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Stunning statistics

Some numbers from Sochi may surprise you

Published 05.03.2014 13:06 GMT+4 | Author Lucas Aykroyd
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Finnish backup goalie Kari Lehtonen recorded more points than any Swiss player did in Sochi. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images
As we continue to look back at the 2014 Olympic men’s hockey tournament, here are 10 stunning statistics that came out of those 12 magical days in February.

 

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The Players

Report cards for Canada’s gold medallists

Published 02.03.2014 00:40 GMT+4 | Author Andrew Podnieks
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Canada's Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Rick Nash, P.K. Subban, Jeff Carter and Sidney Crosby are all smiles after a 3-0 gold medal win over Sweden. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images
Canada has proved what many have acknowledged. When the opportunity to put its best players on ice is offered, Canada is the best of the best.

 

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Czechs back to the future

Ruzicka replaces Hadamczik, again

Published 27.02.2014 13:43 GMT+4 | Author Martin Merk
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Czech national coach Vladimir Ruzicka accepts the gold medal from IIHF President Rene Fasel after winning the 2010 IIHF World Championship. Photo: Matthew Manor / HHOF-IIHF Images
The successor of Alois Hadamczik as Czech national team coach is his predecessor. Vladimir Ruzicka will take over the team.

 

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