Ice Hockey Rankings
Explore historical ice hockey rankings, including teams, nations and performance statistics across different competitions and time periods.
About the Rankings
The ranking is based primarily on the annual World Championship and the Olympic Games. For men, the system reflects differences in the strength of international tournaments based on the availability of the world’s leading NHL players, with events featuring unrestricted NHL participation carrying a higher point value.
The ranking also includes other major tournaments featuring NHL players, most notably the historic Canada Cup, the World Cup of Hockey, and the 4 Nations Face-Off. The women’s ranking is based primarily on the Olympic Games and the World Championship, complemented by selected historically significant international competitions.
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