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1932 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

Photo Credit: Canadian Olympic Committee

By Zane Miller

On Saturday, February 13th, 1932, Canada defeated the United States by one win in the standings to win the fourth gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the fourth gold medal for Canada in Olympic men’s ice hockey. The United States took the silver medal with a 4-1-1 record, claiming their third silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Germany defeated Poland by two wins in the standings to take the bronze medal, grabbing their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. The tournament was held in the United States, with Lake Placid as the host city.

Winthrop Palmer Jr. of the United States scored the most goals during the tournament with eight. The tournament saw only four teams compete as a result of the Great Depression.

1932 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Canada (5-1-1, .833) (Gold)

2. United States (4-1-1, .800) (Silver)

3. Germany (2-4, .333) (Bronze)

4. Poland (0-6, .000)

Game Results