What is 1988 olympics hockey?

The 1988 Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament was held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was the 16th Olympic ice hockey tournament and also served as the 52nd Ice Hockey World Championships.

The Soviet Union won the gold medal, continuing their dominance in Olympic hockey. They defeated Finland in the final. This victory marked the Soviet Union's seventh gold medal in Olympic ice hockey. The Soviet%20Union's%20hockey%20team was known for its disciplined and skilled players.

Finland secured the silver medal, which was their first Olympic medal in ice hockey.

Sweden won the bronze medal, defeating Canada in the bronze medal game. The Swedish%20national%20team displayed a strong performance throughout the tournament.

Canada, playing on home ice, finished fourth. The Canadian%20team was expected to contend for a medal, but ultimately fell short.

The tournament featured a round-robin format in the preliminary round, followed by a medal round for the top teams.

Key players from various teams included those who later went on to have successful NHL careers.

The 1988%20Calgary%20Olympics were notable for the high level of competition and the strong performances of several European teams.