Team Canada Men’s Olympic Hockey – The Weight of the Maple Leaf

For more than a century, Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team has carried a burden unlike any other in sport. Gold is not the dream. It is the expectation.

In this episode of Hall of Teams, host Kirk Jensen traces the full Olympic journey of Team Canada Men’s Hockey. From the era when amateur champions were sent overseas to defend national pride, through the shock of international rivals catching up, moments of protest and heartbreak, and into the unforgiving pressure of the modern NHL era.

This is the story of how Olympic hockey became one of Canada’s greatest national tests. A stage where triumph unites the country, and failure lingers for generations. From early Olympic tournaments to modern Games defined by scrutiny and expectation, wearing the Maple Leaf becomes one of the heaviest responsibilities in sport.

Along the way, Trivia from the Hall uncovers lesser known stories beneath the ice, while Behind the Bench reveals how leadership, preparation, and structure shape Olympic success long before the puck drops.

Every inducted team earns its place on the Hall of Teams Wall of Honor.

🎙️ Hosted by Kirk Jensen, World Champion and Sports Historian

🏆 Part of the Hall of Teams documentary series

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Produced in Canada 🇨🇦 as part of a global, historic documentary series 🌎