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Canada leads heading into final
Published 20.05.2017 22:26 GMT+2 | Author
After a thrilling comeback win over Russia in the semi-finals, Canada retakes first place in our eighth Power Rankings. Photo: Matt Zambonin / HHOF-IIHF Images
After a spirited third-period rally to beat Russia 4-2 in the semi-final, Canada sits first in our eighth Power Rankings. Sweden is second and Russia is third.
| 1. |  |
Canada: | Russia, you don’t scare us with your fancy goals |
| 2. |  |
Sweden: | Kneel before Nylander! |
| 3. |  |
Russia: | Bear bites beaver, beaver eats bear |
| 4. |  |
Finland: | You laugh, but we try hard in bronze games! |
| 5. |  |
United States: | Hey, there’s 5 million Finns and only 320 million of us |
| 6. |  |
Switzerland: | Sixth in hockey, first in yodeling |
| 7. |  |
Czech Republic: | Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality |
| 8. |  |
Germany: | Give Grubauer whatever kind of massage he wants |
| 9. |  |
France: | Asterix skating to AC/DC > the Mona Lisa |
| 10. |  |
Latvia: | In 2021, we’ll win gold as the LOUDEST host nation! |
| 11. |  |
Norway: | Has Jonas Holos ever met Jenni Hiirikoski? |
| 12. |  |
Denmark: | Is it weird Korea’s coming here but we’re not going there? |
| 13. |  |
Belarus: | We’ll do ANYTHING to get the attendance record back! |
| 14. |  |
Slovakia: | God, it’s been years since we lost a quarter-final |
| 15. |  |
Slovenia: | Anze? Have more babies! |
| 16. |  |
Italy: | Does anyone have Enrico Ciccone’s phone number? |
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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 World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF World Ranking.
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