The 2016 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge was an

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tournament held in Sault Ste. Marie,

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, between October 30 and November 5, 2016. The World Under-17 Hockey Challenge is held by Hockey Canada annually to showcase young hockey talent from across Canada and other strong hockey countries. The primary venues used for the tournament are the

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and the John Rhodes Community Centre.

Challenge results

Preliminary round

Group A

=Results

Group B

=Results

Play Offs

Final standings

External links

Official Website
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