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2004 IIHF World Championship
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Key Information
The 2004 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship was held between 24 April and 9 May 2004 in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic.
It was the 68th ice Hockey World Championships, and was run by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Qualification
[edit]Far Eastern Qualification for the tournament was held on 6 September 2003 in Tokyo, Japan.
All times are local.
| 6 September 2003 18:00 | Japan  | 4–1 (1–1, 1–0, 2–0) |  South Korea | Tokyo |
Final tournament
[edit]Venues
[edit]| Prague | Ostrava | |
| Sazka Arena Capacity: 17,360 |
ČEZ Arena Capacity: 9,568 | |
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Preliminary round
[edit]Sixteen participating teams were placed in the following four groups. After playing a round-robin, the top three teams in each group advanced to the qualifying round while the last team competed in the relegation round.
All times are local (UTC+2).
Group A
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Czech Republic (H)
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | +13 | 6 | Qualifying round |
| 2 |  Latvia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 |  Germany
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 3 | |
| 4 |  Kazakhstan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | −11 | 0 | Relegation round |
| 24 April 2004 16:15 | Latvia | 1–3 (0–3, 0–0, 1–0) | Czech Republic | Sazka Arena, Prague |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 12 min | ||
| 24 | Shots | 38 | ||
| 24 April 2004 20:15 | Germany | 4–2 (0–0, 2–1, 2–1) | Kazakhstan | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 14,310 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 12 min | ||
| 32 | Shots | 21 | ||
| 26 April 2004 16:15 | Germany | 1–1 (0–1, 1–0, 0–0) | Latvia | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 14,150 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 12 min | ||
| 24 | Shots | 23 | ||
| 26 April 2004 20:15 | Czech Republic | 7–0 (5–0, 0–0, 2–0) | Kazakhstan | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 15,056 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 min | Penalties | 22 min | ||
| 36 | Shots | 18 | ||
| 27 April 2004 20:15 | Kazakhstan | 1–3 (0–0, 1–0, 0–3) | Latvia | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 8,388 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 15 | Shots | 30 | ||
| 28 April 2004 20:15 | Czech Republic | 5–1 (1–0, 0–1, 4–0) | Germany | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 17,360 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 min | Penalties | 20 min | ||
| 32 | Shots | 11 | ||
Group B
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slovakia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 5 | Qualifying round |
| 2 |  Finland
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 4 | |
| 3 |  United States
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 3 | |
| 4 |  Ukraine
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 14 | −12 | 0 | Relegation round |
Source: Global Sports Archive
| 24 April 2004 12:15 | Slovakia | 2–0 (2–0, 0–0, 0–0) | Ukraine | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 7,797 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 31 | Shots | 22 | ||
| 24 April 2004 20:15 | Finland | 4–2 (0–2, 2–0, 2–0) | United States | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 7,478 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 34 | Shots | 17 | ||
| 26 April 2004 16:15 | Finland | 5–1 (2–1, 1–0, 2–0) | Ukraine | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 8,306 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 32 min | ||
| 52 | Shots | 11 | ||
| 26 April 2004 20:15 | United States | 3–3 (0–1, 3–2, 0–0) | Slovakia | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 8,310 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 min | Penalties | 16 min | ||
| 32 | Shots | 36 | ||
| 28 April 2004 12:15 | Ukraine | 1–7 (0–3, 0–2, 1–2) | United States | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 2,587 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 17 | Shots | 32 | ||
| 28 April 2004 20:15 | Slovakia | 5–2 (2–1, 1–1, 2–0) | Finland | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 7,751 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 min | Penalties | 4 min | ||
| 32 | Shots | 21 | ||
Group C
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sweden
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | +9 | 6 | Qualifying round |
| 2 |  Russia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 4 | |
| 3 |  Denmark
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | −7 | 2 | |
| 4 | Japan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15 | −10 | 0 | Relegation round |
Source: Global Sports Archive
| 24 April 2004 16:15 | Denmark | 1–5 (1–2, 0–1, 0–2) | Sweden | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 6,204 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 15 | Shots | 29 | ||
| 25 April 2004 16:15 | Russia | 6–2 (2–0, 2–2, 2–0) | Denmark | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 4,624 |
| Game reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Sokolov | Goalies | Jan Jensen Peter Hirsch | Referee: Hannu Henriksson Linesmen:  Dean Laschowski Lars Kronborg | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28 | Shots | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25 April 2004 20:15 | Sweden | 5–1 (2–1, 2–0, 1–0) | Japan | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 4,498 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 45 | Shots | 14 | ||
| 27 April 2004 16:15 | Japan | 3–4 (2–2, 1–1, 0–1) | Denmark | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 4,569 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 min | Penalties | 30 min | ||
| 26 | Shots | 32 | ||
| 27 April 2004 20:15 | Sweden | 3–2 (1–0, 0–2, 2–0) | Russia | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 7,428 |
| Game reference | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | Goalies | Maxim Sokolov | Referee: Vladimír Šindler Linesmen: Lars Kronborg Thomas Gemeinhardt | ||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
| 16 min | Penalties | 14 min | |||||||||||||||
| 23 | Shots | 26 | |||||||||||||||
| 28 April 2004 16:15 | Russia | 6–1 (4–1, 1–0, 1–0) | Japan | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 4,040 |
| Game reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yegor Podomatsky | Goalies | Jiro Nihei | Referee: Danny KurmannLinesmen:  Paweł Meszyński Karol Popovic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 33 | Shots | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Group D
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 5 | Qualifying round |
| 2 |  Austria
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 4 | |
| 3 | Switzerland
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 3 | |
| 4 |  France
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | −15 | 0 | Relegation round |
Source: Global Sports Archive
| 24 April 2004 12:15 | France | 0–6 (0–2, 0–1, 0–3) | Austria | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 3,609 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 16 | Shots | 30 | ||
| 25 April 2004 16:15 | Switzerland | 6–0 (0–0, 4–0, 2–0) | France | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 8,712 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 min | Penalties | 24 min | ||
| 42 | Shots | 20 | ||
| 25 April 2004 20:15 | Austria | 2–2 (1–0, 1–0, 0–2) | Canada | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 10,486 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 16 min | ||
| 21 | Shots | 28 | ||
| 27 April 2004 12:15 | Canada | 3–0 (2–0, 1–0, 0–0) | France | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 6,629 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 18 min | ||
| 38 | Shots | 19 | ||
| 27 April 2004 16:15 | Switzerland | 4–4 (0–0, 1–4, 3–0) | Austria | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 8,909 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 32 | Shots | 31 | ||
| 28 April 2004 16:15 | Canada | 3–1 (0–0, 2–0, 1–1) | Switzerland | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 14,892 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 28 min | ||
| 34 | Shots | 22 | ||
Qualifying round
[edit]The top three teams in the standings of each group of the preliminary round advance to the qualifying round, and are placed in two groups: teams from Groups A and D compete in Group E, while teams from Groups B and C compete in Group F.
Each team is to play three games in this round, one against each of the three teams from the other group with which they have been paired. These three games, along with the two games already played against the other two advancing teams from the same group in the preliminary round, will count in the qualifying round standings.
The top four teams in both groups E and F advanced to the Playoff round.
Group E
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic (H)
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 | +14 | 10 | Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Canada
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 7 | |
| 3 | Latvia
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 4 | |
| 4 | Switzerland
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | −3 | 4 | |
| 5 | Germany
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14 | −8 | 3 | |
| 6 | Austria
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 16 | −7 | 2 |
| 30 April 2004 16:15 | Canada | 2–0 (1–0, 1–0, 0–0) | Latvia | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 13,533 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 8 min | ||
| 32 | Shots | 33 | ||
| 30 April 2004 20:15 | Czech Republic | 2–0 (0–0, 1–0, 1–0) | Austria | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 16,505 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 28 | Shots | 14 | ||
| 1 May 2004 16:15 | Latvia | 1–1 (0–0, 0–0, 1–1) | Switzerland | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 11,870 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 23 | Shots | 25 | ||
| 1 May 2004 20:15 | Austria | 1–3 (0–1, 0–1, 1–1) | Germany | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 12,120 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 33 | Shots | 30 | ||
| 2 May 2004 16:15 | Switzerland | 1–3 (0–0, 1–2, 0–1) | Czech Republic | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 17,100 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 min | Penalties | 22 min | ||
| 18 | Shots | 44 | ||
| 2 May 2004 20:15 | Canada | 6–1 (3–0, 2–1, 1–0) | Germany | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 14,015 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 39 | Shots | 21 | ||
| 3 May 2004 16:15 | Latvia | 5–2 (0–1, 3–1, 2–0) | Austria | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 14,261 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 min | Penalties | 29 min | ||
| 26 | Shots | 18 | ||
| 3 May 2004 20:15 | Czech Republic | 6–2 (2–0, 1–1, 3–1) | Canada | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 17,360 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 min | Penalties | 20 min | ||
| 34 | Shots | 23 | ||
| 4 May 2004 16:15 | Germany | 0–1 (0–0, 0–1, 0–0) | Switzerland | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 8,556 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 27 | Shots | 23 | ||
Group F
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovakia
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 5 | +13 | 8 | Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Sweden
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 8 | |
| 3 | Finland
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | +9 | 7 | |
| 4 | United States
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 5 | |
| 5 | Russia
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14 | −4 | 2 | |
| 6 | Denmark
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 33 | −27 | 0 |
Source: IIHF
| 30 April 2004 16:15 | Sweden | 1–1 (0–0, 0–1, 1–0) | Finland | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 7,097 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 29 | Shots | 15 | ||
| 30 April 2004 20:15 | Slovakia | 2–0 (0–0, 2–0, 0–0) | Russia | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 7,568 |
| Game reference | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ján Lašák | Goalies | Maxim Sokolov | Referee: Christer Lärking Linesmen:  Matthew Folka Thomas Gemeinhardt | |||||
| ||||||||
| 12 min | Penalties | 24 min | ||||||
| 23 | Shots | 18 | ||||||
| 1 May 2004 16:15 | Finland | 6–0 (2–0, 2–0, 2–0) | Denmark | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 5,492 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 41 | Shots | 17 | ||
| 1 May 2004 20:15 | Russia | 2–3 (0–1, 2–0, 0–2) | United States | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 6,512 |
| Game reference | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Sokolov | Goalies | Ty Conklin | Referee: Vladimír Šindler Linesmen: Petr Blümel Dean Laschowski | ||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
| 12 min | Penalties | 12 min | |||||||||||||||
| 35 | Shots | 35 | |||||||||||||||
| 2 May 2004 16:15 | Denmark | 0–8 (0–3, 0–4, 0–1) | Slovakia | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 7,345 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 min | Penalties | 8 min | ||
| 15 | Shots | 53 | ||
| 2 May 2004 20:15 | Sweden | 3–1 (1–0, 0–1, 2–0) | United States | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 6,205 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 16 min | ||
| 40 | Shots | 21 | ||
| 3 May 2004 16:15 | Finland | 4–0 (0–0, 1–0, 3–0) | Russia | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 6,944 |
| Game reference | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Noronen | Goalies | Yegor Podomatsky | Referee: Nicolas Dutil Linesmen: Lars Kronborg Karol Popovic | |||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
| 24 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||||||||||||
| 27 | Shots | 19 | ||||||||||||
| 3 May 2004 20:15 | Slovakia | 0–0 (0–0, 0–0, 0–0) | Sweden | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 7,962 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 min | Penalties | 14 min | ||
| 21 | Shots | 19 | ||
| 4 May 2004 20:15 | United States | 8–3 (4–3, 4–0, 0–0) | Denmark | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 8,612 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 55 | Shots | 23 | ||
Relegation round
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 5 | |
| 2 | Ukraine
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 4 | |
| 3 | Japan
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 2 | IIHF World Championship Division I |
| 4 | France
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | −9 | 1 |
Source: IIHF
| 30 April 2004 12:15 | Kazakhstan | 5–0 (2–0, 3–0, 0–0) | France | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 2,402 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||
| 25 | Shots | 34 | ||
| 30 April 2004 12:15 | Ukraine | 2–2 (0–0, 1–0, 1–2) | Japan | ČEZ Aréna, Ostrava Attendance: 681 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 min | Penalties | 12 min | ||
| 39 | Shots | 19 | ||
| 1 May 2004 12:15 | Japan | 3–5 (2–1, 0–3, 1–1) | Kazakhstan | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 3,620 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 min | Penalties | 12 min | ||
| 23 | Shots | 23 | ||
| 2 May 2004 12:15 | Ukraine | 6–2 (2–1, 0–0, 4–1) | France | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 4,203 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 8 min | ||
| 22 | Shots | 28 | ||
| 3 May 2004 12:15 | Kazakhstan | 2–2 (1–1, 0–0, 1–1) | Ukraine | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 3,110 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 min | Penalties | 4 min | ||
| 22 | Shots | 21 | ||
| 4 May 2004 12:15 | France | 2–2 (0–2, 2–0, 0–0) | Japan | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 3,050 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 29 | Shots | 28 | ||
Playoff round
[edit]Bracket
[edit]| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||||||
| 5 May | ||||||||||
| Czech Republic | 2 | |||||||||
| 8 May | ||||||||||
| United States (GWS) | 3 | |||||||||
| United States | 2 | |||||||||
| 5 May | ||||||||||
| Sweden | 3 | |||||||||
| Sweden | 4 | |||||||||
| 9 May | ||||||||||
| Latvia | 1 | |||||||||
| Sweden | 3 | |||||||||
| 6 May | ||||||||||
| Canada | 5 | |||||||||
| Slovakia | 3 | |||||||||
| 8 May | ||||||||||
| Switzerland | 1 | |||||||||
| Slovakia | 1 | |||||||||
| 6 May | ||||||||||
| Canada | 2 | Third place | ||||||||
| Canada (OT) | 5 | |||||||||
| 9 May | ||||||||||
| Finland | 4 | |||||||||
| Slovakia | 0 | |||||||||
| United States (GWS) | 1 | |||||||||
Quarterfinals
[edit]| 5 May 2004 16:15 | Sweden | 4–1 (3–0, 0–0, 1–1) | Latvia | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 15,920 |
| Game reference | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrik Lundqvist | Goalies | Artūrs Irbe | Referee: Nicolas Dutil Linesmen: Lars Kronborg Milan Mášik | ||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
| 22 min | Penalties | 18 min | |||||||||||||||
| 38 | Shots | 24 | |||||||||||||||
| 5 May 2004 20:15 | Czech Republic | 2–3 GWS (0–0, 2–1, 0–1) (OT: 0–0) (SO: 0–1) | United States | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 17,360 |
| Game reference | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomáš Vokoun | Goalies | Ty Conklin | Referee: Hannu Henriksson Linesmen: Juha Kautto Dean Laschowski | |||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
| Shootout |  Roach | |||||||||||||
| 10 min | Penalties | 10 min | ||||||||||||
| 43 | Shots | 37 | ||||||||||||
| 6 May 2004 16:15 | Canada | 5–4 OT (0–2, 3–1, 1–1) (OT: 1–0) | Finland | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 15,615 |
| Game reference | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Luongo | Goalies | Mika Noronen | Referee: Richard Schütz Linesmen: Petr Blümel Leo Takula | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 min | Penalties | 10 min | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 37 | Shots | 41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 May 2004 20:15 | Slovakia | 3–1 (0–1, 2–0, 1–0) | Switzerland | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 16,905 |
| Game reference | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ján Lašák | Goalies | Martin Gerber | Referee: Alexander Poliakov Linesmen: Peter Feola Roman Pouzar | |||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
| 10 min | Penalties | 18 min | ||||||||||||
| 27 | Shots | 21 | ||||||||||||
Semifinals
[edit]| 8 May 2004 16:15 | Slovakia | 1–2 (0–0, 1–1, 0–1) | Canada | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 17,204 |
| Game reference | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ján Lašák | Goalies | Roberto Luongo | Referee: Rick Looker Linesmen: Peter Feola Lars Kronborg | ||||||||
| |||||||||||
| 6 min | Penalties | 12 min | |||||||||
| 29 | Shots | 16 | |||||||||
| 8 May 2004 20:15 | United States | 2–3 (0–2, 1–1, 1–0) | Sweden | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 17,215 |
| Game reference | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Dunham | Goalies | Henrik Lundqvist | Referee: Nicolas Dutil Linesmen: Petr Blümel Juha Kautto | ||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
| 12 min | Penalties | 8 min | |||||||||||||||
| 24 | Shots | 28 | |||||||||||||||
Bronze medal game
[edit]| 9 May 2004 16:15 | Slovakia | 0–1 GWS (0–0, 0–0, 0–0) (OT: 0–0) (SO: 0–1) | United States | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 16,152 |
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| Referee: Christer Lärking Linesmen: Leo Takula Dean Laschowski | ||||
| Shootout | Roach | |||
| 14 min | Penalties | 16 min | ||
| 25 | Shots | 35 | ||
Gold medal game
[edit]| 9 May 2004 20:30 | Sweden | 3–5 (2–1, 1–2, 0–2) | Canada | Sazka Arena, Prague Attendance: 17,360 |
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| Henrik Lundqvist | Goalies | Roberto Luongo | Referee: Hannu Henriksson Linesmen: Petr Blümel Juha Kautto | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6 min | Penalties | 20 min | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31 | Shots | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ranking and statistics
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| 2004 IIHF World Championship winners |
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 Canada 23rd title |
Tournament Awards
[edit]- Best players selected by the directorate:
- Best Goaltender:
Ty Conklin - Best Defenceman:
Dick Tärnström - Best Forward:
Dany Heatley - Most Valuable Player: Dany Heatley
- Best Goaltender:
- Media All-Star Team:
- Goaltender: Henrik Lundqvist
- Defence:
Zdeno Chára, Dick Tärnström - Forwards: Dany Heatley,
Jaromír Jágr, 
Ville Peltonen
- Goaltender:
Final standings
[edit]The final standings of the tournament according to IIHF:
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| 4 | Slovakia
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| 5 | Czech Republic
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| 6 | Finland
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| 7 | Latvia
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| 8 | Switzerland
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| 9 | Germany
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| 10 | Russia
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| 11 | Austria
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| 12 | Denmark
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| 13 | Kazakhstan
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| 14 | Ukraine
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| 15 | Japan
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| 16 | France
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Scoring leaders
[edit]List shows the top skaters sorted by points, then goals. If the list exceeds 10 skaters because of a tie in points, all of the tied skaters are left out.
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM | POS |
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| Dany Heatley |
9 | 8 | 3 | 11 | +3 | 4 | F |
| Ville Peltonen |
7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | +6 | 2 | F |
| Jaromír Jágr |
7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | +2 | 6 | F |
| Martin Ručinský |
7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | +5 | 6 | F |
| Olli Jokinen |
7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | +6 | 6 | F |
| Richard Park |
9 | 5 | 3 | 8 | +5 | 0 | F |
| Pavol Demitra |
9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +5 | 4 | F |
| Miroslav Šatan |
9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +4 | 4 | F |
| Daniel Brière |
9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +2 | 6 | F |
| Shawn Horcoff |
9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | +4 | 8 | F |
| Václav Prospal |
7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | +5 | 2 | F |
Source: IIHF.com
Leading goaltenders
[edit]Only the top five goaltenders, based on save percentage, who have played 40% of their team's minutes are included in this list.
| Player | MIP | SOG | GA | GAA | SVS% | SO |
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| Ján Lašák |
538:37 | 195 | 9 | 1.00 | 95.38 | 4 |
| Tomáš Vokoun |
380:00 | 126 | 7 | 1.11 | 94.44 | 2 |
| Ty Conklin |
300:00 | 152 | 10 | 2.00 | 93.42 | 1 |
| Martin Gerber |
358:20 | 162 | 11 | 1.84 | 93.21 | 2 |
| Artūrs Irbe |
300:00 | 120 | 9 | 1.80 | 92.50 | 0 |
Source: IIHF.com
IIHF honors and awards
[edit]The 2004 IIHF Hall of Fame induction ceremony has held in Prague during the World Championships.[1] Aggie Kukulowicz of Canada was given the Paul Loicq Award for outstanding contributions to international ice hockey.[2]
IIHF Hall of Fame inductees
- Rudi Ball, Germany[3][4]
- Mike Buckna, Canada[1][5]
- Ove Dahlberg, Sweden[6]
- Vitali Davydov, Russia[7]
- Ladislav Horský, Slovakia[8]
- Yury Karandin, Russia[9]
- Tsutomu Kawabuchi, Japan[10]
- Lou Nanne, United States[1][11]
- Ronald Pettersson, Sweden[6]
- Nikolai Sologubov, Russia[12]
- Miroslav Šubrt, Czech Republic[13]
- František Tikal, Czech Republic[14]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Death Note–Advisor Kawabuchi". Japan Ice Hockey Federation (in Japanese). 20 January 2014. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
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External links
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2004 IIHF World Championship
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Overview
Background and Dates
The 2004 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship was the 68th edition of the annual tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which has been held every year since its inception as part of the 1920 Summer Olympics and recognized as the first world championship.[4][5] The event marked a continuation of the IIHF's tradition of crowning the world's top national teams, with professional players permitted to participate since 1977, following the federation's decision to open the competition to all eligible athletes regardless of amateur status.[6][4] Held from April 24 to May 9, 2004, the tournament took place in the host cities of Prague and Ostrava in the Czech Republic, utilizing two main venues to accommodate the 16 participating nations.[5][2] This edition was particularly notable as the first time the Czech Republic hosted the IIHF World Championship as an independent nation, following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.[5] The opening ceremonies occurred on April 24 in Prague, setting the stage for two weeks of international competition that highlighted the host country's deep hockey heritage.[5] The 2004 championship featured a significant number of professional players from North American leagues, permitted since 1977 and available due to the tournament's timing during the NHL regular season and early playoffs, elevating the level of play and drawing global attention to the event.[5] As the host, the Czech Republic leveraged its passionate fan base and modern facilities to create an electric atmosphere, underscoring the tournament's role in promoting ice hockey's growth in Europe.[2]Competition Format
The 2004 IIHF World Championship featured 16 teams divided into four preliminary groups (A, B, C, and D) of four teams each, where each group competed in a single round-robin format, with teams playing one another once.[7][8] The top three teams from each preliminary group advanced to the qualifying round, while the fourth-placed team from each group entered the relegation round.[7][8] In the qualifying round, the 12 advancing teams were separated into two groups (E and F) of six teams each; results and points from preliminary round games against opponents assigned to the same qualifying group were carried over, and the teams then played a single round-robin among the remaining matchups.[7][8] The top four teams from each qualifying group progressed to the playoff quarterfinals.[7][8] The relegation round involved the four bottom teams from the preliminary groups competing in a single round-robin tournament, with the two lowest-finishing teams relegated to Division I for the 2005 championship.[7][8] The playoffs followed a single-elimination format, beginning with quarterfinals in a crossover structure (first-place team from Group E versus fourth from Group F, and second from E versus third from F, with the reverse for the other pairings), followed by semifinals, a bronze medal game between semifinal losers, and a gold medal game between semifinal winners.[7][8] Tied games after 60 minutes of regulation proceeded to a 10-minute sudden-death overtime period played four-on-four (20 minutes for the gold medal game), and if still tied, a best-of-five shootout (proceeding to sudden death if necessary) determined the winner.[7] Preliminary group assignments were determined by seeding teams into four bowls based on the 2003 IIHF World Ranking, with one team drawn from each bowl per group to promote balance; the host Czech Republic was automatically placed in Group A.[9][8]Pre-Tournament Information
Qualification
The Far Eastern Qualification tournament for the 2004 IIHF World Championship took place on September 6, 2003, in Tokyo, Japan, as a single-elimination match to determine the Asian representative for the top division.[10] The contest featured Japan against South Korea, with the winner securing the 16th and final berth in the 16-team main tournament.[10][11] Japan emerged victorious with a 4–1 win over South Korea, earning promotion to the elite division after a strong performance that included goals spread across multiple periods.[10] This result marked Japan's seventh consecutive qualification through the Far East process, continuing their streak of top-division appearances since 1998.[12][13] Established by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) in 1998, the annual Far East qualifier reserved one automatic spot at the World Championship for the winner of a tournament among Asian nations, aiming to promote regional development and inclusion in the premier event.[11] The 2004 edition was the final such event, as the IIHF discontinued the special Asian allocation after this year, integrating Far East teams into the standard promotion and relegation system from Division I.[12] South Korea, as the defeated challenger, remained in lower divisions and did not advance, highlighting the competitive gap in Asian ice hockey at the time.[13]Participating Teams
The 2004 IIHF World Championship included 16 national teams competing in the top division. These teams were selected based on their performances in the previous year's tournament, promotions from lower divisions, a regional qualifier, and host status. The majority of the teams qualified from the 2003 IIHF World Championship, where the top 14 finishers advanced directly to the 2004 event. Belarus and Slovenia, the two lowest-ranked teams from the 2003 relegation round, were demoted to Division I for 2004.[14][15] France and Kazakhstan earned promotion to the top division by winning their respective groups in the 2003 IIHF World Championship Division I tournament.[16][17] The Czech Republic qualified as the host nation.| Team | Qualification Path |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Canada | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Czech Republic | Host nation |
| Denmark | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Finland | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| France | Promoted from 2003 Division I |
| Germany | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Japan | Far East qualifier |
| Kazakhstan | Promoted from 2003 Division I |
| Latvia | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Russia | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Slovakia | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Sweden | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Switzerland | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| Ukraine | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
| United States | 2003 IIHF World Championship |
Venues
Sazka Arena
The Sazka Arena, situated in the north-eastern part of Prague, Czech Republic, on the border between the districts of Libeň and Vysočany, served as the main venue for the 2004 IIHF World Championship.[20] With a capacity of 17,360 spectators for ice hockey, it was the largest indoor arena in the country at the time and hosted the majority of high-profile matches. Originally constructed in 1962 as the Sportovní hala, the facility underwent a complete reconstruction starting in September 2002 to modernize it for international events. The rebuilt arena officially opened on March 27, 2004, under the name Sazka Arena, just weeks before the tournament began, marking its debut as a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue.[21] The project, the largest general construction effort in the Czech Republic that year, included advanced features like 66 skyboxes and 2,460 club and luxury seats to accommodate diverse audiences.[22] During the championship, the Sazka Arena hosted all preliminary round games in Groups A and D, all matches in the qualifying round Group E, and all playoff contests including the quarterfinals, semifinals, bronze medal game, and final. Its ice surface measured the IIHF standard 60 m × 30 m, providing optimal conditions for international play. Czech Republic's home games, in particular, attracted near-capacity crowds, with the gold medal final drawing a full house of 17,360 fans.ČEZ Arena
The ČEZ Arena, located in Ostrava, Czech Republic, served as the secondary venue for the 2004 IIHF World Championship and had a capacity of 9,568 spectators excluding skyboxes. Originally opened in 1986 as the Ostravar Aréna, the facility was renamed ČEZ Arena in conjunction with sponsorship agreements and underwent significant modernization, including a €23.3 million renovation completed in 2003–2004, to meet international standards for the tournament.[23] During the event, the arena hosted preliminary round games for Groups B and C, and all matches in qualifying Group F, helping to distribute the tournament schedule across two cities.[24] Notable features included its standard IIHF ice surface dimensions of 60 meters by 30 meters, matching those of the primary venue in Prague, which facilitated consistent playing conditions while enhancing accessibility for fans outside the capital.[25]Preliminary Round
Group A
Group A of the preliminary round consisted of the host nation Czech Republic, Latvia, Germany, and Kazakhstan, with all matches played at Sazka Arena in Prague between April 24 and 28, 2004. The Czech Republic, led by captain Jaromír Jágr, dominated the group with an undefeated record, scoring 15 goals while allowing only 2, securing first place and advancement to the qualifying round along with second- and third-placed teams Latvia and Germany. Kazakhstan finished last and dropped to the relegation round.[5] The opening game on April 24 saw the Czech Republic defeat Latvia 3-1, with Jágr contributing an assist on one of the goals as the hosts established early momentum. Later that day, Germany edged Kazakhstan 4-2, with goals from top contributors including Andreas Lupzig and Christian Kröger highlighting Germany's offensive push. On April 26, Germany and Latvia played to a 1-1 tie, a result that kept both teams in contention for advancement; Aleksandrs Niživijs scored for Latvia, while Patrick Reimer netted Germany's equalizer. The Czechs followed with a commanding 7-0 shutout over Kazakhstan, where Jágr scored twice, underscoring the hosts' defensive solidity and attacking depth.[5][26][27] The group concluded on April 27 with Latvia beating Kazakhstan 3-1, thanks to goals from Herberts Vasiļjevs and Grigorijs Panteļejevs, who tallied twice in the tournament. The following day, April 28, the Czech Republic wrapped up their perfect run with a 5-1 victory over Germany, featuring multi-point efforts from forwards like Milan Hejduk alongside Jágr's leadership. Kazakhstan's struggles were evident, conceding 14 goals across three losses without a single point.[5][26]| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 6 |
| Latvia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
Group B
Group B of the preliminary round consisted of Slovakia, Finland, the United States, and Ukraine, with matches played from April 24 to April 28, 2004, in Ostrava, Czech Republic.[8] The top three teams advanced to the qualifying round, carrying forward their results against teams from the same preliminary group.[2] The round-robin tournament began on April 24 with Slovakia defeating Ukraine 2-0, showcasing early defensive solidity as Slovak goaltender Peter Hamerlík recorded the shutout.[8] On April 26, Finland secured a 5-1 victory over Ukraine, with the Finns dominating offensively through contributions from forwards like Ville Peltonen, who was a key scorer in the tournament.[8] That same day, the United States and Slovakia played to a 3-3 tie, highlighted by American forward Richard Park's goal-scoring prowess, as he netted one in the match and led the U.S. with multiple points in the group.[2] The final day of group play on April 28 saw Ukraine fall 1-7 to the United States, where U.S. players like Park and Scott Gomez contributed significantly to the lopsided win, with the Americans overcoming an early challenge to pull away.[2] In the decisive matchup, Slovakia edged Finland 5-2, with Pavol Demitra scoring twice for the Slovaks, underscoring their offensive depth led by the Ottawa Senators forward, who topped the group's scoring in the preliminary phase.[8] Slovakia topped the group with strong defensive play, allowing only five goals across three games, while Finland and the United States advanced alongside them through balanced performances.[8] Ukraine finished last with no points, facing promotion/relegation pressure.[8]| Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Finland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| Ukraine | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
Group C
Group C of the 2004 IIHF World Championship preliminary round featured Sweden, Russia, Denmark, and Japan, who competed in a single round-robin format from April 24 to 28 in Prague, Czech Republic.[10] The top three teams advanced to the qualifying round, carrying forward their results, while the last-placed team moved to the relegation round. The group opened on April 24 with Denmark facing Sweden, resulting in a 1–5 victory for the Swedes.[10] On April 25, Russia dominated Denmark 6–2, while Sweden defeated Japan 5–1, with key contributions from Swedish forwards including Mikael Renberg, who scored multiple goals across the tournament.[10][28] April 27 saw Japan lose 3–4 to Denmark in a closer contest, and Sweden edging Russia 3–2, highlighted by goals from Michael Nylander and a late power-play tally for the Swedes against Russia's Ilya Kovalchuk, who netted twice.[10] The group concluded on April 28 with Russia overwhelming Japan 6–1, led by strong offensive play from Russian stars like Alexei Kovalev.[10][29] Sweden finished atop the standings with a perfect record, showcasing offensive dominance by scoring 13 goals while allowing only 4. Russia secured second place with a potent attack, netting 14 goals in their three games. Denmark earned third with a single win, while Japan struggled defensively, conceding 15 goals and failing to win any matches as the qualifiers from Division I.[10]| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA | Pts |
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| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 6 |
| Russia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Denmark | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| Japan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
Group D
Group D of the 2004 IIHF World Championship preliminary round featured Canada, Austria, Switzerland, and France, competing in a round-robin format at venues in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic.[10] The matches took place from April 24 to April 28, 2004, with the top three teams advancing to the qualifying round.[8] The group began on April 24 with Austria defeating France 6–0 in Ostrava, as Austrian forwards Thomas Pöck and Andreas Salovai each scored twice to lead the shutout victory. The following day, April 25, Switzerland routed France 6–0 in Prague, with Patrick Suter and Sven Leuenberger contributing multiple points in the one-sided affair.[8] Later that evening, Canada tied Austria 2–2 in Prague, where Dany Heatley scored a crucial rebound goal in the second period to equalize after Austria had taken a 2–0 lead through goals from Thomas Koch and Oliver Setzinger.[30] On April 27, Canada secured a 3–0 shutout over France in Ostrava, with Shawn Horcoff netting two goals and Glen Murray adding one, while goaltender Jamie McLennan preserved the clean sheet against 35 shots.[31] In the concurrent match, Switzerland and Austria played to a 4–4 draw in Prague, highlighted by a high-scoring second period where Austria erupted for four goals.[8] The group concluded on April 28 with Canada edging Switzerland 3–1 in Ostrava; Heatley opened the scoring early, and the Canadians pulled away in the third period despite a late response from Swiss forward Gaëtan Haas.[10] Canada topped the standings with two wins and one tie, advancing undefeated in regulation time and showcasing offensive depth led by Heatley's early tournament contributions. Austria earned second place through resilient ties, while Switzerland took third on goal differential. France finished last, shut out in all three games and failing to score.[32]| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Austria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| France | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Qualifying Round
Group E
Group E in the qualifying round consisted of the top three finishers from each of the preliminary round's Groups A and D: the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Germany from Group A, along with Canada, Switzerland, and Austria from Group D. Results from the preliminary round matches played among these six teams were carried over into the qualifying round standings, allowing teams to build on their earlier performances while playing the remaining inter-group games in a round-robin format from April 30 to May 4, 2004. The top four teams advanced to the playoff round, while the bottom two proceeded to the relegation round.[10][8] The carried-over preliminary round results provided an initial points foundation, including the Czech Republic's 3–1 win over Latvia on April 24, which contributed to the Czechs' strong start. Other intra-group outcomes, such as Canada's victories over Austria and Switzerland, and Germany's draw with Latvia, shaped the early standings. The new matches in the qualifying round emphasized cross-group rivalries and determined final positions.[26][8] The qualifying round matches and their outcomes were:| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 30 | Canada vs. Latvia | 2–0 |
| April 30 | Czech Republic vs. Austria | 2–0 |
| May 1 | Latvia vs. Switzerland | 1–1 |
| May 1 | Austria vs. Germany | 1–3 |
| May 2 | Switzerland vs. Czech Republic | 1–3 |
| May 2 | Canada vs. Germany | 6–1 |
| May 3 | Latvia vs. Austria | 5–2 |
| May 3 | Czech Republic vs. Canada | 6–2 |
| May 4 | Germany vs. Switzerland | 0–1 |
| Pos | Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | Canada | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| 3 | Latvia | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 4 |
| 5 | Germany | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 3 |
| 6 | Austria | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 2 |
Group F
Group F in the qualifying round of the 2004 IIHF World Championship featured the top three teams from each of the preliminary round's Groups B and C: Slovakia, Finland, and the United States from Group B, along with Sweden, Russia, and Denmark from Group C. These teams carried over results from their intra-group preliminary matches to the qualifying standings, with each team playing an additional three cross-group games. Slovakia entered with 5 points from the preliminary round, Sweden with 6 points, Finland with 4 points, and the United States with 3 points.[10] The cross-group matches commenced on April 30, 2004, beginning with Sweden tying Finland 1–1 and Slovakia defeating Russia 2–0. On May 1, Finland routed Denmark 6–0, while the United States edged Russia 3–2. The following day, May 2, saw Denmark fall 8–0 to Slovakia and Sweden beat the United States 3–1. May 3 featured Finland shutting out Russia 4–0 and Slovakia drawing 0–0 with Sweden. The group concluded on May 4 with the United States overpowering Denmark 8–3. These results contributed to the overall qualifying phase performance, where points were awarded as 2 for a win and 1 for a tie.[10] The final standings in Group F reflected a competitive field, with the top four teams advancing to the playoff round:| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 8 |
| Sweden | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 8 |
| Finland | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 7 |
| United States | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 5 |
| Russia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 |
| Denmark | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 0 |
Relegation Round
Format and Participants
The relegation round of the 2004 IIHF World Championship featured a single round-robin format involving four teams, with each team playing the others once to determine their final standings for 13th through 16th place overall.[7] The two teams finishing at the bottom of these standings were directly relegated to Division I for the 2005 tournament, while the top two retained their positions in the top division. Unlike the qualifying round, no points or results from the preliminary round carried over to the relegation round standings, ensuring all matches contributed equally to placement.[8] The participants were the fourth-placed teams from each of the four preliminary round groups: Kazakhstan from Group A, Ukraine from Group B, Japan from Group C, and France from Group D.[34] Kazakhstan had earned promotion to the top division earlier in 2003 by winning Division I Group A.[17] France similarly secured promotion from Division I Group B that year after topping their group.[16] Japan qualified for the tournament through the Far East qualification event held in Tokyo on September 6, 2003, but endured a challenging preliminary round with heavy defeats.[4] Ukraine, competing in the top division, also finished last in their preliminary group after a series of losses.[34]Results and Relegated Teams
The relegation round featured a single round-robin group among the four lowest-placed teams from the preliminary round: France, Japan, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. Matches were played from May 2 to 5, 2004, in Prague, with the top two teams avoiding relegation and the bottom two demoted to Division I for the 2005 tournament.[35] Key results included Ukraine's 6–2 victory over France on May 2, Kazakhstan's 5–0 shutout of France on May 3, Ukraine's 2–2 tie with Japan also on May 3, Kazakhstan's 5–3 win over Japan on May 4, France's 2–2 tie with Japan on May 4, and Kazakhstan's 2–2 draw with Ukraine on May 5. Benoit Bachelet scored for France in their tie against Japan. These outcomes highlighted a mix of offensive and defensive performances, with a total of 33 goals scored across the six games.[35][36][34] The final standings in the relegation round determined the overall tournament placements for these teams (13th to 16th), with points awarded as 2 for a win and 1 for a tie.| Rank | Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA | Pts | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 13th |
| 2 | Ukraine | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14th |
| 3 | Japan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 15th (relegated) |
| 4 | France | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 16th (relegated) |
Playoff Round
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals of the 2004 IIHF World Championship featured an eight-team single-elimination format, with matchups determined by seeding from the qualifying round standings. The top four teams from each qualifying group advanced, paired as first-place against eighth-place, second against seventh, and so on, across the tournament brackets. Games were played at arenas in Prague, Czech Republic, with ties after regulation resolved by a 20-minute sudden-death overtime period (played 4-on-4), followed by a three-round shootout if necessary; the shootout winner was awarded the decisive goal to determine the final score. Sweden, the United States, Canada, and Slovakia advanced to the semifinals by defeating Latvia, the Czech Republic, Finland, and Switzerland, respectively.[8]| Date | Matchup | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2004 | Sweden vs. Latvia | 4–1 | Sazka Arena, Prague |
| May 5, 2004 | United States vs. Czech Republic | 3–2 (SO) | Sazka Arena, Prague |
| May 6, 2004 | Canada vs. Finland | 5–4 (OT) | Sazka Arena, Prague |
| May 6, 2004 | Slovakia vs. Switzerland | 3–1 | Sazka Arena, Prague |
Semifinals
The semifinals of the 2004 IIHF World Championship took place on May 8, 2004, at Sazka Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, featuring the four quarterfinal winners in a single-elimination format to determine the gold medal and bronze medal contenders.[43] In the first semifinal, Canada defeated Slovakia 2–1 in a tightly contested, low-scoring defensive battle that remained scoreless through the first period. Slovakia equalized in the second period before Canada secured the winning goal in the third period to advance. The victory propelled the defending champions into the gold medal game.[43] The second semifinal saw Sweden edge the United States 3–2 in another defensive struggle. Dick Tärnström scored just 18 seconds into the first period for Sweden, followed by Jonas Höglund's power-play goal with 1:02 left in the period for a 2–0 lead. Richard Park narrowed the gap to 2–1 at 11:06 of the second, but P.J. Axelsson restored the two-goal margin on the power play with 16 seconds left in the period. Jeff Halpern scored with the extra attacker and 36 seconds remaining in the third to make it 3–2, but Sweden held on for the win. Neither match required overtime, underscoring the tournament's emphasis on strong goaltending and disciplined play. Canada and Sweden advanced to the gold medal game, while the United States and Slovakia proceeded to the bronze medal matchup.[43][44]Bronze Medal Game
The bronze medal game of the 2004 IIHF World Championship featured a matchup between the United States and Slovakia, the losers of the semifinals, on May 9, 2004, at the Sazka Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.[2][45] The contest was a tightly defended affair, remaining scoreless through three periods of regulation and a 20-minute overtime period, highlighting a intense goaltending duel between the United States' Ty Conklin and Slovakia's Ján Lašák.[46][45] Conklin, who earned recognition as the tournament's top goaltender by the directorate, preserved the shutout with 21 saves on the night, including a critical stop on Miroslav Šatan's shot during a late overtime power play for Slovakia.[2][45] Lašák matched the effort with 28 saves, but the game proceeded to a shootout after neither team capitalized on multiple power-play opportunities—Slovakia went 0-for-8 and the United States 0-for-7, with each side accruing 16 and 14 penalty minutes, respectively.[46] The United States outshot Slovakia 29-21 overall, including a 12-3 edge in the third period, but could not break the deadlock until the skills competition.[46] In the shootout, the United States prevailed 4-2, securing the 1-0 victory and the bronze medal.[45] Chris Drury and Matt Cullen scored for the United States in the first two rounds, while Slovakia's Marián Hossa and Ľubomír Višňovský responded to tie it at 2-2; Andy Roach and Erik Westrum then delivered the decisive goals for the Americans, with Conklin denying attempts by Marián Gáborik and Pavol Demitra.[47][45] This marked the United States' third bronze medal in IIHF World Championship history at that point, while Slovakia finished fourth.[2]Gold Medal Game
The gold medal game of the 2004 IIHF World Championship took place on May 9, 2004, at Sazka Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, pitting the semifinal winners Canada against Sweden in a best-on-ice battle for the title. Canada staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Sweden 5–3, securing their 23rd world championship and tying the all-time record previously held solely by the Soviet Union and Russia.[48][49] This marked Canada's second consecutive gold medal, their first back-to-back titles since 1958–59, while Sweden claimed silver after reaching the final for the second straight year.[49][50] Sweden jumped to an early 2–0 lead in the first period with power-play goal from Jonas Höglund at 2:13 (assisted by Dick Tärnström) and Daniel Alfredsson's tally at 7:34 (assisted by Peter Forsberg), putting Canada on the back foot. Ryan Smyth pulled one back for Canada at 13:58 (assisted by Brendan Morrison), trimming the deficit to 2–1 by the end of the period. In the second, Andreas Salomonsson extended Sweden's advantage to 3–1 at 4:57 (assisted by Höglund and Michael Nylander), but Canada mounted a swift response: Dany Heatley tied it at 3–3 with a wrist shot at 14:44 (assisted by Jay Bouwmeester and Scott Niedermayer), followed 52 seconds later by Rob Niedermayer's rebound goal at 15:36 (assisted by Shawn Horcoff). The third period saw Canada seize control early, as Bouwmeester scored the game-winner just 20 seconds in (assisted by Heatley), and Matt Cooke sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 10:12 (assisted by Rob Niedermayer and Horcoff).[48] Canada outshot Sweden 27–31 overall (12–15 in the first, 7–9 in the second, 8–7 in the third), demonstrating resilience despite being outshot, while Sweden converted 1 of their power-play opportunities. The match highlighted Canada's depth and comeback ability, overcoming two-goal deficits twice in a high-stakes final that drew widespread acclaim for its intensity.[48][51]| Period | Time | Team | Scorer | Assists | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2:13 | Sweden | Jonas Höglund (PP) | Dick Tärnström | 1–0 |
| 1st | 7:34 | Sweden | Daniel Alfredsson | Peter Forsberg | 2–0 |
| 1st | 13:58 | Canada | Ryan Smyth | Brendan Morrison | 2–1 |
| 2nd | 4:57 | Sweden | Andreas Salomonsson | Jonas Höglund, Michael Nylander | 3–1 |
| 2nd | 14:44 | Canada | Dany Heatley | Jay Bouwmeester, Scott Niedermayer | 3–2 |
| 2nd | 15:36 | Canada | Rob Niedermayer | Shawn Horcoff | 3–3 |
| 3rd | 0:20 | Canada | Jay Bouwmeester | Dany Heatley | 4–3 |
| 3rd | 10:12 | Canada | Matt Cooke (EN) | Rob Niedermayer, Shawn Horcoff | 5–3 |
Final Standings and Statistics
Final Rankings
The final rankings for the 2004 IIHF World Championship encompassed all 16 participating teams, with positions determined by outcomes from the qualifying round, playoff round, and relegation round. The top four placements were established through the playoff bracket, where Canada secured gold with a 5-3 victory over Sweden in the final, the United States earned bronze by defeating Slovakia in a 1–0 shootout, and Slovakia finished fourth after losing both the semifinal and bronze medal game. Positions 5 through 12 reflected the qualifying round finishes for teams that did not advance to the playoffs, ranked by points earned, followed by goal difference as the primary tiebreaker. The bottom four positions resulted from the relegation round, where the two lowest-ranked teams, France and Japan, were relegated to Division I for 2005.[2]| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Canada |
| 2 | Sweden |
| 3 | United States |
| 4 | Slovakia |
| 5 | Czech Republic |
| 6 | Finland |
| 7 | Latvia |
| 8 | Switzerland |
| 9 | Germany |
| 10 | Russia |
| 11 | Austria |
| 12 | Denmark |
| 13 | Kazakhstan |
| 14 | Ukraine |
| 15 | Japan |
| 16 | France |
Scoring Leaders
The scoring leaders of the 2004 IIHF World Championship were determined by total points accumulated, calculated as the sum of goals and assists, across all games played in the tournament.[52] No minimum number of games played was required for eligibility in the official rankings.[52] Dany Heatley of Canada topped the list with 11 points in 9 games, showcasing a dominant offensive performance that contributed significantly to his team's championship success.[52] The following table lists the top 10 scorers, including their national teams, games played (GP), goals (G), assists (A), and total points (PTS):[52]| Rank | Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dany Heatley | CAN | 9 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | Ville Peltonen | FIN | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 3 | Jaromír Jágr | CZE | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | Martin Ručinský | CZE | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | Olli Jokinen | FIN | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Richard Park | USA | 9 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | Pavol Demitra | SVK | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 8 | Miroslav Šatan | SVK | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | Daniel Brière | CAN | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 10 | Václav Prospal | CZE | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Goaltender Leaders
The goaltender leaders for the 2004 IIHF World Championship were determined primarily by save percentage (SV%), with eligibility requiring a minimum of 40% of their team's total ice time played. This criterion ensured focus on primary goaltenders who contributed substantially to their team's efforts throughout the tournament's 10 games per team (600 total minutes). Save percentage measures the proportion of shots on goal stopped, providing a key indicator of individual performance independent of team scoring.[53][54] The following table lists the top five goaltenders meeting the criteria, ranked by SV%, along with supporting metrics such as goals against average (GAA), minutes played (MIN), wins (W), losses (L), ties (T), and shutouts (SO).[53][54]| Rank | Goaltender | Team | SV% | GAA | MIN | W | L | T | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ján Lašák | SVK | 95.4% | 1.02 | 529 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Tomáš Vokoun | CZE | 94.4% | 1.14 | 370 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Ty Conklin | USA | 93.4% | 2.14 | 280 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Henrik Lundqvist | SWE | 92.5% | 1.64 | 476 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | Roberto Luongo | CAN | 91.9% | 2.32 | 440 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Overall Tournament Statistics
The 2004 IIHF World Championship featured 56 games in total, during which 286 goals were scored, resulting in an average of 5.11 goals per game.[10] The event attracted a record-breaking total attendance of 552,097 spectators, averaging 9,859 fans per game and marking the highest overall attendance for any non-Olympic IIHF tournament at the time.[10][42] This figure underscored the growing popularity of international ice hockey in host nation Czech Republic, with venues in Prague and Ostrava consistently drawing strong crowds despite capacities varying between approximately 8,000 and 17,000 seats.[10]Awards and Honors
Tournament Awards
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) presented several performance-based awards at the conclusion of the 2004 IIHF World Championship, recognizing outstanding individual contributions during the tournament held in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic. These included the Directorate Awards, selected by an IIHF-appointed panel of experts, and the Media All-Star Team, voted on by international media representatives covering the event. The awards highlighted players who excelled in key positions, with Canada's Dany Heatley earning dual honors as both the Best Forward and the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP), reflecting his leading role in Canada's gold medal victory.[3]Directorate Awards
The Directorate Awards were bestowed for the top performers in specific roles, based on overall impact rather than pure statistics.| Award | Player | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Goaltender | Ty Conklin | USA | Posted a 2.14 goals-against average in five games, helping the United States secure bronze.[2] |
| Best Defenceman | Dick Tärnström | Sweden | Anchored Sweden's silver-medal defense with strong playmaking and scoring. |
| Best Forward | Dany Heatley | Canada | Led the tournament with 11 points (8 goals, 3 assists) in nine games.[55] |
| Most Valuable Player | Dany Heatley | Canada | Recognized for his decisive offensive contributions en route to gold.[3] |
Media All-Star Team
The Media All-Star Team comprised selections across positions, emphasizing players who stood out in media polls for their consistency and influence.| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goaltender | Henrik Lundqvist (Sweden) [56] |
| Defencemen | Zdeno Chára (Slovakia), Dick Tärnström (Sweden) [56] |
| Forwards | Dany Heatley (Canada), Jaromír Jágr (Czech Republic), Ville Peltonen (Finland) [56] |
IIHF Recognitions
During the 2004 IIHF World Championship hosted in Prague, Czech Republic, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) presented its annual Paul Loicq Award to recognize outstanding contributions to the development and administration of international ice hockey. The award, named after the IIHF's first president and given for exceptional service to the organization, was bestowed upon Aggie Kukulowicz of Canada. Kukulowicz, a former player and interpreter who facilitated communication for Team Canada during key international events like the 1972 Summit Series, was honored for his lifelong dedication to promoting the sport globally.[57] The IIHF also held its Hall of Fame induction ceremony during the tournament, a tradition tying the event to the World Championship hosting to celebrate lifetime achievements in the sport. The 2004 class comprised 12 inductees across player, builder, and referee categories, reflecting diverse impacts on ice hockey's international growth. The ceremony took place in Prague, attended by IIHF officials, and highlighted individuals whose contributions spanned decades and multiple nations.[58] The inductees were as follows:| Category | Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Player | Rudi Ball | Germany |
| Player | Vitaly Davydov | Russia |
| Player | Lou Nanne | United States |
| Player | Ronald Pettersson | Sweden |
| Player | Nikolai Sologubov | Russia |
| Player | František Tikal | Czech Republic |
| Builder | Mike Buckna | Canada |
| Builder | Ladislav Horsky | Slovakia |
| Builder | Tsutomu Kawabuchi | Japan |
| Builder | Miroslav Šubrt | Czech Republic |
| Referee | Ove Dahlberg | Sweden |
| Referee | Yuri Karandin | Russia |