Olympic Games OG 1971-1972
Hockey Olympics Team Rosters
1971-1972
1971-1972 Season
Soviet Union Olympics finished first in the 1971-72 OG standings with 9 points. USA Olympics (8 points) and Czechoslovakia Olympics (8 points) followed.
1971-1972 OG Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Soviet Union Olympics | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 33 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 1.80 | Champion  |
| 2. |  USA Olympics | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 23 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 1.33 | Final group |
| 3. |  Czechoslovakia Olympics | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 34 | 15 | 19 | 8 | 1.33 | Final group |
| 4. |  Sweden Olympics | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 25 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 1.17 | Final group |
| 5. |  Finland Olympics | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 27 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1.00 | Final group |
| 6. |  Poland Olympics | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | - | - | 13 | 39 | -26 | 0 | 0.00 | Final group |
| 7. |  West Germany Olympics | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 22 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1.20 | - |
| 8. |  Norway Olympics | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 17 | 27 | -10 | 6 | 1.20 | - |
| 9. |  Japan Olympics | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 19 | 24 | -5 | 5 | 1.00 | - |
| 10. |  Switzerland Olympics | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 12 | 21 | -9 | 2 | 0.40 | - |
| 11. |  Yugoslavia Olympics | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 10 | 25 | -15 | 1 | 0.20 | - |
1971-1972 OG Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Valeri Kharlamov (F) | 5 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 2 |
| 2. | Václav Nedomanský (F) | 6 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 3. | Craig Sarner (F) | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 4. | Kevin Ahearn (F) | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 5. | Vladimir Vikulov (F) | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
1971-1972 OG Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Vladimir Dzurilla (G) | 5 | - | .926 |
| 2. | Mike Curran (G) | 6 | - | .921 |
| 3. | Leif Holmqvist (G) | 3 | - | .921 |
| 4. | Christer Abrahamsson (G) | 3 | 2.33 | .921 |
| 5. | Vladislav Tretiak (G) | 4 | 2.50 | .920 |
Hockey Olympics Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1971-1972 OG Demographics
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Hockey Olympics Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 Canada Olympics |  USA Olympics | 1 - 2 (OT 61:41) | |
 Slovakia Olympics |  Finland Olympics | 1 - 6 | |
| USA Olympics | Slovakia Olympics | 6 - 2 | |
| Canada Olympics | Finland Olympics | 3 - 2 | |
| USA Olympics |  Sweden Olympics | 2 - 1 (OT 63:27) |
Hockey Olympics Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Czechoslovakia Olympics | 20 | 180 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 26.45 |
| 2. | Finland Olympics | 20 | 176 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 26.05 |
| 3. | Japan Olympics | 19 | 0 | 5'7" | 150 lbs | 25.32 |
| 4. | Norway Olympics | 20 | 4 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 25.30 |
| 5. | Poland Olympics | 19 | 98 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 24.05 |
| 6. | Soviet Union Olympics | 20 | 164 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 26.60 |
| 7. | Sweden Olympics | 21 | 158 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 26.24 |
| 8. | Switzerland Olympics | 20 | 86 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 25.95 |
| 9. | USA Olympics | 22 | 97 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 23.43 |
| 10. | West Germany Olympics | 20 | 62 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 24.00 |
| 11. | Yugoslavia Olympics | 20 | 208 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 25.85 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Connor McDavid (F) | 2026-2027 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 10 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 2 |
| 2. | Leon Draisaitl (F) | 2026-2027 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 10 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 0 |
| 3. | Denis Malgin (F) | 2026-2027 | ZSC Lions | NL | 14 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| 4. | Jack Eichel (F) | 2026-2027 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 12 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 2 |
| 5. | Roman Červenka (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | Extraliga | 11 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 4 |
| 6. | Auston Matthews (F) | 2026-2027 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| 7. | Sandro Schmid (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Fribourg-Gottéron | NL | 14 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 12 |
| 8. | David Tomasek (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | Extraliga | 13 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 10 |
| 9. | Kirill Kaprizov (F) | 2026-2027 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 11 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 0 |
| 10. |  Robert Sabolic (F) | 2026-2027 | HD Jesenice | Alps Hockey League | 12 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 8 |
Regular Season
Hockey Olympics All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Teemu Selänne (F) | 37 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 2. | Harry Watson (F) | 5 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 3. | Herb Drury (D) | 9 | 33 | 4 | 37 |
| 4. | Valeri Kharlamov (F) | 17 | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| 5. | Vlastimil Bubnik (F) | 30 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harry Watson (F) | 5 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 2. | Herb Drury (D) | 9 | 33 | 4 | 37 |
| 3. | Sven Tumba (F) | 30 | 25 | 5 | 30 |
| 4. | Ulrich Poltera (F) | 14 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 5. | Teemu Selänne (F) | 37 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Valeri Kharlamov (F) | 17 | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| 2. | Vyacheslav Fetisov (D) | 22 | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| 3. | Saku Koivu (F) | 28 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| 4. | Pavel Datsyuk (F) | 29 | 5 | 21 | 26 |
| 5. | Teemu Selänne (F) | 37 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Erich Goldmann (D) | 11 | 0 | 1 | 54 |
| 2. | Ilya Kovalchuk (F) | 29 | 14 | 21 | 51 |
| 3. | Jarkko Ruutu (F) | 18 | 2 | 3 | 49 |
| 4. | Daniel Kunce (D) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 45 |
| 5. | Udo Kießling (D) | 32 | 6 | 15 | 40 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Raimo Helminen (F) | 39 | 6 | 18 | 24 |
| 2. | Teemu Selänne (F) | 37 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 3. | Dieter Hegen (F) | 33 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 4. | Jere Lehtinen (F) | 32 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 5. | Udo Kießling (D) | 32 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harry Watson (F) | 5 | 37 | 37 | 7.40 |
| 2. | Larry McCormick (F) | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7.00 |
| 3. | Hugh Plaxton (F) | 3 | 12 | 15 | 5.00 |
| 4. | Frank Fredrickson (F) | 3 | 12 | 13 | 4.33 |
| 5. | Herb Drury (D) | 9 | 33 | 37 | 4.11 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harry Watson (F) | 1923-1924 | OG | 5 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 7.40 | - |
| 2. | Herb Drury (D) | 1923-1924 | OG | 5 | 23 | 4 | 27 | 5.40 | 0 |
| 3. | Bruce Mather (F) | 1947-1948 | OG | 8 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 3.38 | 0 |
| 4. | Ralph Warburton (F) | 1947-1948 | OG | 8 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 3.13 | 6 |
| 5. | Bruce Cunliffe (F) | 1947-1948 | OG | 8 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 2.88 | 12 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harry Watson (F) | 1923-1924 | OG | 5 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 7.40 | - |
| 2. | Herb Drury (D) | 1923-1924 | OG | 5 | 23 | 4 | 27 | 5.40 | 0 |
| 3. | Vladimir Zabrodsky (F) | 1947-1948 | OG | 8 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 2.75 | - |
| 4. | Bert McCaffrey (D) | 1923-1924 | OG | 5 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 4.00 | - |
| 5. | Bruce Cunliffe (F) | 1947-1948 | OG | 8 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 2.88 | 12 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fred Etcher (F) | 1959-1960 | OG | 7 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 3.00 | 0 |
| 2. | Bob Attersley (F) | 1959-1960 | OG | 7 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2.57 | 4 |
| 3. | Bruce Mather (F) | 1947-1948 | OG | 8 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 3.38 | 0 |
| 4. | Connor McDavid (F) | 2025-2026 | OG | 6 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 2.17 | 0 |
| 5. | Billy Christian (F) | 1959-1960 | OG | 7 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 1.86 | 2 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Kunce (D) | 2001-2002 | OG | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 | 43 |
| 2. | Petr Svoboda (D) | 1997-1998 | OG | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 | 39 |
| 3. | Joe Czarnota (F) | 1951-1952 | OG | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.50 | 35 |
| 4. | Dave Brooks (F) | 1963-1964 | OG | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.13 | 33 |
| 5. |  Pierre Crinon (D) | 2025-2026 | OG | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 | 33 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
- 498 players
- 428 players
- 333 players
- 305 players
- 289 players
- 272 players
- 257 players
- 248 players
- 162 players
162 players- 159 players
- 148 players
- 124 players
110 players
97 players- 95 players
- 86 players
52 players
51 players
39 players
38 players
37 players
34 players
34 players
23 players
20 players
19 players
18 players
17 players
9 players
5 players
4 players
4 players
2 players
1 player
List of Hockey Olympics Champions
Hockey Olympics Awards
- Olympic All-Star Team
- Olympic Best Defenseman
- Olympic Best Face-Off Percentage
- Olympic Best Forward
- Olympic Best GAA
- Olympic Best Goaltender
- Olympic Best Plus/Minus
- Olympic Best SVS%
- Olympic Bronze Medal
- Olympic Gold Medal
- Olympic Most Assists
- Olympic Most Goals
- Olympic Most Penalized Player
- Olympic Most Points
- Olympic Most Points by Defenseman
- Olympic Most Valuable Player
- Olympic Silver Medal