To increase ticket availability, reduce costs and in keep within VANOC's sustainability goals.
Using North American size ice surfaces rather than converting to international configurations allowed for approximately 350 to 800 additional spectators to enjoy each game live or approximately 35,000 additional tournament tickets, while also achieving approximately $10 million in capital cost savings which will be allocated to the contingency funding in VANOC's overall $580 million venue construction budget.
None. Australia has competed in Olympic ice hockey only once, that being at the 1960 Games.
The 2010 world cup is being played in india.
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Field hockey was added to the Olympic summer program in 1908. It was removed in 1924, for lack of a governing international body, but readded in time for 1928 and has been played at every Summer Games since. Women's hockey was also added in 1980. Ice hockey was added to the Olympic summer program in 1920. It was then moved to the winter program in 1924 and has been played at every Winter Games since. Women's hockey was also added in 1998, after IOC approval in 1992.
It's not. They did not allow it as an Olympic sport
After being cut from the 1980 Olympic team, Ralph Cox continued to pursue his hockey career by playing professionally in various leagues, including the American Hockey League (AHL) and the International Hockey League (IHL). He also went on to have a successful career in coaching and youth hockey development. Cox remained involved in the sport, sharing his experiences and insights with aspiring players. Ultimately, he maintained a positive outlook on his Olympic experience despite the disappointment.
Because WWII was being fought.
Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.
It has been an Olympic sport since 1763 and is still being played today.
Patrick Roy became famous by being a ice hockey goaltender. He has played for 10 years. He a proffesional at hockey. So that is how Patrick Roy became a famour hockey goaltender.
Peter Forsberg was famous for being in the Canadian ice hockey team. He was originally born in Sweden and played an attacking role in his hockey team.