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Hockey Olympics - 10 things to know with detail

• The first Olympic hockey tournament took place in 1920 during the Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. The sport was then moved to the Winter Olympics in 1924 in Chamonix, France.
• The men's tournament has been a part of every Winter Olympics since 1924, while the women's tournament was introduced in 1998 at the Nagano Games.
• The Soviet Union dominated Olympic hockey in the 20th century, winning a total of 8 gold medals between 1956 and 1992. Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia has continued the tradition of success with a gold medal in 2018.
• The "Miracle on Ice" is one of the most famous moments in Olympic hockey history. In 1980, the United States team, made up of amateur and college players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team in the medal round before going on to win the gold medal.
• The Canadian men's team holds the record for the most gold medals in Olympic hockey history, with a total of 9 gold medals. They have also won the most medals overall, with 13 in total.
• The women's tournament has been dominated by Canada and the United States, who have won every gold medal since its inception in 1998. Canada has won 4 gold medals, while the United States has won 2.
• The format of the Olympic hockey tournament has changed over the years, with the most recent format featuring 12 teams in the men's tournament and 10 teams in the women's tournament.
• NHL players have participated in the Olympic hockey tournament since 1998, with the exception of the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The NHL opted not to send players to the Olympics due to scheduling conflicts.
• The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China will feature the return of NHL players to the Olympic hockey tournament. The men's tournament will take place from February 9-20, while the women's tournament will run from February 3-14.
• The Olympic hockey tournament is a highly anticipated event for fans and players alike, as it showcases some of the best talent in the world competing for national pride and the coveted gold medal.