1994 Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

Originally published on May 7, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, February 27th, 1994, Sweden defeated Canada 3-2 in a shootout in the gold medal game to win the 18th gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey history. It was the first gold medal for Sweden in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Canada took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their fourth silver medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Finland defeated Russia 4-0 in the bronze medal game, claiming their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey.

The tournament was held in Norway, with Lillehammer as the host city. Miroslav Satan of Slovakia scored the most goals during the tournament with nine. Jarmo Myllys of Finland led goaltenders in save percentage at .966.

1994 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

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

2. Canada (3-1-1, .750) (Silver)

3. Finland (5-0, 1.000) (Bronze)

4. Russia (3-2, .600)

5. Czech Republic (3-2, .600)

6. Slovakia (3-0-2, 1.000)

7. Germany (3-2, .600)

8. United States (1-1-3, .500)

9. Italy (1-4, .200)

10. France (0-4-1, .000)

11. Norway (0-5, .000)

12. Austria (1-4, .200)

Game Results

Medalists final game starting lineups

 

Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/20658