The IIHF World Ranking is a ranking of the national teams of member countries of the International Ice Hockey Federation.
The system was approved by the IIHF congress in September 2003. According to IIHF President René Fasel, the system was designed to be simple to understand and "reflect the long-term quality of all national hockey programs and their commitment to international hockey."
Read more about IIHF World Ranking: Current Calculation Method, Effects, Men's Rankings, Women's Rankings
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