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2010 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, February 28th, 2010, Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime in the gold medal game to win the 22nd gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the eighth gold medal for Canada in Olympic men’s ice hockey. The United States took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their eighth silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Finland defeated Slovakia 5-3 in the bronze medal game, claiming their third bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey.

The tournament was held in Canada, with Vancouver as the host city. Jarome Iginla of Canada scored the most goals during the tournament with five. Ryan Miller of the United States led goaltenders in save percentage at .946.

2010 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Canada (2-1, .667) (Gold)

2. United States (3-0, 1.000) (Silver)

3. Finland (2-1, .667) (Bronze)

4. Slovakia (2-1, .667)

5. Sweden (3-0, 1.000)

6. Russia (2-1, .667)

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

8. Switzerland (1-2, .333)

9. Belarus (1-2, .333)

10. Norway (0-3, .000)

11. Germany (0-3, .000)