History
The tournament started in 1967 in Moscow in the Soviet Union. The tournament is played in December every year, except for 1974 to 1975 when its matches were spread out during the season. In 1992, the tournament was played in Saint Petersburg and as of 2000 some of its matches have been played in other European countries of the participating teams. During the 1970s and 1980s, the cup was often commonly referred to as "The Little World Championships". Since 1996 it is part of the Euro Hockey Tour.
- Tournament name
The name of the tournament has changed several times during its entire history:
- Channel One Cup (2006-)
- Rosno Cup (2004-2005)
- Moscow International Tournament (2003)
- Baltica Brewery Cup (1997-2002)
- Izvestia Trophy (1969-1996)
- International Tournament (1968)
- Tournament for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution (1967)
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