Ice Hockey World Championships

The Ice Hockey World Championships are annual international tournaments organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation, where national teams compete for world titles.

IIHF World Championship format: The competition structure and rules used for the International Ice Hockey Federation's senior men's world championship. Its groups and knockout rounds determine how the annual title is decided.
International Ice Hockey Federation: The international governing body for ice hockey, founded in 1908. The federation organizes the championships and sets their international rules.
1939 Ice Hockey World Championships: The 1939 men's world championship tournament held in Switzerland. It was the last championship before competition stopped during World War II.
World Junior Ice Hockey Championships: An annual International Ice Hockey Federation tournament for national teams of junior-age players. Its age-restricted rosters distinguish it from the senior championship.
Ice hockey in Europe: The development and practice of ice hockey across European countries. The championship helped establish recurring competition among Europe's national programs.
IIHF World Ranking: A points-based ranking of national ice hockey teams maintained by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Championship results contribute to the ranking used for seeding and qualification.
Ice hockey at the 1920 Summer Olympics: The first Olympic ice hockey tournament, held in Antwerp in 1920. The tournament was also recognized as the first men's world championship.
1972 Ice Hockey World Championships: The 1972 men's world championship tournament held in Czechoslovakia. The host nation's victory followed the Soviet Union's long run of championship dominance.
IIHF Women's World Championship: The International Ice Hockey Federation's senior women's national-team world championship. It awards a separate world title in women's ice hockey.
Ice hockey in Canada: The history and practice of ice hockey in Canada, one of the sport's leading countries. Canadian participation and results helped define the tournament's international standing.

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