Who won the gold medal in men’s hockey 2010?

Asked by: Lily Guzman

CanadaCanada for the record eighth time (one more than the Soviet Union), which defeated the United States in overtime in the gold medal game.

Who scored the golden goal in 2010?

Sidney Crosby

It’s been 12 years since Sidney Crosby scored the goal that won Canada gold at the Olympics. Here’s Omar Sachedina’s report from that night. It’s been 12 years since Sidney Crosby’s overtime heroics won Canada a gold medal at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Who won gold medal in men’s hockey?

Finland

Finland won its first ever Olympic men’s ice hockey gold medal with a 2-1 victory over the Russian Olympic Committee on Sunday in Beijing. Finland forward Hannes Bjorninen scored the game-winning goal just 31 seconds into the third period.

When did Sidney Crosby win gold?

2010

At the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, Crosby gifted Olympic and Canadian hockey fans a moment that will live forever, an overtime ‘golden goal’ against arch-rivals USA that many call Canada’s single greatest ever sporting moment. His celebration in Vancouver deserves a statue.

Who called the golden goal?

Play-by-play announcer Chris Cuthbert calls Sidney Crosby’s Golden Goal at the 2010 Winter Games.

What day did Canada win gold in hockey in 2010?

28 February 2010

Sidney Crosby’s golden goal in overtime against the USA secured victory for Canada in the final of the men’s ice hockey, on the day of the Closing Ceremony at the Vancouver Winter Games. The win on sparked scenes of joy in the city and throughout the country.

Why did FIFA Stop Golden Goal?

FIFA tried the silver goal in 2003 as an alternative, which would see sides leading after the first-half of extra-time winning the game. That was poorly received too and they were forced to abandon the experiment. Following Euro 2004, the whole idea was scrapped.

Who was the goalie for the Golden Goal?

That’s when he yelled the call heard around the hockey world – “IGGY!” Iginla gave a pass right back to him, and Crosby put a shot through U.S. goalie Ryan Miller’s pads to win the game and with it, Olympic gold. In true Crosby fashion, he couldn’t have scripted it any better.

What is a silver goal?

silver goal in British English
noun. soccer. (in certain competitions) a goal scored in a full half of extra time that is played if a match is drawn. This goal counts as the winner if it is the only goal scored in the full half or full period of extra time.

Which country won the men’s hockey gold medal in the last Winter Olympics?

Finland

Finland wins historic Winter Olympics ice hockey gold medal after beating ROC team 2-1 in Beijing final.