What is the Canadian National Men's Ice Hockey Team?
Q: What is the Canadian National Men's Ice Hockey Team?
A: The Canadian National Men's Ice Hockey Team (also known as Team Canada) is the ice hockey team for Canada. It is run by Hockey Canada, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation.
Q: When was the Canadian national men's team created?
A: The Canadian national men's team was created in 1963 by Father David Bauer as a part of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. This team played out of the University of British Columbia.
Q: When was "Team Canada" first used?
A: During the 1972 Summit Series, the name "Team Canada" was first used.
Q: What has been some of Team Canada's accomplishments?
A: Team Canada has been one of the leading national ice hockey teams playing around the world and have won numerous awards including; winning the 1972 Summit Series against Soviet Union, four of five Canada Cups since 1976, nine Olympic gold medals (the most of any hockey nation); Salt Lake City 2002, Vancouver 2010, and Sochi 2014. They are 25-time IIHF World Champions and winner of 2004 World Cup of Hockey.
Q: Who runs Team Canada?
A: Team Canada is run by Hockey Canada, a member of International Ice Hockey Federation.
Q: Where did they play their first game in 1963?
A: The first game for Team Canada in 1963 was played at University Of British Columbia.
