Summary
Only 36 American men have won Olympic gold in hockey, with successes in 1960 and 1980. Team USA will face Team Canada in hopes of winning another gold medal at the upcoming Olympics. The game will be held on Sunday morning.
Key Facts
- Two U.S. men's hockey teams have won Olympic gold: in 1960 and 1980.
- In 1960, Team USA won against Team Czechoslovakia.
- In 1980, the team famously defeated the Soviet Union and then Team Finland.
- Only 36 American-born players have earned gold medals in men's hockey.
- The U.S. plans to compete against Team Canada for gold in the upcoming Olympics.
- The game between Team USA and Team Canada is on Sunday at 8:10 a.m. ET.
- Team USA player Tage Thompson and Team Canada player Sidney Crosby may play, despite injuries.
