Relive Canada's Golden Goal as told by the players who were a part of it

Sidney Crosby and Eric Staal were among millions of Canadians celebrating the team's win over the United States for hockey gold at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Hear them and others describe that magical moment on its 10th anniversary.
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[@kylermurray1845]

Iggy may have never got a cup but he got the best assist of all time

[@blairthandi7058]

@@sergecharlebois6114 And now, he will be a hall of famer next year.

[@awfan221]

Iggy had some huge goals/assists in finals for Canada. Too bad the Flames were mediocre for his tenure there

[@occamsox5331]

He was on two gold medal teams.

[@michaelhiltz7846]

The cup is literally the only major award that Iggy never got. But that assist is legendary

[@warflame7820]

He was so close to getting that Cup too in 04

[@peteklinger6150]

Never felt more patriotism and national pride , than during those 17 amazing days in Vancouver . Wonderful memories.

[@soundsforhours4713]

Of USA bein salty

[@JH-qs7ph]

It was an amazing time to be Canadian.

[@wesleyjames4918]

@@JH-qs7ph yes it was, I was 14 and I remember that so clearly

[@werthmelissa]

Same here! I'm actually from New Westminster which is outside of Vancouver so these Olympics were a very huge deal and I was 12 years old at the time but it was also a very big year for me as well because I was in my final year of elementary school (grade 7) at the same time.

[@peteklinger6150]

@@werthmelissa ​ .... fascinating how quickly time flies and how our memories allow us to relive those special moments with such clarity . Thanks for sharing yours .... I'm more than a little bummed that the NHL has elected to opt out of the games , but understand their rationale .

[@evanlabonte5817]

Honestly one of the biggest sports moments in my life

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

I don't even like hockey and I agree

[@bagelfart8985]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@WW3_Soon]

The Paul Henderson winning goal against Soviet goalie Tretiak was the greatest goal ever!

[@roneified4405]

"This is a great day for Canada, and therefore the world"

[@jaderichards1578]

Lmfao South Park!

[@tjsosa604]

A man of culture I see

[@glaxko2]

That's a great reference there buddy!

[@gburyhockey9]

@@glaxko2 he’s not your buddy, guy

[@xboxrules8472]

@@gburyhockey9 They go way back.

[@pajamatime5750]

13 years later and ya still get goosebumps!!!! What a pass, what a goal!!!!

[@Historymaker-2001]

No kidding. That's the moment the entire country screamed in jubilation. Jarome Iginla's pass, while falling to the ice, and Crosby's quick release and the hand eye coordination of both made the dreams of a nation come true. That golden goal was just as important to Canadian sports history as Alexandre Bilodeau's gold metal win in freestyle skiing 2 weeks earlier.

[@78ramcharger53]

Cuthbert did an incredible job calling this game and calling the Golden goal, the way his emotions were it made the goal even more incredible.

[@mackz1017]

Sid will forever go down as a legend

[@isabellafransky7993]

I was in Vancouver when this happened and we were walking in the streets singing O Canada and it made me love my country again

[@ryannewton5423]

It was like a earthquake i was in the tents drinken

[@DivertedKitten]

I’m from Calgary and I just remember being so proud of my boy iggy

[@brendenmcdonald8977]

Born in etown!!!

[@johnl119]

Thanks for showing this again...its truly epic

[@nolannichol]

26/34 Million Canadians watched that live

[@PhilDesigns]

when the goal was scored we all ran to the streets screaming and cheering, and I kid you not the whole neighbourhood did the exact same thing. one of the most memorable nights for me.

[@PawpiChoolo]

So many were at bars or groups together at home. Those are numbers for individual TVs. Probably 35 mil out of 36 mil.

[@loganjones5764]

​@PawpiChoolo that is not how that works brother at all lol there are alot more than 36 million tva in Canada

[@alyssameekis4070]

Canadians will NEVER forget this day

[@AtarahDerek]

Admit it, Canada, victory would not have been nearly so sweet if we hadn't made you work for it. Everyone loves a story where the heroes have to truly earn their happy ending. I'm glad this game went *exactly* the way it did.

[@eddymaldonado7991]

Canada has the most gold medals in hockey for mem and women the usa is terrible

[@peteormond2254]

The States had a very strong that year and Miller was world class, that 3rd intermission was unbelievably tense.

[@coastaku1954]

Admit it, Yank, Hockey is our sport, and the faster Gary Bettman realizes that, the better the NHL will be

[@Immatrollyou]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Historymaker-2001]

As a Canadian, I agree. Yes, the intermission and every moment of the Overtime period was nailbitingly tense, but as a result, I still tear up to this day thinking about that moment. Jeu exceptionnel, American team, you did your country very proud that day.

[@joshgriffith6775]

Watching that with my family and all our family friends gathered around the tv and when that goal went through the roof exploded off the place what a great time to be Canadian

[@Historymaker-2001]

My family blew the roof of our house too. I'll never, ever forget that moment.

[@47midnight]

lived in bellingham WA during the 2010 Vancouver olympics and while I am a born and raised american, living extremely close to canada during my formative years the way canada carries itself and how its people live have rubbed off on me and I make no secret that I was more than happy canada won the gold medal. Hockey is truly Canada's game and this was something that from the start needed to happen and I am glad it did!

[@waynedonovan9491]

I remember this so well. I was in Vancouver working the Olympics and we got there that day. As soon as it went in we went to downtown Vancouver and it was crazy.

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

Over a decade later, I still get chills watching that goal.

[@katherinehunter9526]

One of the best Goals ever! So proud of Canada after that Olympics in Whistler. ✌💞🇨🇦🏒🏅👍

[@xboxrules8472]

That goal was in Vancouver.

[@vortexsky3982]

I remember all my classes in elementary school being canceled and we set up this game in the gym and watched it. I’ve never heard so many kids scream

[@notoriouseagle1074]

How? This was on a Sunday afternoon.

[@vortexsky3982]

@@notoriouseagle1074 it was a recording I think, or maybe it was another Canada vs America game. All i remember is kids screaming and ppl chanting USA aswell

[@marknwoo]

History! Blessed to have been at the game. Thanks for the memories!

[@420thebass]

I still tear up everytime I watch this

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

I was a waterboy for the Bulls and being around Jordan was a damn cool thing, but watching this at home and experiencing such a moment, no words man. It couldn't happen to two better players, Iginla and Crosby, damn... what a feeling. Amazing Olympics.

[@bagelfart8985]

You legend.

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

@@bagelfart8985 thanks Fart

[@danieldosso2455]

My brothers and dad and I were watching the game on our TV. Parise scored with 25-24 seconds left, so my dad was like "their going to OT, I'm going to go take a bath, call me if they score". Little did he know he'd miss Canada's greatest pass followed up by Canada's second greatest goal of all time. '72's "Henderson!" is my #1 if you're wondering...

[@rigafraction1653]

You left out the real #1 between Lemieux and Gretzky in 87, but it's forgiven.

[@brunocrayston3877]

I watched the game live on Swiss television, the replay on French television a few hours later. Then I found a Canadian Ice Hockey fans chatroom on Internet where the fans were so happy they considered me a hero for watching the game twice. I was in favour of Canada of course. I remember that guy saying he listened to the game on his car radio while driving,

[@itsliight9112]

Y’all notice Crosby pretty much almost pulled a signature “Crosby” shot thru four defenders goal at the end 😂🖤🇨🇦

[@lumiong]

The iconic GOLDEN voice of hockey 🏒

[@marcwiebe8891]

If the ref didn't jump the best Canadian hockey moment never would've came about

[@MrGittz]

That’s like saying “if Miller made that save Canada wouldn’t have won”. The ref is part of the game, same as any other thing on the ice, from the boards to the glass. Canada totally outplayed America in that game. The only reason it wasn’t over in regulation, the *ONLY* reason, was because Ryan Miller had the best game of his life. People seem to forget that. Ryan Miller was unbelievable for 99% of the game, and then he lets in a pretty weak goal. That was a 100% saveable shot. He made 2 mistakes. He played it into the corner with Canadas top line out & was beat on a no look shot. The ref jumping wasn’t even a top 5 reason why Canada won that game.

[@boltinabottle6307]

I wouldn't say never. In all likelihood, it comes a few minutes later.

[@rigafraction1653]

The best Canadian hockey moment was 23 yrs earlier in 1987, but point made

[@uhVerz]

IGGY! Miss you in Calgary! You and Kipper were my favorites growing up!

[@vrgobeast1935]

Nice pass by iginla

[@GrapesBurner]

"just you know probably happiness comes to mind" -sidney crosby

[@trollo_ed8869]

I remember watching the Gold Medal 🥇 Game that Day. I couldn't stop celebrating after Canada got the Winning Goal 🥅. I was in Grade 8 at the time.

[@johnc3351]

Here after learning there will be no NHLers going to Beijing. I'm dying for another moment like this. 😭

[@noahwhitehawk3405]

They’re waiting for Crosby to retire :(

[@mikeellis1655]

Best moment ever in hockey, I still remember hearing Sid yell Iggy before the pass

[@davidrussell5918]

Paul Henderson in 1972 ?

[@michaelhiltz7846]

Looking back at this, this goal came from the perfect 2 players

[@robcalder2660]

Never forget the golden goal

[@stevebradbury1914]

The hockey Gods always smile the chosen ones🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@brady8551]

This has been a Heritage moment

[@Captain.Dingus]

Thanks for the memories!

[@skoal91]

This was the greatest game I’ve ever seen still. Crazy when it went in DT. What a party!

[@sens3096]

Crazy 2 goal comeback there right at the end from USA but then Crosby happened lol. Great game by both teams!

[@mt3776]

I remember staying up to watch this game from the UK. I was hooked after it

[@Andrea-hm9hz]

A truly awesome moment from a legend let’s go bud

[@joeya5147]

I cried when they scored

[@firestanderman7755]

Proud to be a Canadian ❤

[@jessephillips868]

Best hockey I have ever seen in my life. Bring back good memories! #canada

[@patrickmarrocco2978]

Canadian heritage moment

[@jwill55kings]

1:52 damn mike richards just rips the puck off rafalski and puts it on net what a play

[@curtiscronier8143]

Team U.S.A could have won! And every Canadian knows it. This should be a heritage moment. It's crazy how dear and near to our hearts this moment is to us as Canadians.

[@yes2208]

Let's get another one 2022

[@auntyb7543]

🤩🤩thank y again. Canada 🇨🇦

[@ajwilderness]

Every Canadian remembers where they were when this goal went in

[@Christopher-hx2lz]

Iconic goal

[@auntyb7543]

I remember it like 👍 it was yesterday yelling at the tv screaming stressing out happy sad saying we have to win 🥇 we have to win 🥇 ho Canada 🇨🇦 go let’s ho Canada 🇨🇦 and then crosbey got the puck and we won 🙌 so happy 😁 proud to be Canadian live In Canada 🇨🇦 call Canada 🇨🇦 home 🏡 the best game

[@geo87ca]

Happiness comes to mind.... what a scholar lol

[@ltxero4303]

Can we all talk more about Iginlas diving pass to set that up?

[@homuraakemi4559]

Best Olympic hockey tournament

[@mattstreifel9480]

Greatest moment in Canadian sports

[@thomasdaintree3089]

Can the Olympics PLEASE come back to Canada.

[@toptenguy1]

0:04: *IGGY!!!!*

[@allanmartin7898]

Greatest win for Canada since the 1972 Canada/Soviet summit games

[@A9J1]

Who remembers where they were when this happened? I sure do!

[@Unnatural09]

All of Canada believed that year. Canada winning its highest number of golds in an Olympics and highest than any country. Then winning gold in hockey was the cheery on top.

[@chrissiebawn9357]

CANADA OWNS hockey. GOLDEN GOAL. 🇨🇦💥

[@Jordan-wc7yh]

Not anymore

[@darmbains9727]

Vnacouver bc hometown we all went mental partied till 6am

[@WW3_Soon]

USA goalie got irate with his Buffalo Sabre head coach Lindy Ruff who was an assistant coach at the Olympic games and who provided Team Canada with tips about Miller’s weaknesses that Sid the Kid took into consideration in blasting that overtime winning goal.

[@alexlascu2136]

Canada's own miracle on ice

[@muchidromedary.7368]

That guy, that Olympics….hockey gods were smiling that night.

[@bdbdkdfotbrveiw]

Man… how do you go from winning Olympic gold, right back into the regular season? That must be an absolute grind for these guys lol

[@jodieleishman1391]

"IGGY" Loudest assist ever....

[@NoCluYT]

I was only 7 back then. I wish I knew the significance of this moment

[@Captaraknospider]

Best day ever

[@jcv_7690]

love u iggy

[@bobmcrae5751]

Iggy dug out the puck and made the perfect pass to Crosby. Praise be to Iggy.

[@DrkClsh]

Canada🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@kranmaster]

2:20 You said it dude. It was looking grim having given up the lead so late like that.

[@jayive34]

I wasn't a Hockey fan neither is my mom. But we watched that game.

[@MP80sBaby]

RIP Bob Cole

[@Smalls989]

RICK NASH BABY

[@itsjustmescorch2274]

WOOOOOOO

[@henrywinston6225]

The ref deserves all the credit. He stops the puck on the boards and sets up the play

[@avalac7412]

you're right i just finally noticed that now wow

[@jonwhetter9723]

I was at this game

[@crystal-sv1tw]

It was a where were you moment .

[@timmytinkles374]

Iginla's assist is just as good as the actual goal.

[@boltinabottle6307]

I think Crosby's reception and settling of Iggy's pass was the most impressive part. Iggy put way more into that pass due to being knocked down. Crosby showed Magnetic, Puck on a String, Shnipe, Heatseeker, and All Alone ZONE abilities just on that one play. The best athletes make it look easy, but anyone who's played hockey at any level knows - that play goes very differently 99.9% of the time if being attempted by pretty much anyone else.

[@PabloGonzalez-hv3td]

"Sid the kid will be Sid the man today" - My exact words to the waitress during the last intermission 😤.

[@Elitetreaty]

💕

[@emixxxen]

Haha, "Parise did the unthinkable".

[@alihandro420]

IGGGY! best sound bite ever

[@jared_deraj]

I vividly remember watching this and although I'm an American I was so happy for the people of Canada when I saw this happen. Just a perfect ending. Great memories

[@noahwhitehawk3405]

Without Iginla this would have never happened.

[@avalac7412]

the ref caused that play lowkey.

[@dylanr8481]

What Toews was doing on that team I will never know.

[@raran44]

Almost 12 years later and I’m still worried the US is going to score.

[@MikeSmith-vo2yt]

Canada set some medal records in these games. Far cry from 88 when we won very few. No offence Elizabeth Manley.

[@jasonking8671]

I see 12 Americans don't like this video lol

[@tmac6688]

When crosby scored that goal it rekindle my hatred for him

[@rogerc23]

Lol.

[@codyfrancis4474]

First olympics with nhl players in a long time too or ever right ?

[@notoriouseagle1074]

It was the 4th time dating back to Nagano in 98. They should be back for the Cortina games in 26.

[@17PAT17]

IGGGGYYYYY

[@stephenkennedy3145]

Iggy is the man

[@70thomson]

Hat off to the USA tying it under all that pressure.

[@Elitetreaty]

ARCHANGEL GABRIEL HERE NOW

[@ajstrauss55]

Iggy!