Who won the hockey gold medal in 2014?

Canada
Canada’s National Teams win gold medals at 2014 Olympic Winter Games. SOCHI, Russia – For the second consecutive Olympic Winter Games, and third time in four tries, Canada has won the gold medal in both men’s and women’s hockey.

Who won mens hockey Sochi?

Ice hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men’s tournament

Tournament details
Champions Olympic Athletes from Russia (1st title)
Runner-up Germany
Third place Canada
Fourth place Czech Republic

Why can’t NHL players play in Olympics?

The statement asserts the league’s regular-season schedule was “materially disrupted as a result of increasing COVID cases,” leading to a number of postponed games – the issue ultimately fueling the NHL’s decision to prohibit players from participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Who won 2022 hockey gold?

Finland
Medals update: Finland win historic ice hockey gold with win over great rivals ROC. The Finns finally claim Olympic gold in men’s ice hockey beating ROC 2-1 in a tight contest at the National Indoor Stadium on the final day of Beijing 2022.

Who won the 2018 men’s hockey?

Belgium won the tournament for the first time after defeating the Netherlands 3–2 in the final on a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw. Defending champions Australia won the third place match by defeating England 8–1 in the third place playoff of the Odisha men’s hockey world cup 2018.

Who won the last hockey gold medal?

An Olympic Hockey final that went down to the wire and made a whole nation celebrate. Watch the best scenes from the thrilling men’s Olympic hockey gold medal game in Vancouver between Canada and the USA! Canada defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime on a goal by Sidney Crosby on a neat pass from Jerome Iginla.

Who won the gold medal for Canada 2022?

Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice and had three points, including the Olympic gold medal winning goal for a third time, as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in the final game of Beijing 2022.

Why is Gretzky the goat?

Versatility and athleticism: Gretzky was versatile in a demanding and rugged team sport. Hockey focuses on a myriad of athletic attributes—many of the same varied skills utilized, for the most part, by basketball, football and soccer players, widely considered among the best athletes.