2017 Roller Hockey Intercontinental Cup
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| Copa Intercontinental d'Hoquei Patins | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Spain |
| City | Reus |
| Dates | 15–16 December |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Benfica (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Reus |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 3 |
| Goals scored | 31 (10.33 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Jordi Adroher Raül Marín (4 goals each) |
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The 2017 Roller Hockey Intercontinental Cup was the 16th edition of the roller hockey tournament known as the Intercontinental Cup, endorsed by World Skate. It was held in the Pavelló Olímpic in Reus, Spain.[1] Benfica won the competition by beating Reus in the final (5–3). It was their second triumph in the Intercontinental Cup.[2]
The tournament was a knockout competition in a final four format; four teams entered, with the host selected after the teams became known. Entered the tournament the European League winners from the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons and the South American Club Championship/Pan-American Club Championship winners from the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
| Team | Qualified as | Qualified on |
|---|---|---|
| Benfica | 2015–16 CERH European League winner | 15 May 2016 |
 Andes Talleres | 2016 South American Roller Hockey Club Championship winner | 17 December 2016 |
| Reus (host) | 2016–17 CERH European League winner | 14 May 2017 |
| Concepción | 2017 Pan-American Roller Hockey Club Championship winner | 29 November 2017 |
Venue
| Reus | |
|---|---|
| Pavelló Olímpic de Reus | |
| Capacity: 3,500 | |
