The national ice hockey team of Turkmenistan has risen by three positions in the IIHF world ranking

The national ice hockey team of Turkmenistan has risen by three positions in the IIHF world ranking

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has published an updated ranking of national teams. As reported on the website of the organization, the national team of Turkmenistan occupies the 45th place in the world ranking (plus 3), gaining 1140 points.

The line above is Thailand, the line below is Kyrgyzstan. A total of 58 countries are represented in the ranking.

Thanks to the victory at the last World Cup 2023 in Tampere and Riga, the Canadians came out on top of the rankings.

Thanks to the victory at the last World Cup 2023 in Tampere and Riga, the Canadians came out on top of the rankings.

It should be noted that the rating is formed on the basis of the results of performances at the World Championships and the Olympic Games, including qualifications.

At the world championship in the third division of group A, which ended in April, the hockey players of the national team of Turkmenistan won silver medals. The tournament was held in South Africa.

IIHF Ranking:

1. Canada (4150 points)

2. Finland (4080)

3. Russia (4050)

4. USA (3940)

5. Germany (3835)

6. Sweden (3800)

7. Switzerland (3775)

8. Czech Republic (3735)

9. Slovakia (3690)

10. Latvia (3610)

45. Turkmenistan (1140).

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