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 2 May)
1.
RUSSIA Undefeated since 2011 – any other questions?
2.
CANADA To Europeans, our Ruff style will be highly offensive
3.
SWEDEN Unlike Justin Bieber’s tour bus, we won’t stink in Stockholm
4.
CZECH REPUBLIC What, no love for the defending bronze medal champions?
5.
SLOVAKIA Satan and Stumpel aren’t old, they’re experienced
6.
UNITED STATES Time to prove everyone wrong, Joe
7.
FINLAND Seriously, dude, we play for Finland! Now let us in!
8.
NORWAY If Thor Heyerdahl rafted across the Pacific, we can make the top eight
9.
SWITZERLAND Whatever, Norway
10.
GERMANY Our “Hoff” skates better than the one on Baywatch
11.
DENMARK It's our 10-year anniversary...but it still feels like the first time
12.
LATVIA Sochi, baby! Bang that drum!
13.
FRANCE Philippe Bozon, thank you for procreating
14.
BELARUS Can't get relegated. Best. Format. Ever.
15.
AUSTRIA Sochi, baby! Eat that Sacher Torte!
16.
SLOVENIA Sochi, baby! Um...this is silly, we have a tournament to play here