Sweden and the Czech Republic shine: World Cup quarter-finals is certain!

Sweden and the Czech Republic shine: World Cup quarter-finals is certain!

Wien, Österreich - On May 17, 2025, the ice hockey world trembled the results of the last group phase of the Ice Hockey World Championship. The host Sweden and defending champion Czech Republic qualified for the quarter -finals and thus impressively inspired the audience. Sweden clearly won 4-0 against France in Group A in Stockholm and was able to celebrate his sixth victory in the sixth game. The shaped Swedes show up in top shape and secure first place in their group.

Czech Republic took over the lead in Group B in Herning with an overwhelming 8-1 win against Kazakhstan. The player Roman Cervenka, who achieved a hat trick and thus contributed significantly to his team, deserves special mention. The Czechs show that they want to defend their title while Finland remains on the promotion course with a narrow 2-1 win against Latvia. However, Latvia moved to the Austrian selection (ÖEHV) position.

The qualification phase in full gange

In another exciting duel, the USA defeated Germany 6: 3. After a dominant first third, in which the Americans took 3-0 in the lead, Germany equalized in the middle third before the USA kept the upper hand in the final third. This means that the Americans are shortly before moving into the quarter -finals, which further increases the anticipation for the next games.

Overall, the ice hockey world championship is extremely exciting, with some of the strongest teams that perform excellently in both the preliminary round and in the subsequent knockout rounds. The anticipation for the quarter -final games is growing, and the fans excited about which nation will ultimately get the coveted title.

A look at the history of the Ice Hockey World Championship

The IIHFICHE World Championships have been organized by IIHF since 1920, starting at the Olympic Games. The World Championships have been held annually since 1930, with the exception of 1940 to 1946 during the Second World War. The format has developed in the past decades, and in the Olympic years there has been a world championship since 1972. The best nations have been participating since then, and since 2001 the A group has been officially referred to as a top division.

The number of participating countries and the structure of the tournaments have changed over the years. In 2023 Canada won the title, followed by Germany and Latvia with silver and bronze. To date, a total of 20 countries have organized the World Cup, including well -known nations such as Sweden, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, which acted as recurring hosts.

The events of this World Cup promise exciting games and unforgettable moments, while the teams fight hard for the title. Further information and details on the current World Cup can be found on the platforms of sports reporting and on the IIHF website.

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