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Ice hockey makes its mark in Olympic history, debuting at the 1920 Summer Games in Antwerp. The sport has delivered unforgettable moments, like the U.S. stunning the Soviet Union in the 1980 semifinal and Canada clinching gold against the U.S. in 2002, ending a 50-year drought. The 1998 Winter Games in Nagano introduce NHL players and women's ice hockey, with the U.S. women, led by Cammi Granato, securing the first gold medal. In 2026, Hillary Knight breaks records with the U.S. women's team, capturing gold and setting all-time U.S. records for Olympic goals and points. Canada leads with 25 Olympic ice hockey medals, including 14 golds. Jayna Hefford and Hayley Wickenheiser, each with five medals, share the record for most Olympic medals. Teemu Selanne holds the record for the most career goals at the Olympics with 17. Canada’s 33-0 win against Switzerland in 1924 stands as the most lopsided game.
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