Canada men's national ice hockey team

Canada’s national men’s ice hockey team represents the country in international competition. Hockey Canada governs the team, which draws players from professional and amateur leagues.

1972 Summit Series: An eight-game hockey series between Canada and the Soviet Union in 1972. The team’s dramatic series win became a defining moment in Canadian hockey.
Hockey Canada: The national governing body for ice hockey in Canada. It administers the national team program and appoints its management and coaching staff.
Wayne Gretzky: Canadian ice hockey center widely regarded as one of the sport’s greatest players. He captained Canada at the 1987 Canada Cup and helped define its elite-era teams.
Soviet Union national ice hockey team: The national ice hockey team of the Soviet Union, prominent in international competition until 1991. Its rivalry with Canada defined the Summit Series and several Canada Cup finals.
1976 Canada Cup: The inaugural Canada Cup, an international tournament won by Canada in 1976. It brought top national teams together in a format Canada would repeatedly win.
Canada men's national junior ice hockey team: Canada’s national under-20 ice hockey team, which competes in international junior tournaments. It represents Canada at the World Juniors rather than in senior men's competition.
Mario Lemieux: Canadian ice hockey center who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the national team. His game-winning goals helped Canada win the 1987 Canada Cup and 2002 Olympic gold.
United States men's national ice hockey team: The men's national ice hockey team representing the United States in international competition. The Canada–United States rivalry is a recurring feature of Olympic and world championship play.
1987 Canada Cup: A Canada Cup tournament won by Canada after a memorable final against the Soviet Union. Its final showcased the team’s celebrated line of Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Mark Messier.
National Hockey League: A professional ice hockey league with teams in Canada and the United States. NHL player availability has shaped Canada's roster choices at major tournaments.

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Ice Hockey World ChampionshipsRelated: Canada's changing participation shaped the championship's rivalry with European powers.