After defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime in the gold medal game, the U.S. stands alone atop our final Power Rankings of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
photo: PHOTO: © INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION / MATT ZAMBONIN
Sadly, it’s time for our final Power Rankings of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Or wait – make that “happily” if you’re a fan of the Americans, as they finish on top due to their 1-0 sudden-death gold medal win over Switzerland on Sunday at Stockholm’s Avicii Arena. It's a truly historic moment as America's long gold medal drought ends! The Swiss deserve full marks for a fantastic tournament, taking second place again after another heartbreaking finish. And the Swedes are third thanks to beating the gutsy Danes 6-2 in the bronze medal game. Wherever your team wound up, remember: there’s always new hope for 2025-26. See you next season and keep on smiling all summer long!
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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.