What is iihf ranking?

The IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) ranking is a system that ranks the national ice hockey teams around the world. The system was first introduced in 2003 and is updated annually after the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The ranking is based on the performance of the teams in IIHF-sanctioned tournaments, including Olympic Games, World Championships, and the World Cup of Hockey. The ranking is determined using a point system, where teams are awarded points based on their performance in these tournaments. The current top-ranked team in the IIHF ranking is Canada, followed by Russia and Finland. The ranking is important as it determines the seeding of the teams for the IIHF World Championship and the Olympics, which can significantly affect their chances of winning the tournament.