Ready for our fourth Power Rankings of the tournament? Riding a three-game shutout streak, the Russians stay on top, followed by Germany and Switzerland.
1 | RUS | We respect Italy’s cars (whoops, sorry, Skoda!) | |
2 | GER | Mwahahaha! Who could possibly beat us now? | |
3 | SUI | At 103, Ambuhl is a role model for active seniors | |
4 | CAN | Fun fact: in Canada, it is legal to be Stone | |
5 | SWE | Mr. Meier? You can hand pass it to us anytime | |
6 | USA | In the second period, we threw their tea into the harbour | |
7 | FIN | “Kaapo? This is Patrik. Did you take my sticks?” | |
8 | CZE | Goal by Funny Hat, the assist to Jagr Jersey, and to Krusovice | |
9 | SVK | Guys? It’s a “full 60,” not a “full 59” | |
10 | LAT | Life’s a Bicevskis | |
11 | FRA | “Bonjour, Cristobal! Say, can you still touch your toes?” | |
12 | DEN | Duckly passed out in the sauna | |
13 | NOR | Ignore the trolls, it’s time to roll | |
14 | GBR | Britain reinstates Kane-ing | |
15 | AUT | We’re focused on one game, and it rhymes with “hit a tree” | |
16 | ITA | Maybe ask the Pope? |
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The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF World Ranking.
The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF World Ranking.