From 1924 to 1988, the tournament started with a round-robin series of games and endedrules of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which differ slightly from the rules used in the NHL.
The tournament started with a round-robin series of games and endedrules of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). This was from 1924 to 1988. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) differ slightly from the rules. These rules are used in the NHL.