“Most successful Olympics ever”

René Fasel happy with hockey tournament and TV ratings

 

IIHF President and IOC Executive Board Member René Fasel is more than satisfied with the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Photo: Martin Merk

Canada is back on top of the hockey world after the women’s and men’s Olympic ice hockey tournaments in Vancouver 2010.

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Triple gold for Eric Staal

Staal 23rd Triple Gold Club member after winning Olympic gold


Eric Staal receives Triple Gold Club honours following the gold medal game at the 2010 Olympics from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman (left) and IIHF president and IOC executive member René Fasel. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HC / HHOF-IIHF Images

VANCOUVER – Eric Staal became the 23rd member of the Triple Gold Club after winning the Olympic gold medal in Canada’s 3-2 overtime victory against the U.S.

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CROSBY THE HERO IN OT

Overtime goal by Crosby wins gold for Canada at home

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The Canadian players celebrate after receiving the gold medals of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games following their overtime victory against the U.S. Photo: Matthew Manor / HHOF-IIHF Images

VANCOUVER – Sidney Crosby scored at 7:40 of overtime off a lovely pass from Jarome Iginla to give Canada gold on home ice. Crosby's quick, low shot beat Ryan Miller to give Canada a 3-2 win.

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Canada takes over

Men’s and women’s world ranking led by Canada

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Sidney Crosby celebrates the Olympic gold medal win for Canada which also means the number one position in the new world ranking. Photo: Matthew Manor / HHOF-IIHF Images

VANCOUVER – It’s an all-Canadian Olympics in hockey. After winning the men’s and women’s ice hockey tournaments and claiming back the number-one position...

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An era comes to an end

Switzerland without Ralph Krueger, after 13 years

According to a hockey saying only three things are certain: death, taxes and Ralph Krueger behind the Swiss bench at the World Championship. Since he...

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Reaction after gold medal game

Sid the kid's goal gave everyone a lot to talk about

VANCOUVER – Canada’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win closes out the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Postgame reactions from both teams provide further insight into what was the best game of the tournament.

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Miller gets MVP honours

All-stars: three Americans, two Canadians, one Slovak

VANCOUVER – The 2010 Olympic men's hockey all-stars and Most Valuable Player were announced at the gold medal game at Canada Hockey Place. U.S. goalie Ryan Miller was honoured three times.

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Visnovsky reprimanded

Slovak player had presence of pseudoephedrine

VANCOUVER – The IOC announced on Sunday that it has issued a reprimand against Slovak player Lubomir Visnovsky.

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