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1936 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, February 16th, 1936, Great Britain defeated Canada by one point in the standings to win the fifth gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the first (and, as of this writing, only) gold medal for Great Britain in Olympic men’s ice hockey, as well as becoming the first team other than Canada to take home the gold. Canada took the silver medal with four points in the standings, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. The United States defeated Czechoslovakia by three points in the standings to take the bronze medal, grabbing their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. The tournament was held in Germany, with Garmisch-Partenkirchen as the host city.

Hugh Farquharson of Canada scored the most goals during the tournament with 11.

1936 Final Standings

1. Great Britain (2-0, 1.000) (Gold)

2. Canada (3-0, 1.000) (Silver)

3. United States (2-1, .667) (Bronze)

4. Czechoslovakia (3-0, 1.000)

5. Germany (2-1, .667)

5. Sweden (1-1, .500)

7. Austria (2-1, .667)

7. Hungary (2-1, .667)

9. Italy (1-2, .333)

9. France (1-2, .333)