Olympic Games OG 1997-1998
Hockey Olympics Team Rosters
1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Russia Olympics finished first in the 1997-98 OG standings with 10 points. Czechia Olympics (9 points) and Canada Olympics (9 points) followed.
1997-1998 OG Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Czechia Olympics | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 19 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 1.50 | Champion  |
| 2. |  Russia Olympics | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 26 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 1.67 | Final loss |
| 3. |  Finland Olympics | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 20 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 1.00 | Bronze game win |
| 4. |  Canada Olympics | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 1.50 | Bronze game loss |
| 5. |  Sweden Olympics | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1.00 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. |  USA Olympics | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 9 | 14 | -5 | 2 | 0.50 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. |  Belarus Olympics | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 19 | 23 | -4 | 5 | 0.71 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. |  Kazakhstan Olympics | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 21 | 40 | -19 | 5 | 0.71 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. |  Germany Olympics | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 11 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1.50 | - |
| 10. |  France Olympics | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 9 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 1.00 | - |
| 11. |  Slovakia Olympics | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 11 | 13 | -2 | 3 | 0.75 | - |
| 12. |  Italy Olympics | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 12 | 16 | -4 | 2 | 0.50 | - |
| 13. |  Japan Olympics | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 9 | 13 | -4 | 2 | 0.50 | - |
| 14. |  Austria Olympics | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 3 | 0.75 | - |
1997-1998 OG Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Teemu Selänne (F) | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 |
| 2. | Saku Koivu (F) | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| 3. | Pavel Bure (F) | 6 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 4. | Alexander Koreshkov (F) | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 5. | Philippe Bozon (F) | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
1997-1998 OG Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Vanbiesbrouck (G) | 1 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
| 2. | Olaf Kölzig (G) | 2 | 1.00 | .966 |
| 3. | Dominik Hašek (G) | 6 | 0.97 | .961 |
| 4. | Joseph Heiß (G) | 1 | 1.00 | .952 |
| 5. | Patrick Roy (G) | 6 | 1.46 | .935 |
Hockey Olympics Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 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. | Austria Olympics | 23 | 156 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 28.04 |
| 2. | Belarus Olympics | 23 | 135 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 27.70 |
| 3. | Canada Olympics | 23 | 131 | 6'1" | 205 lbs | 30.00 |
| 4. | Czechia Olympics | 23 | 156 | 6'0" | 198 lbs | 27.13 |
| 5. | Finland Olympics | 23 | 262 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 28.04 |
| 6. | France Olympics | 23 | 183 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 27.57 |
| 7. | Germany Olympics | 23 | 182 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 28.13 |
| 8. | Italy Olympics | 23 | 201 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 29.78 |
| 9. | Japan Olympics | 23 | 81 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 28.26 |
| 10. | Kazakhstan Olympics | 22 | 152 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 27.05 |
| 11. | Russia Olympics | 23 | 217 | 6'0" | 201 lbs | 27.91 |
| 12. | Slovakia Olympics | 23 | 163 | 6'0" | 196 lbs | 27.70 |
| 13. | Sweden Olympics | 23 | 132 | 6'0" | 201 lbs | 27.52 |
| 14. | USA Olympics | 23 | 114 | 6'0" | 203 lbs | 29.39 |
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 | 8 | 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 | 7 | 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