Dates March – May 1998 End date May 17, 1998 | Start date 1998 | |
Champion Swedish National Men's Ice Hockey Team Similar 1991 Men's World Ice Hockey C, 1957 World Ice Hockey Championships, 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey C, 1987 World Ice Hockey Championships, 2014 Men's World Ice Hockey C | ||
The 1998 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships was the 63rd such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation.
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World Championship Group A
The Championship took place between sixteen teams in Switzerland.
World Championship Group B (Slovenia)
Played April 15–26 in Ljubljana and Jesenice. Norway, as the next year's host, had already been awarded a spot in Group A. In addition, the top three other finishers advanced to qualifying tournaments for inclusion in Group A. The Estonians came into the final game knowing they could lose by four and still advance. Trailing by three after two, they hung on to edge the Danish team in the standings.
The Ukraine, Slovenia, and Estonia all advanced to qualifiers for Group A, the Netherlands was relegated to Group C. Norway was promoted to Group A as hosts.
World Championship Group C (Hungary)
Played March 22–28 in Budapest, Székesfehérvár and Dunaújváros.
Final Round 25-28 Place
Hungary was promoted to Group B.
Consolation Round 29-32 Place
Spain was relegated to Group D. The Spanish led by two in both their final games, but tied them, and their earlier loss to South Korea sealed their fate.
World Championship Group D (South Africa)
Played March 27 to April 2 in Krugersdorp and Pretoria.
Final Round 33-36 Place
Bulgaria was promoted to Group C.