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Canadians top our first edition of 2016
Published 12.04.2023 16:34 GMT+3 | Author
Will 'O Canada' be played at this tournament as many times as in 2015? Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images
Defending champion Canada leads the way in the first Power Rankings of 2016, followed by Finland and the Czechs. Enjoy!
| 1. |  |
Canada: | Look! It’s a Canadian team playing in May! |
| 2. |  |
Finland: | Give blonde kid puck. Watch him shoot. Repeat. |
| 3. |  |
Czech Republic: | Celebrating Jagr's new contract! |
| 4. |  |
Sweden: | Nyquist is a horse |
| 5. |  |
United States: | We’re going to win bigly |
| 6. |  |
Russia: | Can’t wait to hear our anthem |
| 7. |  |
Slovakia: | As a kid, you dream of playing for Team Europe |
| 8. |  |
Switzerland: | No, really, you do dream of playing for Team Europe |
| 9. |  |
Denmark: | OMG, guys! Team Europe is controlled by Satan! |
| 10. |  |
Latvia: | Two words: “Leicester City” |
| 11. |  |
Belarus: | When in doubt, use more Canadians |
| 12. |  |
France: | Asterix takes the shot, Obelix provides the screen |
| 13. |  |
Germany: | This round, Ehrhoff will play more than Keith |
| 14. |  |
Norway: | Good seats still available for Roy Johansen’s farewell tour |
| 15. |  |
Kazakhstan: | Triple G, yes – Triple Gold Club, no |
| 16. |  |
Hungary: | A seven-year wait is better than a 70-year wait |
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.
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