. Here’s everything you need to know about the World Cup of Hockey, which begins this afternoon and runs through October 1.
What is it?
The World Cup of Hockey is a tournament among Earth’s best hockey squads, including one made up of the youngest, best players from North America, and one made up of a union of European players.