Updated: Fri Nov. 14 2008 17:12:09

ctvwinnipeg.ca

They were the first Canadian Hockey team to win a gold medal at the Olympics, but the Icelanders are laying claim to the same team. It's hardly a shock, as most of the Falcons were Icelandic immigrants.

Last time the Icelandic President was in Winnipeg he agreed with then Prime Minister Martin to share the prize.

"It's a story where the underdogs overcome all obstacles," said author Dave Square.

He wrote the book "When Falcons Fly." It is the story of the 1920 Winnipeg Falcons and their drive to become Olympic champions.

"The falcons were spectacular! They beat everyone! Czechoslovakia they beat 15 to nothing," said Square.

Their accomplishment was ignored by many Canadians for decades, but that's about to change.

Soon, the Falcons will fly on the big screen.

Eagle Vision, the company that co-produced Academy Award winning film Capote, has bought the rights to David Squares book about the Falcons.

"Nothing could be better for the memory of this team, and keeping the history straight," said Dan Johnson.

Johnson is a relative of Mike Goodman who played on the Falcons.

"I'm just proud that they were of Icelandic descent, but first and foremost they were Canadians and they were from the city of Winnipeg," added Johnson.

No date for the filming of "When Falcons Fly" has been chosen yet, but Square hopes the film will be shot and ready for release in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

With a report from CTV's Jon Hendricks