In our seventh Power Rankings of 2018, Canada moves into first place after its huge overtime win over the Russians. The U.S. is second and Sweden third.
1 | CAN | Power plays rule, shootouts drool |
2 | USA | “Hey Patric! I have three Cups and you don’t!” |
3 | SWE | “Hey Patrick! I stand in front and I get by with two cups!” |
4 | SUI | When in doubt, ask yourself: “What would DiPietro do?” |
5 | FIN | Logically, our next loss would have been to Italy |
6 | RUS | Pass, pass, pass! Connor, why you no play KHL? |
7 | CZE | Sadly, this tournament is now Dave-less |
8 | LAT | We do not like Carrie Underwood’s husband’s friends |
9 | SVK | Oh shoot, next year we’re gonna be Denmark |
10 | DEN | Too Little Mermaid, too late |
11 | GER | “Joachim? It’s Marco. I could have used Gotze...” |
12 | FRA | Unleash the Bozon! |
13 | NOR | We all chanted, “I’m Zuccarello!”, but it didn’t work |
14 | AUT | The British are coming, and we’re visibly excited |
15 | BLR | Mr. Vorobyov? Do you have a moment? |
16 | KOR | Still the world’s greatest Korean-speaking hockey nation |
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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.