The Men's Ice Hockey World Championship is actually older than the Boston Bruins, but not by much. The first American-based franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL) dates back to 1924, and recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary. Meanwhile, what's now known as the annual IIHF World Championship dates back to 1920, and is about to host its 89th tournament. If you're sitting there thinking, "Wait, that doesn't add up," you're correct. From 1920 to 1968, the Olympic tournament was also considered the World Championship as well. But if you think that's a little off-center, consider that the first World Championship was played as part of the 1920 Olympics, which were the Summer Games in Antwerp, Belgium. Canada won the gold, the U.S. took home the silver, and Czechoslovakia edged Sweden for the bronze. Over the years the tournament has taken on a different vibe as it always includes top-level players but doesn't have the same status as the Olympics.…