Yes, several Canadian hockey players have Irish descent. For instance, players like Patrick O'Sullivan and Mike Fisher have Irish heritage. Additionally, many Canadians have ancestral ties to Ireland, reflecting the country's diverse background, which includes a significant number of people with Irish roots. However, specific information about the current Olympic team would require verification closer to the event.
Most non-Canadian hockey players have been drafted from American teams to the Canadian teams.
As of October 2023, NHL players have participated in the Winter Olympics in ice hockey five times: in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014. However, NHL players did not participate in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. The most recent Winter Olympics, held in Beijing in 2022, also saw the absence of NHL players due to scheduling conflicts. Thus, NHL professionals have represented Team USA in Olympic ice hockey a total of five times.
In the 2005-2006 season, 18% were American born. 53% were Canadian born.
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The first medal won by Canada at the Winter Olympics was a gold in ice hockey at the 1924 Games in Chamonix. Documented members of the 1924 Canadian Olympic ice hockey team are ... Jack Cameron Ernie Collett Bert McCaffrey Harold McMunn Dunc Munro Beattie Ramsay Cyril Slater Hooley Smith Harry Watson
Most non-Canadian hockey players have been drafted from American teams to the Canadian teams.
a lot
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NBA players first Olympics was the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona and NHL players first Olympics was the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano.
A few famous players in ice hockey are; Wayne Gretzky-Canadian Mario Lemmieux-Canadian Gordie Howe-Candian oh and t smith
The Canadian men's hockey team placed 7th in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
as of today april 6, 18.
Canada women's national ice hockey team won the silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
roberto luongo , sidney crosby
At this time the women's ice hockey competition has not completed. Canadian ice hockey player Carla MacLeod was a member of the 2006 Canadian Olympic team that won the gold medal. She is also a member of the 2010 Canadian women's hockey team that will play in the Olympics.
355 million. the entire country is with that team.
Canada. 52% of all player in the nhl are Canadian