Groups for next year based on this tournaments results. I think I have it right but not 100% sure. :dunno:
Group A
Canada(1)
US(4)
Sweden(5)
Switzerland(7)
Belarus or Germany
Group B
Russia(2)
Finland(3)
Czech Rep(6)
Slovakia(8)
Belarus or Germany
Roughneck
01-06-2006, 10:56 AM
IIRC, the IIHF will hold a special 4 team event to see which of Norway, Latvia, Belarus and Germany advance/stay in the top group. I believe they mentioned that on the broadcast last night.
A good move IMO.
Alter Haudegen
01-06-2006, 11:07 AM
IIRC, the IIHF will hold a special 4 team event to see which of Norway, Latvia, Belarus and Germany advance/stay in the top group. I believe they mentioned that on the broadcast last night.
A good move IMO.
Not true. From the IIHF (http://www.iihf.com/news/iihfpr1006.htm) site:
Despite the outcome, both Latvia and Norway are relegated to Division I for next season's championship. Germany and Belarus will replace them after earning the promotion from Division I.