The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF World Championship. They are distinct from the official IIHF World Ranking.
Power Rankings (as of May 15)
1.
FINLAND The best things in life are worth waiting for. Congratulations, Suomi!
2.
SWEDEN So sorry about the silver, Sweden
3.
CZECH REPUBLIC Russia, you just got Cervenka-ed
4.
RUSSIA Real Ovechkin emerges from hiding in Brazil, denounces impostor
5.
CANADA Sorry, Bob – the dog ate my homework and I slept in
6.
NORWAY We won the Nordic bronze medal! Yay us!
7.
GERMANY Danke schön, Uwe
8.
USA Palin still contemplating run for USA Hockey presidency
9.
SWITZERLAND Soon, Raphael Diaz will be more famous than Cameron Diaz
10.
SLOVAKIA We delivered on our guarantee – of great beer and gorgeous women
11.
DENMARK Not great, but almost as good as Slovakia
12.
FRANCE Not good, but almost as mediocre as Denmark
13.
LATVIA We're still here
14.
BELARUS So are we!
15.
AUSTRIA “Relegate Me Amadeus”
16.
SLOVENIA If you can spell “Ljubljana,” come party with us in Division I next year