Vintage Hockey Canada 2006 National Men's Pin Collection (19 of 24)

This lot we acquired recently at an estate sale. The previous owner had many sports related collectibles.
This is a set of 24, we have 19 of the set in this lot.

Missing players(5) are:
Goalie Marty Turco,
Defenseman Wade Redden,
Forward Rick Nash ,
Defenseman Bryan McCabe
Forward Ryan Smith

Each pin is in it's unopened packaging..Pins measure 1 1/2" x 1"

About the team:

The Canadian Men's Ice Hockey Team at the 2006 Winter Olympics, held in Turin, Italy, featured a roster of talented players. Here is some information about the Team Canada roster for the 2006 Olympics: 18 played while there were 24 on the roster.

Forwards:

  1. Joe Sakic (Colorado Avalanche)
  2. Jarome Iginla (Calgary Flames)
  3. Vincent Lecavalier (Tampa Bay Lightning)
  4. Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)
  5. Dany Heatley (Ottawa Senators)
  6. Shane Doan (Phoenix Coyotes)
  7. Ryan Smyth (Edmonton Oilers)
  8. Simon Gagné (Philadelphia Flyers)
  9. Joe Thornton (San Jose Sharks)
  10. Eric Staal (Carolina Hurricanes)
  11. Brad Richards (Tampa Bay Lightning)
  12. Kris Draper (Detroit Red Wings)

Defensemen:

  1. Scott Niedermayer (Anaheim Ducks)
  2. Chris Pronger (Edmonton Oilers)
  3. Adam Foote (Columbus Blue Jackets)
  4. Rob Blake (Colorado Avalanche)
  5. Ed Jovanovski (Vancouver Canucks)
  6. Wade Redden (Ottawa Senators)

Goaltenders:

  1. Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils)
  2. Roberto Luongo (Florida Panthers)
  3. Marty Turco (Dallas Stars)

Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Pat Quinn Assistant Coaches: Ken Hitchcock, Jacques Martin, Wayne Fleming

Team Canada had a strong tournament and advanced to the playoff round, eventually winning the gold medal by defeating Team Sweden in the final. This victory marked Canada's first Olympic gold in men's ice hockey in 50 years.