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1998 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, February 22nd, 1998, the Czech Republic defeated Russia 1-0 in the gold medal game to win the 19th gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the first gold medal for the Czech Republic in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Russia took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Finland defeated Canada 3-2 in the bronze medal game, claiming their second bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey.

The tournament was held in Japan, with Nagano as the host city. Pavel Bure of Russia scored the most goals during the tournament with nine. Olaf Kolzig of Germany led goaltenders in save percentage at .966.

1998 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Czech Republic (2-1, .667) (Gold)

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

3. Finland (1-2, .333) (Bronze)

4. Canada (3-0, 1.000)

5. Sweden (2-1, .667)

6. United States (1-2, .333)

7. Belarus (0-3, .000)

8. Kazakhstan (0-3, .000)

9. Germany (2-1, .667)

10. Slovakia (1-1-1, .500)

11. France (1-2, .333)