The Czechs top our final Power Rankings of the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship after defeating Switzerland 2-0 in the gold medal game in Prague.
photo: © International Ice Hockey Federation / Matt Zambonin
What an unforgettable ending to the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship! Czechia not only captured the gold medal on home ice to end a 14-year drought, but also nails down first place in our final Power Rankings. The valiant but heartbroken Swiss get second place after earning the silver medal for the third time in the last 11 tournaments (2013, 2018). And Sweden locks up third place after defeating Canada in the bronze medal game. It’s been an amazing ride in Prague and Ostrava, and we can’t wait to bring you more Power Rankings fun next year in Stockholm and Herning!
| 1 |  |
CZE | Knew the winning captain would be Roman |
| 2 |  |
SUI | Triple Silver Club of the 21st Century |
| 3 |  |
SWE | Inheritors of the Latvian throne |
| 4 |  |
CAN | When Crosby was 18, he ruled in Latvia |
| 5 |  |
USA | If happy little bluebirds fly... |
| 6 |  |
GER | Carry on, Leon |
| 7 |  |
SVK | Silver lining: our best finish since 2012 |
| 8 |  |
FIN | Kiitos, Jukka: when it was good, it was great |
| 9 |  |
LAT | Riding this roller coaster since 1997 |
| 10 |  |
AUT | Go Austro-Hungarian Hockey Empire Go! |
| 11 |  |
NOR | In 2025, we’ll get pucks deeper than a fjord |
| 12 |  |
DEN | In 2025, we’ll give 110% (on-ice, not in taxes) |
| 13 |  |
KAZ | No one can stop us at the Asian Winter Games |
| 14 |  |
FRA | Not exiled to Saint Helena |
| 15 |  |
GBR | It’s just a flesh wound |
| 16 |  |
POL | 2046 is trending! |
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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 Men's World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Men's World Ranking.
The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF Ice Hockey Men's World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Men's World Ranking.