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U.S. stays on top, Swiss third
Published 17.05.2017 00:03 GMT+2 | Author
The U.S. beat rival Russia 5-3 to enter the quarter-finals atop our sixth Power Rankings. Canada’s second, and the Swiss are third after downing the Czechs.
| 1. |  |
United States: | Tonight, WE are the greatest hockey team in the world |
| 2. |  |
Canada: | Mr. Parayko? You’re hurting the net! |
| 3. |  |
Switzerland: | Ha ha! We used our secret goalie. Ha ha! |
| 4. |  |
Sweden: | Do Men Over 35 Stop Pucks Better? |
| 5. |  |
Russia: | That classified information was so bogus |
| 6. |  |
Czech Republic: | Now we’ve got Mother Russia issues |
| 7. |  |
Finland: | As long as we’re not playing Sweden in Helsinki, we’re good |
| 8. |  |
Germany: | Yay, we get to hear that "Playground" song some more! |
| 9. |  |
Latvia: | Wes deserveds as betters fates |
| 10. |  |
France: | Merci Cristo et Meun’s! |
| 11. |  |
Norway: | Obviously, we didn’t eat enough pickled herring |
| 12. |  |
Denmark: | That goal was The Ugly Duckling – but we’ll take it |
| 13. |  |
Belarus: | Like, dudes, the Soviet Union was totally better! |
| 14. |  |
Slovakia: | Being 14 means bad fashion choices and crying on your bed |
| 15. |  |
Slovenia: | As a hockey nation, we’re good at ski-jumping |
| 16. |  |
Italy: | Fellini’s lens caresses the tragedy as the puck slides in |
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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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