Most games | Andrei Khomutov (13) |
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Most points | Andrei Khomutov (17) |
IIHF code | CIS |
First international | |
CIS 7 - 2 Austria (Feldkirch, Austria; January 19, 1992) |
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Biggest win | |
CIS 8 - 1 Switzerland (Albertville, France; February 8, 1992) |
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Biggest defeat | |
Switzerland 3 - 0 CIS (Rapperswil, Switzerland; February 2, 1992) |
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Olympics | |
Appearances | 1 (first in 1992) |
Medals | Gold: 1 – 1992 |
International record (W–L–T) | |
11-2-0 |
The CIS men's national ice hockey team was a national ice hockey team that represented the Commonwealth of Independent States.
The CIS men's national ice hockey team was founded in 1992 as part of the Unified Team, a selection of member athletes from the Commonwealth of Independent States.
They played in three friendlies against Austria, Canada, and Italy in January 1992. They defeated the Austrians and Canadians 7-2 each, and the Italians by a score of 4-2.
The national team next took part in the Nissan Cup, hosted by Switzerland. They defeated Finland in the semifinals 6-2, but were surprised by the Swiss hosts in the final, losing by a score of 3-0.
At the 1992 Winter Olympics held in Albertville, France, the national team finished with a 7-1 record, and won the gold medal by defeating Canada 3-1 in the final.