Olympic Games OG 1979-1980
Hockey Olympics Team Rosters
1979-1980
1979-1980 Season
USA Olympics finished first in the 1979-80 OG standings with 13 points. Soviet Union Olympics (12 points) and Sweden Olympics (10 points) followed.
1979-1980 OG Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  USA Olympics | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 33 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 1.86 | Champion  |
| 2. |  Soviet Union Olympics | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 63 | 17 | 46 | 12 | 1.71 | Final group |
| 3. |  Sweden Olympics | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 31 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 1.43 | Final group |
| 4. |  Finland Olympics | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 31 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 1.00 | Final group |
| 5. |  Czechoslovakia Olympics | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 40 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 1.33 | Placement game win |
| 6. |  Canada Olympics | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 29 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1.00 | Placement game loss |
| 7. |  Poland Olympics | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 15 | 23 | -8 | 4 | 0.80 | - |
| 8. |  Romania Olympics | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 13 | 29 | -16 | 3 | 0.60 | - |
| 9. |  Netherlands Olympics | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 16 | 43 | -27 | 3 | 0.60 | - |
| 10. |  West Germany Olympics | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | - | - | 21 | 30 | -9 | 2 | 0.40 | - |
| 11. |  Norway Olympics | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 9 | 36 | -27 | 1 | 0.20 | - |
| 12. |  Japan Olympics | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 7 | 36 | -29 | 1 | 0.20 | - |
1979-1980 OG Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Milan Nový (F) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 0 |
| 2. |  Peter Stastny (F) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 |
| 3. | Jaroslav Pouzar (F) | 6 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 8 |
| 4. |  Alexander Golikov (F) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 6 |
| 5. | Jukka Porvari (F) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4 |
1979-1980 OG Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | William Löfqvist (G) | 2 | 0.50 | .982 |
| 2. | Karel Lang (G) | 1 | 2.00 | .931 |
| 3. | Jim Craig (G) | 7 | 2.14 | .916 |
| 4. | Antero Kivelä (G) | 3 | 3.33 | .900 |
| 5. | Vladimir Myshkin (G) | 5 | 2.08 | .895 |
Hockey Olympics Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1979-1980 OG Demographics
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Hockey Olympics Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 01:10 PM UTC |  Canada Olympics |  USA Olympics | 1 - 2 (OT 61:41) |
| 02/21/2026 07:40 PM UTC |  Slovakia Olympics |  Finland Olympics | 1 - 6 |
| 02/20/2026 08:10 PM UTC | USA Olympics | Slovakia Olympics | 6 - 2 |
| 02/20/2026 03:40 PM UTC | Canada Olympics | Finland Olympics | 3 - 2 |
| 02/18/2026 08:10 PM UTC | USA Olympics |  Sweden Olympics | 2 - 1 (OT 63:27) |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Hockey Olympics Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canada Olympics | 20 | 128 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 23.30 |
| 2. | Czechoslovakia Olympics | 20 | 154 | 5'10" | 187 lbs | 26.45 |
| 3. | Finland Olympics | 20 | 163 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 25.70 |
| 4. | Japan Olympics | 20 | 92 | 5'7" | 154 lbs | 30.10 |
| 5. | Netherlands Olympics | 20 | 97 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 25.45 |
| 6. | Norway Olympics | 20 | 93 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 25.55 |
| 7. | Poland Olympics | 20 | 156 | 5'9" | 168 lbs | 24.80 |
| 8. | Romania Olympics | 20 | 152 | 5'9" | 174 lbs | 24.55 |
| 9. | Soviet Union Olympics | 20 | 198 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 26.55 |
| 10. | Sweden Olympics | 20 | 132 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 25.65 |
| 11. | USA Olympics | 20 | 136 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 22.55 |
| 12. | West Germany Olympics | 20 | 117 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 25.40 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Marcel Noebels (F) | 2026-2027 | Kölner Haie | Champions HL | 4 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| 2. |  Patrick Russell (F) | 2026-2027 | Kölner Haie | Champions HL | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 3. | Alexander Radulov (F) | 2026-2027 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | KHL | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 4. | Jonathan Pudas (D) | 2026-2027 | Skellefteå AIK | Champions HL | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| 5. | Vladimir Tkachyov (F) | 2026-2027 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod | KHL | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 6. | Kirill Semyonov (F) | 2026-2027 | Ak Bars Kazan | KHL | 9 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| 7. | Leo Pföderl (F) | 2026-2027 | Eisbären Berlin | Champions HL | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 8. | Sergei Plotnikov (F) | 2026-2027 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 9. | Roman Červenka (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | Extraliga | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 10. | Morten Poulsen (F) | 2026-2027 | Herning Blue Fox | Metal Ligaen | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
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 | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harry Watson (F) | 1923-1924 | 5 | 37 | 37 |
| 2. | Herb Drury (D) | 1923-1924 | 5 | 23 | 27 |
| 3. | Bruce Mather (F) | 1947-1948 | 8 | 16 | 27 |
| 4. | Ralph Warburton (F) | 1947-1948 | 8 | 16 | 25 |
| 5. | Bruce Cunliffe (F) | 1947-1948 | 8 | 17 | 23 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harry Watson (F) | 1923-1924 | 5 | 37 | 37 |
| 2. | Herb Drury (D) | 1923-1924 | 5 | 23 | 27 |
| 3. | Vladimir Zabrodsky (F) | 1947-1948 | 8 | 22 | 22 |
| 4. | Bert McCaffrey (D) | 1923-1924 | 5 | 20 | 20 |
| 5. | Bruce Cunliffe (F) | 1947-1948 | 8 | 17 | 23 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fred Etcher (F) | 1959-1960 | 7 | 12 | 21 |
| 2. | Bob Attersley (F) | 1959-1960 | 7 | 12 | 18 |
| 3. | Bruce Mather (F) | 1947-1948 | 8 | 11 | 27 |
| 4. | Connor McDavid (F) | 2025-2026 | 6 | 11 | 13 |
| 5. | Billy Christian (F) | 1959-1960 | 7 | 11 | 13 |
Hockey Olympics All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Kunce (D) | 2001-2002 | 7 | 1 | 43 |
| 2. | Petr Svoboda (D) | 1997-1998 | 6 | 2 | 39 |
| 3. | Joe Czarnota (F) | 1951-1952 | 8 | 4 | 35 |
| 4. | Dave Brooks (F) | 1963-1964 | 8 | 1 | 33 |
| 5. |  Pierre Crinon (D) | 2025-2026 | 3 | 1 | 33 |
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