Canada Celebrates 2006 Olympic Women’s Hockey Gold in Torino

At the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin (Torino), Italy, Team Canada’s women’s ice hockey squad captured Olympic gold, continuing the country’s tradition as a global powerhouse in the sport. The women’s tournament, held as part of the Olympics’ official roster of competitions, saw Canada advance through the preliminary rounds and secure top positioning to reach the gold medal game.

In the gold medal match, Canada faced Sweden, one of the top contenders in international women’s hockey. The Canadian team delivered a strong performance to defeat Sweden — a victory that earned the team its second consecutive Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, having also won Olympic gold in 2002. The win in Turin bolstered Canada’s reputation as one of the most successful nations in Olympic women’s hockey history.

Veteran players played key roles in the tournament’s success. Among them was Danielle Goyette, a veteran forward who was honoured to carry the Canadian flag during the Opening Ceremony and brought leadership and scoring experience that helped anchor the roster throughout the Games. Goyette was an established star with multiple international medals, and her presence elevated a team already filled with talented athletes.

The 2006 gold medal victory came amid a broader period of success for Canadian women’s hockey. The team’s legacy includes multiple Olympic titles and deep rivalries with top competitors like the United States — rivalries that have driven some of the most memorable moments in the sport, from narrow overtime games to high-stakes playoff battles on the Olympic stage.

For Canadian fans, the Torino triumph remains a treasured moment in sport, celebrated not just for the result but also for its embodiment of teamwork, resilience and national pride. The 2006 squad’s achievement contributed to Canada’s broader success in Turin, where the country posted one of its strongest overall medal performances at a Winter Olympics to that point.