Heading into the semi-finals, the host Canadians maintain their grip on first place in the fifth edition of our Power Rankings, thanks to their dominant 7-0 win over Germany. The Americans bounce back big-time to grab second place, and Finland moves into third place.

1		CAN	MPP + PPG = Good Time Being A Woman
2		USA	Fun fact: Hilary won in 2016
3		FIN	Offer-sheet Keisala, somebody!
4		SUI	Best screams, best anthem, best Sochi vibes
5		CZE	We hit a wall – but we’ll make it to the Great Wall
6		ROC	As Tolstoy said, “2-0 is the worst lead in hockey”
7		JPN	Akane, goddess of scoring off the rush
8		GER	Oh, shoot!
9		HUN	Halley’s comet: 2061. Haley’s team: 2022
10		DEN	Can we play Korea? (Unified or not – we’re easy!)

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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 Women's World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Women's World Ranking.