Belarusian National Hockey Team's New IIHF Ranking Position Revealed
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has published a new ranking of national teams.

Photo: Belarusian Ice Hockey Federation
In the list of teams that will participate next season, the Swiss national team (5335) is first, followed by the Canadian team (5305). The Americans, who lost two positions in the ranking, complete the top three (5305). Finland, who won the World Championship, is in fifth place (5240).
The Russian team, suspended from participating in IIHF-sanctioned tournaments, has 5510 points. In the overall ranking, this would be first place.
The Belarusian national team, also suspended from participating in IIHF-sanctioned tournaments since spring 2022, has 4270 points. In the overall ranking, this would be 19th place.
The teams of Russia and Belarus are shown separately in the ranking, writes "Belarusian Hockey".
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