Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the medal haul and the 2010 Vancouver Games generally gave Canada a big jolt of confidence.
Speaking in Vancouver, he praised the Olympics' host province, saying British Columbia did Canada proud.
Harper hinted that his government would continue to support the Own the Podium Program which provides funding for athletes.
C-T-V says at least 80 per cent of Canadians watched all or part of the gold medal game between Canada and the U-S -- with an average audience of 26.5 (m) million viewers.
Canada won gold when Sidney Crosby made it 3-2 in overtime.
