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This article discusses the '''[[ice hockey]]''' competitions of the '''[[2014 Winter Olympics]]'''. The competitions will be played at two venues, located 300 meters from each other in the Olympic Park. The [[Bolshoy Ice Dome]], which seats 12,000, |
This article discusses the '''[[ice hockey]]''' competitions of the '''[[2014 Winter Olympics]]'''. The competitions will be played at two venues, located 300 meters from each other in the Olympic Park. The [[Bolshoy Ice Dome]], which seats 12,000, resembles a [[Fabergé egg]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sochi2014.com/en/spectators-place-bolshoy-ice-dome#hockey_big |title=Bolshoy Ice Dome – Venues – Sochi 2014 Olympics |publisher=Sochi2014.com |date=2013-12-21 |accessdate=2014-02-08}}</ref> The [[Shayba Arena]], seating 7,000, is a moveable structure that will be used after the games in another Russian city.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sochi2014.com/en/spectators-place-shayba |title=Shayba Arena – Venues – Sochi 2014 Olympics |publisher=Sochi2014.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-08}}</ref> Both venues are international sized (60 meters by 30 meters).<ref name="Press">{{cite web|url=http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/browse/5/article/big-ice-in-sochi-2014.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=187&cHash=93ad943774 |title=Big ice in Sochi 2014 |publisher=Iihf.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-08}}</ref> Twelve teams will compete in the men's tournament, eight in the women's. The tournaments will begin on 8 February, the men's concluding on the 23rd and the women's concluding on the 20th. |
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| Venues | Bolshoy Ice Dome Shayba Arena |
| Dates | 8–23 February 2014 |
| Competitors | 444 from 14 nations |
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This article discusses the ice hockey competitions of the 2014 Winter Olympics. The competitions will be played at two venues, located 300 meters from each other in the Olympic Park. The Bolshoy Ice Dome, which seats 12,000, resembles a Fabergé egg.[1] The Shayba Arena, seating 7,000, is a moveable structure that will be used after the games in another Russian city.[2] Both venues are international sized (60 meters by 30 meters).[3] Twelve teams will compete in the men's tournament, eight in the women's. The tournaments will begin on 8 February, the men's concluding on the 23rd and the women's concluding on the 20th.
Medal summary
Medal table
Medallists
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| Women's |
Men's tournament
The tournament will feature 12 countries, 9 qualifying through the IIHF World Ranking, and 3 through subsequent qualifying tournaments.[3] The format will be the same as 2010, there will be three groups of 4 to determine seeding, with four rounds of elimination games. Each group winner receives a bye into the second round, along with the best second place team.[4] The NHL has agreed to allow its players to participate in the tournament.
Qualification
Qualification for the men's tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics was determined by the IIHF World Ranking following the 2012 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships. The top nine teams in the World Ranking received automatic berths into the Olympics, while all other teams had an opportunity to qualify for the remaining three spots in the Olympics.[3]
Participating nations
Twelve nations will play in three pools.
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
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Women's tournament
The women's tournament will run from 8 to 20 February. Eight nations will contest the gold. A new format will be introduced, with the top 4 ranked teams in group A, with the next four in group B. The bottom two group A teams will play the top 2 teams in group B in the quarter finals, where the winners will play either the first or second place team in group A.[5]
Qualification
Qualification for the women's tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics was determined by the IIHF World Ranking following the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championships. The top five teams in the World Ranking received automatic berths into the Olympics, Russia gained direct entry by being host and all other teams had an opportunity to qualify for the remaining two spots in the Olympics.[3]
Participating nations
Eight nations will play in two pools.
| Group A | Group B |
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References
- ^ "Bolshoy Ice Dome – Venues – Sochi 2014 Olympics". Sochi2014.com. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ "Shayba Arena – Venues – Sochi 2014 Olympics". Sochi2014.com. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Big ice in Sochi 2014". Iihf.com. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ "Olympics". Iihf.com. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ "27 events in IIHF program". Iihf.com. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
External links
- Sochi in the final stretch, a review of the venues at IIHF.com.
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