DEFINITION: Olympic ice hockey records refer to the achievements, statistics, and milestones that are set during the Olympic ice hockey tournaments.
FAQs:
1. What is the most goals ever scored by a player in a single Olympic ice hockey tournament?
– As of now, the record for the most goals scored by a player in a single Olympic ice hockey tournament is held by Pavel Bure from Russia, who scored 9 goals in the 1998 Nagano Olympics.
2. Which country has won the most Olympic ice hockey gold medals?
– Canada holds the record for winning the most Olympic ice hockey gold medals. They have secured the gold medal a total of 9 times in the history of the Olympics.
3. Who has won the most medals in Olympic ice hockey overall?
– Canada also holds the record for winning the most medals in Olympic ice hockey overall. They have won a total of 22 medals, including 9 gold, 4 silver, and 9 bronze.
4. What is the largest margin of victory in an Olympic ice hockey game?
– The largest margin of victory in an Olympic ice hockey game occurred in 1984 when Canada defeated Norway with a score of 14-0. This outstanding performance resulted in a 14-goal difference.
5. Has any country achieved a perfect, undefeated record in Olympic ice hockey?
– Yes, the Soviet Union accomplished a perfect, undefeated record in Olympic ice hockey in 1984. They won all 7 of their games and claimed the gold medal without any losses or ties.