Countries aim for Olympic hockey success in the future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Hockey News discusses the potential of several countries in men's hockey as they prepare for future Olympic competitions. Denmark, ranked 12th by the IIHF, is producing talented NHL players and closely missed qualifying for the 2010 Games. France improved to 14th ranked, showcasing promising performances in recent competitions. Ukraine, bolstered by its NHL talent, previously secured a top ten finish in the 2002 Winter Olympics, while Kazakhstan, despite a lower ranking, has Olympic experience from past appearances. These nations could disrupt the traditional powerhouses in coming tournaments.
- •Denmark is currently ranked 12th by the IIHF.
- •France has improved to the 14th position in world rankings.
- •Ukraine achieved a 10th place finish at the 2002 Olympics.
- •Kazakhstan has previous Olympic experience from 1998 and 2006.
- •These nations are becoming competitive on the global stage.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — THN Archive: Untapped Potential
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