1928 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

Originally published on Apr. 13, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, February 19th, 1928, Canada defeated Sweden by two points to win the third gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the third gold medal for Canada in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Sweden took the silver medal with four points, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Switzerland defeated Great Britain by two points to take the bronze medal, grabbing their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. The tournament was held in Switzerland, with St. Moritz as the host city.

Hugh Plaxton and Dave Trottier of Canada scored the most goals during the tournament with 12. Canada given a bye for the preliminary round of the tournament due to their undefeated run during the 1924 Winter Olympics.

1928 Final Standings

1. Canada (0-0, .000) (Gold)

2. Sweden (1-0-1, 1.000) (Silver)

3. Switzerland (1-0-1, 1.000) (Bronze)

4. Great Britain (2-1, .667)

5. Austria (0-0-2, .000)

5. France (2-1, .667)

5. Czechoslovakia (1-1, .500)

8. Belgium (2-1, .667)

8. Poland (0-1-1, .000)

8. Germany (0-1-1, .000)

11. Hungary (0-3, .000)

Game Results

 

Medalists final game starting lineups

 

Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/20038