By Zane Miller

On Sunday, February 20th, 2022, Finland defeated the Russian Olympic Committee 2-1 in the gold medal game to win the 25th gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the first gold medal for Finland in Olympic men’s ice hockey. The Russian Olympic Committee took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Slovakia defeated Sweden 4-0 in the bronze medal game, claiming their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey.

The tournament was held in China, with Beijing as the host city. Juraj Slafkovsky of Slovakia scored the most goals scored during the tournament with seven. Patrik Rybar of Slovakia led goaltenders in save percentage at .966.