Which nation has been the most successful in Olympic hockey history?
Before 1980, India. After 1980 (and the complete introduction of astroturf) the Netherlands.
A complete medal table can be found at the related links.
How long do olympic hockey teams practice together before the Olympics?
I know that the American team gets very little time to practice because they are busy playing in the NHL with their state teams.
How much did olympic hockey players get paid to play?
they don't get paid to play in the olympics. it is a privalege to play
What news person gave result of Miracle on Ice before it aired on TV?
The news person who famously reported the result of the Miracle on Ice before it aired on TV was Jim McKay. He announced the outcome during a segment on ABC's "Wide World of Sports," revealing that the United States had defeated the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics hockey match. This announcement occurred shortly before the game was broadcast, leading to significant viewer anticipation and excitement.
Who won the 'Miracle on Ice' game?
The 'Miracle on Ice' was won by the USA on February 22, 1980 in Lake Placid, NY. The United States ice hockey team defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 and eventually went on to win the gold medal by defeating Finland.
How many Olympic Russian hockey players don't play in the NHL?
9 out of the 23 players are non-NHL'ers.
Can an olympic hockey player play for two different countries?
Not at the same time.
However, it is possible for an athlete to change Nationalities.
Peter Stastny has played internationally for 3 countries. Czechoslovakia first, Canada second after he took out Canadian citizenship, and finally Slovakia, after it had split from Czechoslovakia.
Bryan Trottier played for Canada in the 1981 Canada Cup, and for the USA in the 1984 Canada Cup
Mark Howe played for the US in the 1972 Olympics; for Canada in the 1974 Canada-USSR Series, and the USA again in the1981 Canada CUp.
What did the 1980 winter games puck look like?
It looked like an ordinary hockey puck you would use in an NHL game.
What year did professional NHL hockey players first participate in olympic hockey 1998 1994 or 2002?
1998
What is the difference between professional hockey and olympic hockey?
There are a few differences between the two, most having to do with rules: * In Olympic hockey, the rink is longer and wider. * Goaltenders in the NHL are only allowed to play the puck behind the goal line within an octagonal shape marked by a visible line out from the back of the net. Olympic goaltenders can play the puck anywhere behind the net.
* In the NHL when a player shoots the puck down the ice from his own half of the center line an opposing player must touch the puck first before icing is called. Olympic hockey uses "no touch" icing which means play is whistled dead as soon as the puck crosses the goal line. * If an Olympic player fights he is ejected from the game, whereas NHL players just serve a 5 minute penalty.
These are just a few key examples, as naturally there are other differences. Basically, NHL play is more aggressive while Olympic hockey is more passive and positional.
How many gold medals does russia have in basketball?
0.
The Soviet Union, of which Russia was a member, won 4 Olympic gold medals in basketball ... 2 in men's competition (1972, 1988) and 2 in women's competition (1976, 1980).
Russia has won a total of 2 bronze medals in Olympic basketball ... both in women's competition (2004, 2008).
Who was on the Bahamas 4x100 relay Olympics womens team?
At the 2004 Games in Athens, members of the women's 4x100 relay team were Debbie Ferguson, Shandria Brown, Chandra Sturrup, and Timicka Clarke. They finished fourth in the finals at a time of 42.69 seconds.
Who was on the roster of the 1960 US men's olympic ice hockey team?
Dick Rodenhiser
Paul Johnson
Weldy Olson
Rog Christian
Billy Christian
Tom Williams
Gene Grazia
Dick Meredith
Bill Cleary, Jr.
Bobby Cleary
Bob McVey
Jack McCartan
Larry Palmer
Bob Owen
Jack Kirrane, Jr.
John Mayasich
Rod Paavola