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2014 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, February 23rd, 2014, Canada defeated Sweden 3-0 in the gold medal game to win the 23rd gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the ninth gold medal for Canada in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Sweden took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their third silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Finland defeated the United States 5-0 in the bronze medal game, claiming their fourth bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey.

The tournament was held in Russia, with Sochi as the host city. Phil Kessel of the United States and Michael Grabner of Austria tied for the most goals scored during the tournament with five apiece. Carey Price of Canada led goaltenders in save percentage at .972.

2014 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Canada (3-0, 1.000) (Gold)

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

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

4. United States (3-0, 1.000)

5. Russia (2-1, .667)

6. Czech Republic (1-2, .333)

7. Slovenia (1-2, .333)

8. Latvia (0-3, .000)

9. Switzerland (2-1, .667)

10. Austria (1-2, .333)

11. Slovakia (0-3, .000)