IIHF Power Rankings right now

[CanadaIsIrrelevant]

It’s a joke based on his posts in another thread.

GDT: - CAN vs. AUT May 14, 2024

That's crazy, as a Canadian I almost wish Austria had won after that comeback. But still what a story.

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GDT: - CAN vs. AUT May 14, 2024

That's crazy, as a Canadian I almost wish Austria had won after that comeback. But still what a story.

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Oh no, don’t go tell on me!

 

[NyQuil]

Oh no, don’t go tell on me!

I’m just a stupid North American, I’m sure you’ll get over it.

 

[CanadaIsIrrelevant]

I’m just a stupid North American, I’m sure you’ll get over it.

It’s funny how you interpret things.

“I’m a stupid North American”

I never said it.

But go ahead, English is not my first language.
And I understand sarcasm is hard to see in text.

 

[Old Man Jags]

It’s a joke based on his posts in another thread.

Fair enough! I have not read those.

 

[Old Man Jags]

I mean, they have power rankings even before the tournament begins.

So there is some degree of roster analysis involved too.

Yes - until they actually start playing games, when the whole thing switches to exclusively cover each team's form based on their performance at the tournament.

 

[vippe]

A five goal lead is indeed the worst lead.

These are always funny - keep em coming!

 

[Czechboy]

So what you're saying is that unlike Czechia or Slovakia, we remain unbeaten? And to put insult to injury - beaten by the likes of Germany and Switzerland? Latvia has only been beaten by the reigning World Champions over the last 11 games. That sure sounds like Latvia should be ranked higher than Slovakia and Czechia, sourpuss. Oh, wait, we are ranked higher!

In this tournament you are indeed undefeated. Good luck the rest of the way.

Czechs never played Germany. They'd probably beat us but that is besides the point, dammit.lol

 

[Jakk123]

So what you're saying is that unlike Czechia or Slovakia, we remain unbeaten? And to put insult to injury - beaten by the likes of Germany and Switzerland? Latvia has only been beaten by the reigning World Champions over the last 11 games. That sure sounds like Latvia should be ranked higher than Slovakia and Czechia, sourpuss. Oh, wait, we are ranked higher!

How is remaining unbeaten relevant when Latvia has faced much easier opponents than Czechia or Slovakia so far? Also not sure why should the last tournament be relevant when it comes to this year's power rankings. I mean, I know these rankings are not to be taken too seriously, but it still doesn't make sense.

 

[Silky Johnson]

That US one will age poorly.

Yup. US and Canada are still favourites until eliminated.

 

[swissdude]

Yup. US and Canada are still favourites until eliminated.

you're not related to Eye of RA, are you?

 

[Czechboy]

Yup. US and Canada are still favourites until eliminated.

And sweden

 

[Takurcitee]

Where is namejs now?

Still unbeaten huh?

 

[Czechboy]

Germany should now be number 1. They are destoying the 10 and 1 undefeated Latvian team.

 

[vlady]

Where is namejs now?

Still unbeaten huh?

just wait, Latvia is trying the Austrian way maybe

 

[Silky Johnson]

And sweden

Yes. Them too

 

[NyQuil]

just wait, Latvia is trying the Austrian way maybe

“The Austrian Way”, a book on hockey by coach Roger Bader.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Where is namejs now?

Still unbeaten huh?

just wait, Latvia is trying the Austrian way maybe

Losing to the silver medalists is no shame.

 

[Czechboy]

Been updated... Biggest faller was the 10 out of 11 Latvian team. Weird.

US are being slept on. They also have two very winnable matches coming up
... Latvia and Kazakhstan. They should finish 2nd in group.

Swedes and US have a brutal crossover... They will, most likely, get one of Czechs, Canada, Finland or Switzerland. That is a shit draw.

Canada now has 3 straight against good teams.. czechs, Swiss and Finn's. They will be dialed in for the playoffs.

Hoping Czechs can avoid Sweden and us in quarter.

And please welcome Martin Necas to the skodas! It's a Marry Party.lol

 

[NyQuil]

I would have put the Czechs #1 after slaying Austria so easily.

 

[Chainshot]

Bronze last year. Nearly same roster.

Except Silovs.

 

[Czechboy]

I would have put the Czechs #1 after slaying Austria so easily.

I see what you are doing...lol

 

[NyQuil]

I see what you are doing...lol

 

[Czechboy]

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I don't care if we get gold.. I just want top 3 in the power rankings! I put that shit on my fridge with my kids art projects.

 

[NyQuil]

I don't care if we get gold.. I just want top 3 in the power rankings! I put that shit on my fridge with my kids art projects.

I remember having to explain the jokes on the old ihwc.net forums.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

I guess Swedes are favorites this year. But this tournament is full of surprises.