Ice hockey at the 1920 Summer Olympics
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Ice hockey was introduced to the Olympic Games at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp.[1][2] The tournament also served as the first World Championships. The matches were played between April 23 and April 29, 1920. Canada, represented by the Winnipeg Falcons, won the gold medal.[3] The silver went to the United States and Czechoslovakia took the bronze.
Quick Facts 1st Ice Hockey World Championships, Tournament details ...
1st Ice Hockey World Championships | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Belgium |
Dates | April 23–29, 1920 |
Format | Bergvall System |
Teams | 7 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Canada Winnipeg Falcons (1st title) |
Runner-up | United States |
Third place | Czechoslovakia |
Fourth place | Sweden |
Tournament statistics | |
Games played | 10 |
Goals scored | 99 (9.9 per game) |
Attendance | 6,946 (695 per game) |
Scoring leader(s) | Herb Drury (14 points) |
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