Will Canada make another clean sweep of the medals in Turin? The teams earned the right to play in Turin by their international rankings with one spot being reserved for host Italy.
Fast Facts
Paintings from the 16th century show Dutch Burghers playing a game similar to hockey on frozen ponds.
According to International Ice Hockey Federation Statistics, women's Ice Hockey has increased participants by 400% in the past 10 years.
Turin Competition Calendar: February 11-22, 24-26
Entrance into Program: 1920 (men); 1998 (women)
2002 Gold Medalists: Canada (Men and Women)
Number of Events: 2 (Men's and Women's Hockey)
Sponsors: Nike, Skoda Auto, Busch. TPS Hockey, CCM, Eagle Hockey, Mission Hockey, Easton, Montreal Hockey, Bauer, Graf, Rebellion, Gufex, Sher-wood Hockey, Jofa, Oakley
PR Company: Infront Sports and Media
Contact Information
ICE HOCKEY (IIHF) - International Ice Hockey Federation
W: www.iihf.com
Pres: Rene Fasel
Gen Sec: Jan-Ake Edvinsson
HQ: Zurich
Media Contact: Szymon Szemberg
T: +41 1 562 22 00
E:media@iihf.org; Szemberg@iihf.org
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