1984 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

Originally published on May 1, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, February 19th, 1984, the Soviet Union defeated Czechoslovakia by two points in the final standings to win the 15th gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the sixth gold medal for the Soviet Union in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Czechoslovakia took the silver medal with four points in the standings, claiming their fourth silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Sweden defeated Canada by two point in the standings, grabbing their third bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey.

The tournament was held in Yugoslavia, with Sarajevo as the host city. Nikolay Drozdetsky of the Soviet Union scored the most goals during the tournament with 10. Vladislav Tretyak of the Soviet Union led goaltenders in save percentage at .966.

1984 Final Standings

1. Soviet Union (5-0, 1.000) (Gold)

2. Czechoslovakia (5-0, 1.000) (Silver)

3. Sweden (3-1-1, .750) (Bronze)

4. Canada (4-1, .800)

5. West Germany (3-1-1, .750)

6. Finland (2-2-1, .500)

7. United States (1-2-2, .333)

8. Poland (1-4, .200)

9. Italy (1-4, 200)

10. Austria (1-4, .200)

11. Yugoslavia (1-4, .200)

12. Norway (0-4-1, .000)

Game Results

Medalists final game starting lineups

 

Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/20516