In our seventh Power Rankings of the 2019 Worlds, the Russians keep top spot after defeating the Americans in the quarter-finals. Canada sits second and the Czech Republic is third.
1 | RUS | Should we name a city after Gusev or just an airport? | |
2 | CAN | Paul Henderson wants Stone’s autograph | |
3 | CZE | The good news is they won’t use Gretzky in the shootout | |
4 | FIN | Manninen shoots the puck a lot better than Sakari Lindfors | |
5 | SWE | The King is dead, but he still looks great in a suit | |
6 | GER | During the second intermission, we ate too much bratwurst | |
7 | USA | Our moms still think we’re great | |
8 | SUI | Why does Tissot have to be so damn accurate? | |
9 | SVK | Switzerland? We’re here if you need to talk... | |
10 | LAT | You look back and wonder: “What if we had more drums?” | |
11 | DEN | GB, congrats, and we can’t wait to beat you 9-0 again | |
12 | NOR | Cross-country skiing is more fun – even in May | |
13 | GBR | Is Ben Bowns Bigger Than The Royal Baby? | |
14 | ITA | As a team, we want to go eat gelato now | |
15 | FRA | Voltaire stated: “3-0 is the worst lead in hockey” | |
16 | AUT | The scandalous video also shows our PP going 2-for-22 |
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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.