Ice hockey at the 1968 winter Olympics

 This tournament was from February 6-17 in and around Grenoble, France. 43 games played resulting in the Soviet Union winning gold, Czechoslovakia the silver and Canada the bronze. It will be Canada's last medal until 1992. Canada also doesn't compete in 1972 oe 1976, due to issues with the Soviet Union usage of pro players. Highlights also include: 1. East Germany participates for the only time. 2. Finland bears Canada for the first time.  Notable players include: Lou Nanne, Herb Brooks, Larry Pleau and John Cunniff for the United States and Brian Glennie and Wayne Stephenson for Canada. 

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