Global Ice Arena: The 2008 World Championship Showcase
A comprehensive chronicle of the 72nd IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, detailing the triumphs, promotions, and relegations across all divisions.
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Tournament Overview
The 72nd Edition
The 2008 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships marked the 72nd iteration of this prestigious international tournament, sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). This event served not only as a pinnacle of global competition but also as a crucial qualification pathway for the subsequent 2009 championships across various divisions.
Global Participation
A total of 48 national teams vied for supremacy across four distinct competitive tiers: the Championship (Top Division), Division I, Division II, and Division III. This broad participation underscores the worldwide appeal and competitive depth of international ice hockey.
Russia Claims Gold
The elite Top Division tournament culminated in a decisive victory for Russia, who were crowned the 2008 World Champions. Their triumph marked a significant achievement in the annals of international ice hockey history.
Championship (Top Division)
Russia: World Champions
The Russian national team secured the coveted world title, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament. Their victory was a highlight of the 2008 IIHF calendar.
Relegation Battle
At the conclusion of the Top Division competition, Slovenia and Italy faced relegation, moving down to Division I for the 2009 championships. This outcome highlights the intense competition and the high stakes involved at the elite level.
Final Standings
The final rankings for the Top Division showcase the competitive landscape:
Division I
Twelve nations competed in Division I, divided into two groups. The top team from each group earned promotion to the Championship pool for 2009.
Group A
Austria secured promotion, while South Korea was relegated to Division II.
Group B
Hungary also earned promotion, while Estonia faced relegation to Division II.
Division II
Twelve teams competed in Division II, split into two groups. The group winners advanced to Division I for the 2009 season.
Group A
Romania achieved promotion, while Ireland was relegated to Division III.
Group B
Australia secured promotion, while New Zealand faced relegation to Division III.
Division III
The Division III competition involved a qualification tournament and a main tournament, with the top two teams advancing to Division II for 2009.
Qualification Tournament
Greece emerged victorious from the qualification phase, earning a spot in the main Division III tournament.
Main Tournament
North Korea and South Africa achieved promotion to Division II.
References
Source Data
The information presented on this page is derived from the official IIHF statistics and related historical records.
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References
References
- 2008 Top Division statistics, stats.iihf.com
- 2008 Division I Group A statistics, stats.iihf.com
- 2008 Division I Group B statistics, stats.iihf.com
- 2008 Division II Group A statistics, stats.iihf.com
- 2008 Division II Group B statistics, stats.iihf.com
- 2008 Division III qualification tournament statistics, stats.iihf.com
- 2008 Division III main tournament statistics, stats.iihf.com
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