Who won 2014 Olympic Games?
Who won 2014 Olympic Games?
Canada Defeats Sweden to Win Gold in Men’s Hockey Sydney Crosby made his presence felt when he scored a breakaway goal in the second period that seemed to deflate the Swedish team that struggled to keep up with the Canadians for much of the game. Canada won, 3-0, and defended its Olympic title.
Who won women’s hockey Olympics 2014?
Canada
Marie-Philip Poulin scored the overtime winner as Canada won Olympic gold. Canada celebrates its fourth consecutive women’s Olympic gold medal. Canada topped Switzerland 3-1 in semifinals at Sochi 2014.
Where was the winners of Olympic 2014?
Sochi, Russia
The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially the XXII Olympic Winter Games, or the 22nd Winter Olympics, took place from 7 to 23 February 2014, in Sochi, Russia. 98 events in 15 winter sport disciplines were held, with gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded in each event.
Is there a World Cup for hockey?
The World Cup of Hockey is an international ice hockey tournament. Inaugurated in 1996, it is the successor to the Canada Cup, which was held every 3 to 5 years from 1976 to 1991 and was the first international hockey championship to allow nations to field their top players.
Who won the last Olympic gold medal in hockey?
An Olympic Hockey final that went down to the wire and made a whole nation celebrate. Watch the best scenes from the thrilling men’s Olympic. hockey gold medal game in Vancouver between Canada and the USA! Canada defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime on a goal by Sidney Crosby on a neat pass from Jerome Iginla.
Which country won the most Olympic medals in 2014?
Russia
TOP 3 COUNTRIES
| TOTAL MEDALS BY COUNTRY | Gold | Totals |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 13 | 33 |
| United States | 9 | 28 |
| Norway | 11 | 26 |
| Canada | 10 | 25 |
Who is the most successful Olympian?
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps is the most successful Olympian of all time, but who else has won eight or more golds at the Summer Games? Phelps’ 23 gold medals, plus three silver and two bronze, came across four Olympic Games from Athens 2004 to Rio 2016.
Who is the most famous Olympic athlete?
List of most Olympic gold medals over career
| No. | Athlete | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Phelps | 28 |
| 2 | Larisa Latynina | 18 |
| 3 | Paavo Nurmi | 12 |
| 4 | Mark Spitz | 11 |
Where was ice hockey played at the 2014 Winter Olympics?
The ice hockey competitions of the 2014 Winter Olympics were played at two venues, located 300 meters from the other, within the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia. The Bolshoy Ice Dome, which seats 12,000, resembles a Fabergé egg.
Who was the winner of the 2014 Winter Olympics?
Canada won the game 3-0 with goals from Jonathan Toews, Sidney Crosby, and Chris Kunitz, each scoring their first goal of the tournament. Canada shut Sweden out with an overpowering defense limiting them to 24 shots, and Canada’s goaltender Carey Price played well when needed.
Who was the gold medal winner in ice hockey?
Gold medal game. Canada won the game 3-0 with goals from Jonathan Toews, Sidney Crosby, and Chris Kunitz, each scoring their first goal of the tournament. Canada shut Sweden out with an overpowering defense limiting them to 24 shots, and Canada’s goaltender Carey Price played well when needed.
Who are the ice hockey teams in the Olympics?
Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States qualified as the top nine teams in the IIHF World Ranking in 2012. Austria, Latvia, and Slovenia qualified by winning the qualification tournament. The IIHF selected 14 referees and 14 linesmen to work the 2014 Winter Olympics.