The 2016–17 Continental Cup was the 20th edition of the

IIHF Continental Cup The Continental Cup is a second-level ice hockey tournament for European clubs (behind Champions Hockey League), begun in 1997 after the discontinuing of the European Cup. It was intended for teams from countries without representatives in the ...

, Europe's second-tier ice hockey club competition organised by

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. The season started on 30 September 2016 and the final tournament was played on 13–15 January 2017.

Qualified teams

First round

Group A

The Group A tournament was played in

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, Bulgaria from 30 September – 2 October 2016 with all games held at the Winter Sports Palace. Zeytinburnu Belediyespor won the tournament, the first time for a Turkish team, and advanced to Group B in the Second round.''All times are local.'' ( EEST –

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)

Second round

Group B

The Group B tournament was played in

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, Spain from 21–23 October 2016 with all games held at the Pabellón de Hielo. ''All times are local.'' ( CEST –

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)

Group C

The Group C tournament was played in

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, Poland from 21–23 October 2016 with all games held at the

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. ''All times are local.'' ( CEST –

)

Third round

Group D

The Group D tournament was played in

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, Denmark from 18–20 November 2016 with all games held at the Odense Isstadion. ''All times are local.'' ( CET –

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)

Group E

The Group E tournament was played in Ritten, Italy from 18–20 November 2016 with all games held at the Arena Ritten. ''All times are local.'' ( CET –

)

Final round

Continental Cup Final tournament was played in Ritten, Italy from 13–15 January 2017 with all games held at the Arena Ritten.''All times are local.'' ( CET –

)

References

External links

Official IIHF tournament page
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