The 2009 IIHF World Championship took place from 24 April to 10 May 2009 in Switzerland. The games were played in the PostFinance Arena in Bern and Schluefweg in Kloten.

The PostFinance Arena in Bern was renovated and accommodates an attendance of 17,000. The Eishalle Schluefweg in Kloten was expanded for the 2008–09 season to a capacity of 9,000 people. Switzerland gained the right to host the World Championship for the 10th time. "Live for the Action" by Swiss hard rock veterans Krokus was named the official anthem of the tournament.

Russia won the championship, winning all its matches and defeating Canada in the final 2–1. Ilya Kovalchuk was named the best forward and the most valuable player of the tournament. Over 17 million people watched the televised final around the world.

Participating teams

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Venues

Switzerland – BernSwitzerland – Zürich
PostFinance Arena Capacity: 12,000BernZürichArena Zürich-Kloten Capacity: 7,561

Preliminary round

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. The last team in each group competed in the relegation round.

Groups A and D were played in Kloten, groups B and C in Bern.

Group A

PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Canada33000224+189Qualifying round
2Belarus3110168−25
3Slovakia31011812−44
4Hungary30003416−120Relegation round

All times are local (UTC+2).

24 April 16:15Belarus1–6 (0–2, 0–0, 1–4)CanadaSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 5,232
Referees: Finland Sami Partanen Finland Jyri Rönn
M. Grabovski 52:44Goals01:05 S. Stamkos 14:29 (PP1) S. Stamkos 44:27 J. Spezza 46:01 M. Fisher 50:44 D. Heatley 54:05 D. Heatley
M. Grabovski 52:44Goals01:05 S. Stamkos 14:29 (PP1) S. Stamkos 44:27 J. Spezza 46:01 M. Fisher 50:44 D. Heatley 54:05 D. Heatley
24 April 20:15Slovakia4–3 (1–0, 2–1, 1–2)HungarySchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 4,773
Referees: Switzerland Brent Reiber Czech Republic Vladimír Šindler
S. Ružička (D. Granak, R. Vydareny) – 01:461–01–122:01 – R. Holéczy (A. Benk, B. Kangyal)L. Bartečko (M. Hossa) – 38:132–1M. Hossa 39:043–13–242:52 – I. Peterdi3–354:04 (PP1) T. SilleL. Bartečko 59:474–3
S. Ružička (D. Granak, R. Vydareny) – 01:461–0
1–122:01 – R. Holéczy (A. Benk, B. Kangyal)
L. Bartečko (M. Hossa) – 38:132–1
M. Hossa 39:043–1
3–242:52 – I. Peterdi
3–354:04 (PP1) T. Sille
L. Bartečko 59:474–3
26 April 16:15Slovakia1–2 GWS (0–0, 0–1, 1–0) (OT: 0–0) (SO: 1–2)BelarusSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 5,256
Referees: Russia Vyacheslav Bulanov Russia Rafail Kadyrov
M. Hossa 57:06Goals33:17 A. Stas 65:00 (GWG) O. Antonenko
M. Hossa 57:06Goals33:17 A. Stas 65:00 (GWG) O. Antonenko
26 April 20:15Canada9–0 (4–0, 2–0, 3–0)HungarySchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 5,506
Referees: United States Rick Looker Germany Daniel Piechaczek
M. St. Louis 05:18 S. Weber (PP1) 09:40 D. Roy 12:35 J. Neal 12:48 M. St. Louis 27:35 S. Weber (PP1) 29:03 M. Fisher (PP1) 41:06 M. St. Louis 44:51 J. Spezza 50:55Goals
M. St. Louis 05:18 S. Weber (PP1) 09:40 D. Roy 12:35 J. Neal 12:48 M. St. Louis 27:35 S. Weber (PP1) 29:03 M. Fisher (PP1) 41:06 M. St. Louis 44:51 J. Spezza 50:55Goals
28 April 16:15Hungary1–3 (0–1, 1–0, 0–2)BelarusSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 4,710
Referees: Norway Ole Hansen Switzerland Danny Kurmann
I. Pererdi 25:14Goals03:18 (PP1) A. Kalyuzhny 54:25 A. Ugarov 59:10 (EN) M. Grabovski
I. Pererdi 25:14Goals03:18 (PP1) A. Kalyuzhny 54:25 A. Ugarov 59:10 (EN) M. Grabovski
28 April 20:15Canada7–3 (3–0, 3–1, 1–2)SlovakiaSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 6,300
Referees: United States Thomas Sterns Sweden Marcus Vinnerborg
D. Roy (PP1) 04:50 S. Doan (PP2) 06:54 J. Spezza (PP1) 16:51 I. White 29:39 S. Weber (PP2) 33:41 S. Stamkos (PP1) 35:04 J. Spezza 42:04Goals26:05 T. Surový 55:40 (PP1) M. Hossa 58:48 (PP1) D. Graňák
D. Roy (PP1) 04:50 S. Doan (PP2) 06:54 J. Spezza (PP1) 16:51 I. White 29:39 S. Weber (PP2) 33:41 S. Stamkos (PP1) 35:04 J. Spezza 42:04Goals26:05 T. Surový 55:40 (PP1) M. Hossa 58:48 (PP1) D. Graňák

Group B

Switzerland - Germany
PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Russia33000164+129Qualifying round
2Switzerland311016605
3France3100249−53
4Germany30012310−71Relegation round

All times are local (UTC+2).

24 April 16:15Germany0–5 (0–3, 0–0, 0–2)RussiaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 10,570
Referees: Sweden Sören Persson Sweden Marcus Vinnerborg
Goals08:14 O. Saprykin 09:37 I. Kovalchuk 15:25 S. Zinovjev 42:53 A. Kuryanov 51:52 D. Zaripov
Goals08:14 O. Saprykin 09:37 I. Kovalchuk 15:25 S. Zinovjev 42:53 A. Kuryanov 51:52 D. Zaripov
24 April 20:15Switzerland1–0 (1–0, 0–0, 0–0)FrancePostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 10,570
Referees: United States Rick Looker United States Thomas Sterns
M. Plüss (PP1) 11:33Goals
M. Plüss (PP1) 11:33Goals
26 April 16:15Switzerland3–2 OT (1–1, 1–1, 0–0) (OT: 1–0)GermanyPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 11,423
Referees: Finland Sami Partanen Finland Jyri Rönn
R. Wick 08:36 M. Seger 23:25 M. Streit (PP1) 61:18Goals06:26 (PP1) C. Ullmann 33:02 (SH1) C. Schubert
R. Wick 08:36 M. Seger 23:25 M. Streit (PP1) 61:18Goals06:26 (PP1) C. Ullmann 33:02 (SH1) C. Schubert
26 April 20:15Russia7–2 (5–1, 1–1, 1–0)FrancePostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 10,505
Referees: Norway Ole Hansen Slovakia Peter Ország
A. Radulov 01:23 D. Zaripov (PP1) 07:06 A. Radulov 07:20 A. Perezhogin 08:01 A. Tereshchenko (PP1) 15:00 A. Tereshchenko (PP1) 27:23 I. Kovalchuk 49:20Goals10:25 K. Hecquefeuille 39:31 L. Tardif
A. Radulov 01:23 D. Zaripov (PP1) 07:06 A. Radulov 07:20 A. Perezhogin 08:01 A. Tereshchenko (PP1) 15:00 A. Tereshchenko (PP1) 27:23 I. Kovalchuk 49:20Goals10:25 K. Hecquefeuille 39:31 L. Tardif
28 April 16:15Russia4–2 (1–2, 1–0, 2–0)SwitzerlandPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 11,479
Referees: Czech Republic Vladimir Sindler Canada Derek Zalaski
V. Atyushov 02:19 I. Kovalchuk 29:08 A. Morozov 48:28 A. Perezhogin (EN) 59:45Goals09:46 (PP1) R. Gardner 17:17 (PP1) M. Plüss
V. Atyushov 02:19 I. Kovalchuk 29:08 A. Morozov 48:28 A. Perezhogin (EN) 59:45Goals09:46 (PP1) R. Gardner 17:17 (PP1) M. Plüss
28 April 20:15France2–1 (2–1, 0–0, 0–0)GermanyPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 9,956
Referees: Slovakia Vladimír Baluška Switzerland Brent Reiber
A. Lussier 03:50 L. Tardif 16:48Goals04:22 (PP1) J. Hecht
A. Lussier 03:50 L. Tardif 16:48Goals04:22 (PP1) J. Hecht

Group C

PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1United States32010159+67Qualifying round
2Sweden31110159+66
3Latvia3110176+15
4Austria30003215−130Relegation round

All times are local (UTC+2).

25 April 16:15United States4–2 (1–1, 2–1, 1–0)LatviaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 7,840
Referees: Norway Ole Hansen Switzerland Danny Kurmann
J. Johnson 11:15 D. Stafford 31:13 J. Johnson 35:31 P. O'Sullivan 46:03Goals04:40 (PP1) H. Vasiļjevs 26:39 M. Karsums
J. Johnson 11:15 D. Stafford 31:13 J. Johnson 35:31 P. O'Sullivan 46:03Goals04:40 (PP1) H. Vasiļjevs 26:39 M. Karsums
25 April 20:15Sweden7–1 (3–0, 0–1, 4–0)AustriaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 6,175
Referees: Russia Vyacheslav Bulanov Russia Rafail Kadyrov
K. Jönsson 1:37 M. Johansson 11:49 M. Nilson 12:46 M. Weinhandl 41:22 M. Weinhandl 47:00 J. Harju 49:04 L. Eriksson 49:46Goals31:55 M. Oraze
K. Jönsson 1:37 M. Johansson 11:49 M. Nilson 12:46 M. Weinhandl 41:22 M. Weinhandl 47:00 J. Harju 49:04 L. Eriksson 49:46Goals31:55 M. Oraze
27 April 16:15United States6–1 (1–0, 1–1, 4–0)AustriaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 3,779
Referees: Czech Republic Vladimir Sindler Canada Derek Zalaski
D. Brown 15:11 D. Stafford 31:04 P. O'Sullivan 40:25 J. Blake (PP2) 47:56 L. Stempniak (PP1) 52:06 M. Niskanen (PP2) 55:55Goals34:26 M. Peintner
D. Brown 15:11 D. Stafford 31:04 P. O'Sullivan 40:25 J. Blake (PP2) 47:56 L. Stempniak (PP1) 52:06 M. Niskanen (PP2) 55:55Goals34:26 M. Peintner
27 April 20:15Latvia3–2 GWS (0–1, 2–0, 0–1) (OT: 0–0) (SO: 3–2)SwedenPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 4,421
Referees: Slovakia Vladimír Baluška Switzerland Brent Reiber
K. Rēdlihs (PP1) 30:20 L. Dārziņš 39:15 A. Ņiživijs (GWG) 65:00Goals15:26 L. Omark 40:44 (PP1) M. Johansson
K. Rēdlihs (PP1) 30:20 L. Dārziņš 39:15 A. Ņiživijs (GWG) 65:00Goals15:26 L. Omark 40:44 (PP1) M. Johansson
29 April 16:15Austria0–2 (0–1, 0–0, 0–1)LatviaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 5,274
Referees: Finland Sami Partanen Germany Daniel Piechaczek
Goals19:15 M. Cipulis 54:56 G. Džeriņš
Goals19:15 M. Cipulis 54:56 G. Džeriņš
29 April 20:15Sweden6–5 OT (0–1, 2–2, 3–2) (OT: 1–0)United StatesPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 9,876
Referees: Slovakia Peter Ország Finland Jyri Rönn
M. Weinhandl (PP1) 25:07 M. Nilson 26:42 M. Johansson 48:46 N. Persson (SH1) 52:45 M. Weinhandl 56:19 K. Huselius 61:59Goals14:11 P. O'Sullivan 29:58 (PP2) J. Liles 37:26 (PP2) R. Shannon 44:06 R. Shannon 48:20 J. Johnson
M. Weinhandl (PP1) 25:07 M. Nilson 26:42 M. Johansson 48:46 N. Persson (SH1) 52:45 M. Weinhandl 56:19 K. Huselius 61:59Goals14:11 P. O'Sullivan 29:58 (PP2) J. Liles 37:26 (PP2) R. Shannon 44:06 R. Shannon 48:20 J. Johnson

Group D

PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Finland33000144+109Qualifying round
2Czech Republic32001136+76
3Norway30102714−72
4Denmark30012515−101Relegation round

All times are local (UTC+2).

25 April 16:15Norway0–5 (0–3, 0–1, 0–1)FinlandSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 5,269
Referees: Slovakia Vladimir Baluska Slovakia Peter Ország
Goals13:44 (PP1) A. Miettinen 16:19 (PP1) J. Immonen 19:58 (PP1) N. Kapanen 34:20 M. Pyörälä 44:10 (PP1) M. Lehtonen
Goals13:44 (PP1) A. Miettinen 16:19 (PP1) J. Immonen 19:58 (PP1) N. Kapanen 34:20 M. Pyörälä 44:10 (PP1) M. Lehtonen
25 April 16:15Czech Republic5–0 (1–0, 3–0, 1–0)DenmarkSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 4,342
Referees: Germany Daniel Piechaczek Canada Derek Zalaski
J. Hlinka 06:09 J. Marek (PP1) 31:07 P. Čajánek (PP1) 35:18 A. Hemský (PP1) 37:24 J. Jágr (PP2) 50:46Goals
J. Hlinka 06:09 J. Marek (PP1) 31:07 P. Čajánek (PP1) 35:18 A. Hemský (PP1) 37:24 J. Jágr (PP2) 50:46Goals
27 April 16:15Czech Republic5–2 (3–0, 1–2, 1–0)NorwaySchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 3,583
Referees: Sweden Sören Persson Sweden Marcus Vinnerborg
J. Marek 05:20 P. Čajánek (PP1) 09:35 J. Vašíček 12:19 M. Blaťák 32:34 J. Klepiš 51:14Goals21:49 T. Jakobsen 21:49 M. Zuccarello Aasen
J. Marek 05:20 P. Čajánek (PP1) 09:35 J. Vašíček 12:19 M. Blaťák 32:34 J. Klepiš 51:14Goals21:49 T. Jakobsen 21:49 M. Zuccarello Aasen
27 April 20:15Finland5–1 (1–1, 2–0, 2–0)DenmarkSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 3,929
Referees: Switzerland Danny Kurmann United States Thomas Sterns
A. Miettinen 17:40 T. Pihlman (PP1) 21:58 A. Miettinen 34:42 N. Kapanen (PP1) 51:51 N. Kapanen (PP1) 59:42Goals10:03 J. Jakobsen
A. Miettinen 17:40 T. Pihlman (PP1) 21:58 A. Miettinen 34:42 N. Kapanen (PP1) 51:51 N. Kapanen (PP1) 59:42Goals10:03 J. Jakobsen
29 April 16:15Denmark4–5 OT (2–2, 1–1, 1–1) (OT: 0–1)NorwaySchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 4,496
Referees: Russia Vyacheslav Bulanov Russia Rafail Kadyrov
A. Sundberg 04:56 J. Damgaard 09:33 M. Green 21:02 D. Nielsen (PP1) 46:22Goals05:40 P. Thoresen 13:50 (SH1) A. Bastiansen 36:18 (PP1) T. Vikingstad 44:51 (PP1) M. Zuccarello Aasen 61:11 T. Jakobsen
A. Sundberg 04:56 J. Damgaard 09:33 M. Green 21:02 D. Nielsen (PP1) 46:22Goals05:40 P. Thoresen 13:50 (SH1) A. Bastiansen 36:18 (PP1) T. Vikingstad 44:51 (PP1) M. Zuccarello Aasen 61:11 T. Jakobsen
29 April 20:15Finland4–3 (1–2, 2–1, 1–0)Czech RepublicSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 6,456
Referees: United States Rick Looker Sweden Sören Persson
N. Kapanen 09:32 V. Koistinen (PP1) 23:52 N. Kapanen (PP2) 38:56 N. Hagman 51:39Goals10:14 (SH1) T. Rolinek 13:30 M. Blaťák 23:10 (PP1) A. Kotalík
N. Kapanen 09:32 V. Koistinen (PP1) 23:52 N. Kapanen (PP2) 38:56 N. Hagman 51:39Goals10:14 (SH1) T. Rolinek 13:30 M. Blaťák 23:10 (PP1) A. Kotalík

Qualifying round

The top three teams in the standings of each group of the preliminary round advanced to the qualifying round, and were placed in two groups: teams from Groups A and D went to Group F, while teams from Groups B and C went to Group E.

Each team played three games in this round, one against each of the three teams from the other group paired with theirs. These three games, along with the two games already played against the other two advancing teams from the same group in the preliminary round, counted in the qualifying round standings.

The top four teams in both groups E and F advanced to the playoff round.

Group E

PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Russia541002711+1614Playoff round
2Sweden521202318+510
3United States520211918+18
4Latvia512021514+17
5Switzerland51112913−46
6France50005827−190

All times are local (UTC+2).

30 April 16:15Russia6–5 OT (2–2, 1–1, 2–2) (OT: 1–0)SwedenPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 7,465
Referees: Switzerland Danny Kurmann Switzerland Brent Reiber
I. Nikulin (PP1) 11:56 O. Saprykin 14:10 D. Kalinin 27:16 S. Mozyakin 50:07 V. Proshkin (PP1) 57:38 D. Kalinin 64:04Goals02:53 R. Wallin 18:15 A. Strålman 23:27 N. Persson 49:45 K. Huselius 58:46 K. Huselius
I. Nikulin (PP1) 11:56 O. Saprykin 14:10 D. Kalinin 27:16 S. Mozyakin 50:07 V. Proshkin (PP1) 57:38 D. Kalinin 64:04Goals02:53 R. Wallin 18:15 A. Strålman 23:27 N. Persson 49:45 K. Huselius 58:46 K. Huselius
30 April 20:15Switzerland1–2 GWS (0–1, 0–0, 1–0) (OT: 0–0) (SO: 1–2)LatviaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 9,771
Referees: Slovakia Vladimír Baluška Canada Derek Zalaski
A. Ambühl (PP1) 58:29Goals15:30 (PP1) M. Cipulis 65:00 (GWG) A. Ņiživijs
A. Ambühl (PP1) 58:29Goals15:30 (PP1) M. Cipulis 65:00 (GWG) A. Ņiživijs
1 May 20:15United States6–2 (2–0, 3–2, 1–0)FrancePostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 4,213
Referees: Norway Ole Hansen Finland Sami Partanen
K. Okposo (PP1) 04:02 D. Backes (PP2) 10:38 R. Shannon 24:51 K. Ballard 27:29 P. O'Sullivan 30:31 J. Johnson (PP2) 49:55Goals29:41 (PP1) Y. Treille 31:47 (PP1) P. Bellemare
K. Okposo (PP1) 04:02 D. Backes (PP2) 10:38 R. Shannon 24:51 K. Ballard 27:29 P. O'Sullivan 30:31 J. Johnson (PP2) 49:55Goals29:41 (PP1) Y. Treille 31:47 (PP1) P. Bellemare
2 May 16:15France1–7 (0–1, 0–2, 1–4)LatviaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 6,472
Referees: Finland Sami Partanen Czech Republic Vladimir Sindler
L. Tardif 51:38Goals07:29 (PP1) A. Ņiživijs 21:19 M. Cipulis 23:55 L. Dārziņš 46:39 K. Skrastiņš 48:18 A. Jerofejevs 52:24 Ģ. Ankipāns 52:39 M. Cipulis
L. Tardif 51:38Goals07:29 (PP1) A. Ņiživijs 21:19 M. Cipulis 23:55 L. Dārziņš 46:39 K. Skrastiņš 48:18 A. Jerofejevs 52:24 Ģ. Ankipāns 52:39 M. Cipulis
2 May 20:15Russia4–1 (3–1, 1–0, 0–0)United StatesPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 10,230
Referees: Finland Jyri Rönn Canada Derek Zalaski
O. Saprykin (PP1) 05:01 A. Perezhogin (PP1) 09:51 S. Mozyakin 17:06 A. Radulov (PP1) 21:36Goals03:16 L. Stempniak
O. Saprykin (PP1) 05:01 A. Perezhogin (PP1) 09:51 S. Mozyakin 17:06 A. Radulov (PP1) 21:36Goals03:16 L. Stempniak
3 May 16:15Switzerland1–4 (0–1, 0–1, 1–2)SwedenPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 11,327
Referees: Norway Ole Hansen Finland Jyri Rönn
R. Lemm (PP1) 56:44Goals05:47 J. Oduya 24:59 (PP1) J. Harju 46:41 L. Omark 55:06 J. Andersson
R. Lemm (PP1) 56:44Goals05:47 J. Oduya 24:59 (PP1) J. Harju 46:41 L. Omark 55:06 J. Andersson
3 May 20:15Latvia1–6 (0–1, 1–3, 0–2)RussiaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 7,228
Referees: Slovakia Peter Ország Switzerland Brent Reiber
H. Vasiļjevs (PP1) 36:05Goals11:43 (PP1) A. Kuryanov 21:01 A. Tereshchenko 23:04 (PP1) O. Tverdovsky 23:50 A. Kuryanov 43:38 A. Frolov 46:28 O. Tverdovsky
H. Vasiļjevs (PP1) 36:05Goals11:43 (PP1) A. Kuryanov 21:01 A. Tereshchenko 23:04 (PP1) O. Tverdovsky 23:50 A. Kuryanov 43:38 A. Frolov 46:28 O. Tverdovsky
4 May 16:15Sweden6–3 (3–0, 2–3, 1–0)FrancePostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 5,051
Referees: Slovakia Vladimir Baluska Czech Republic Vladimir Sindler
K. Huselius 01:33 M. Nilson 04:26 D. Tärnström (PP1) 05:56 C. Gunnarsson (PP1) 21:28 J. Oduya 30:55 K. Jönsson (PP1) 45:40Goals23:21 A. Lussier 29:25 (PP1) P. Bellemare 36:41 (PP1) S. Treille
K. Huselius 01:33 M. Nilson 04:26 D. Tärnström (PP1) 05:56 C. Gunnarsson (PP1) 21:28 J. Oduya 30:55 K. Jönsson (PP1) 45:40Goals23:21 A. Lussier 29:25 (PP1) P. Bellemare 36:41 (PP1) S. Treille
4 May 20:15United States3–4 OT (0–1, 3–1, 0–1) (OT: 0–1)SwitzerlandPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 10,317
Referees: Slovakia Peter Ország Germany Daniel Piechaczek
R. Hainsey (PP1) 25:57 C. Higgins 35:08 R. Hainsey (PP2) 39:48Goals09:42 (PP2) A. Ambühl 31:03 R. Lemm 49:42 M. Plüss 60:13 R. Wick
R. Hainsey (PP1) 25:57 C. Higgins 35:08 R. Hainsey (PP2) 39:48Goals09:42 (PP2) A. Ambühl 31:03 R. Lemm 49:42 M. Plüss 60:13 R. Wick

Group F

PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Canada540102610+1613Playoff round
2Finland52210169+711
3Czech Republic530022011+99
4Belarus50302813−56
5Slovakia50122821−134
6Norway50023721−142

All times are local (UTC+2).

30 April 16:15Belarus3–2 OT (0–1, 1–1, 1–0) (OT: 1–0)NorwaySchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 3,374
Referees: Germany Daniel Piechaczek United States Thomas Sterns
A. Ugarov (PP1) 22:45 M. Grabovski (PP1) 41:51 R. Salei 64:35Goals06:15 P. Thoresen 20:38 (PP1) M. Trygg
A. Ugarov (PP1) 22:45 M. Grabovski (PP1) 41:51 R. Salei 64:35Goals06:15 P. Thoresen 20:38 (PP1) M. Trygg
30 April 20:15Canada5–1 (3–0, 0–0, 2–1)Czech RepublicSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 5,967
Referees: Russia Vyacheslav Bulanov Sweden Marcus Vinnerborg
S. Stamkos (PP1) 07:20 S. Stamkos (PP1) 13:40 S. Weber (PP1) 17:05 D. Heatley 40:22 M. St. Louis 49:55Goals57:20 A. Hemský
S. Stamkos (PP1) 07:20 S. Stamkos (PP1) 13:40 S. Weber (PP1) 17:05 D. Heatley 40:22 M. St. Louis 49:55Goals57:20 A. Hemský
1 May 20:15Finland2–1 OT (1–0, 0–1, 0–0) (OT: 1–0)SlovakiaSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 4,444
Referees: Russia Rafail Kadyrov Sweden Sören Persson
S. Kapanen (SH1) 15:05 S. Kapanen 63:39Goals22:01 L. Bartečko
S. Kapanen (SH1) 15:05 S. Kapanen 63:39Goals22:01 L. Bartečko
2 May 16:15Czech Republic8–0 (4–0, 4–0, 0–0)SlovakiaSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 5,165
Referees: Switzerland Brent Reiber United States Thomas Sterns
J. Jágr 06:35 J. Jágr 09:08 M. Blaťák (PP2) 12:48 R. Červenka 15:25 A. Kotalík 25:07 R. Červenka 29:08 M. Michálek 30:12 P. Eliáš 38:14Goals
J. Jágr 06:35 J. Jágr 09:08 M. Blaťák (PP2) 12:48 R. Červenka 15:25 A. Kotalík 25:07 R. Červenka 29:08 M. Michálek 30:12 P. Eliáš 38:14Goals
2 May 20:15Finland1–2 GWS (0–1, 1–0, 0–0) (OT: 0–0) (SO: 2–3)BelarusSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 5,621
Referees: Switzerland Danny Kurmann Sweden Marcus Vinnerborg
J. Niskala (PP1) 33:22Goals00:05 S. Demagin 65:00 (GWS) O. Antonenko
J. Niskala (PP1) 33:22Goals00:05 S. Demagin 65:00 (GWS) O. Antonenko
3 May 16:15Norway1–5 (1–3, 0–2, 0–0)CanadaSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 4,023
Referees: United States Rick Looker Sweden Sören Persson
M. Zuccarello Aasen (PP1) 12:53Goals04:40 (PP1) M. Lombardi 17:08 D. Hamhuis 18:03 S. Stamkos 20:37 J. Spezza 32:07 D. Doughty
M. Zuccarello Aasen (PP1) 12:53Goals04:40 (PP1) M. Lombardi 17:08 D. Hamhuis 18:03 S. Stamkos 20:37 J. Spezza 32:07 D. Doughty
3 May 20:15Belarus0–3 (0–0, 0–2, 0–1)Czech RepublicSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 3,495
Referees: Switzerland Danny Kurmann Germany Daniel Piechaczek
Goals30:02 (SH1) P. Čajánek 39:03 (PP1) P. Eliáš 55:52 P. Čajánek
Goals30:02 (SH1) P. Čajánek 39:03 (PP1) P. Eliáš 55:52 P. Čajánek
4 May 16:15Slovakia3–2 OT (2–0, 0–1, 0–1) (OT: 1–0)NorwaySchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 2,901
Referees: Russia Rafail Kadyrov United States Rick Looker
Š. Ružička (PP1) 07:22 P. Smrek 09:09 L. Nagy (PP1) 62:07Goals27:21 (PP1) A. Bastiansen 45:27 (PP1) L. E. Lund
Š. Ružička (PP1) 07:22 P. Smrek 09:09 L. Nagy (PP1) 62:07Goals27:21 (PP1) A. Bastiansen 45:27 (PP1) L. E. Lund
4 May 20:15Canada3–4 GWS (1–2, 1–1, 1–0) (OT: 0–0) (SO: 2–3)FinlandSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 5,970
Referees: Russia Vyacheslav Bulanov Sweden Marcus Vinneborg
J. Spezza (PP1) 16:02 D. Heatley (PP1) 38:16 D. Heatley (PP1) 49:20Goals04:02 T. Pihlman 07:54 A. Salmela 37:22 (PP1) N. Kapanen 65:00 (GWS) H. Hyvönen
J. Spezza (PP1) 16:02 D. Heatley (PP1) 38:16 D. Heatley (PP1) 49:20Goals04:02 T. Pihlman 07:54 A. Salmela 37:22 (PP1) N. Kapanen 65:00 (GWS) H. Hyvönen

Relegation round

The bottom team in the standings from each group of the preliminary round played in the relegation round. Germany, as hosts of the 2010 tournament, were guaranteed to stay in the top division. Denmark, the best ranked team in the group from the other three teams, stayed in the top division for 2010, while Austria and Hungary were relegated to the Division I tournament.

Group G

PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Denmark33000134+99Qualified for the 2010 Top Division
2Austria3200195+46Relegated to the 2010 Division I
3Germany3100235−23Qualified for the 2010 Top Division as hosts
4Hungary30003213−110Relegated to the 2010 Division I

All times are local (UTC+2).

1 May 16:15Germany1–3 (1–1, 0–0, 0–2)DenmarkPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 4,241
Referees: Slovakia Peter Ország Czech Republic Vladimir Sindler
C. Schubert 13:23Goals10:27 M. Bødker 49:52 P. Regin 53:27 (PP1) N. Hardt
C. Schubert 13:23Goals10:27 M. Bødker 49:52 P. Regin 53:27 (PP1) N. Hardt
1 May 16:15Austria6–0 (1–0, 3–0, 2–0)HungarySchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 4,042
Referees: United States Rick Looker Finland Jyri Rönn
T. Koch 19:13 T. Koch 20:43 O. Setzinger (PP1) 23:56 T. Vanek (PP1) 33:27 T. Koch (PP1) 58:48 R. Kaspitz 59:36Goals
T. Koch 19:13 T. Koch 20:43 O. Setzinger (PP1) 23:56 T. Vanek (PP1) 33:27 T. Koch (PP1) 58:48 R. Kaspitz 59:36Goals
3 May 12:15Germany0–1 (0–0, 0–1, 0–0)AustriaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 3,828
Referees: Slovakia Vladimir Baluska Russia Vyacheslav Bulanov
GoalsT. Koch 27:41
GoalsT. Koch 27:41
3 May 12:15Hungary1–5 (1–0, 0–2, 0–3)DenmarkSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 3,672
Referees: Russia Rafail Kadyrov Canada Derek Zalaski
K. Palkovics 15:10Goals28:34 (PP2) K. Staal 38:35 M. Christensen 48:25 (PP1) M. Green 52:48 M. Madsen 55:19 (PP1) N. Hardt
K. Palkovics 15:10Goals28:34 (PP2) K. Staal 38:35 M. Christensen 48:25 (PP1) M. Green 52:48 M. Madsen 55:19 (PP1) N. Hardt
4 May 12:15Hungary1–2 (1–1, 0–1, 0–0)GermanyPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 3,497
Referees: Norway Ole Hansen United States Thomas Sterns
A. Horváth (PP2) 17:09Goals03:11 (PP1) M. Müller 33:23 (PP1) M. Bakos
A. Horváth (PP2) 17:09Goals03:11 (PP1) M. Müller 33:23 (PP1) M. Bakos
4 May 12:15Denmark5–2 (1–2, 1–0, 3–0)AustriaSchluefweg, Kloten Attendance: 2,798
Referees: Finland Sami Partanen Sweden Sören Persson
J. Jakobsen 15:14 M. Bødker (SH1) 27:51 M. Christensen 45:46 K. Degn 51:10 M. Bødker (EN) 59:23Goals00:48 R. Kaspitz 02:30 (SH1) O. Setzinger
J. Jakobsen 15:14 M. Bødker (SH1) 27:51 M. Christensen 45:46 K. Degn 51:10 M. Bødker (EN) 59:23Goals00:48 R. Kaspitz 02:30 (SH1) O. Setzinger

Playoff round

Bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
E1Russia4
F4Belarus3
QF1Russia3
QF2United States2
F2Finland2
E3United States3
SF1Russia2
SF2Canada1
F1Canada4
E4Latvia2
QF3Canada3Bronze medal game
QF4Sweden1
E2Sweden3SF1United States2
F3Czech Republic1SF2Sweden4

Quarter-finals

6 May 16:15Russia4–3 (0–0, 3–3, 1–0)BelarusPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 8,337
Referees: Finland Jyri Rönn Canada Derek Zalaski
V. Proshkin 25:18 V. Atyushov 36:39 A. Frolov 37:02 I. Kovalchuk 47:22 (PP1)Goals22:39 (PP1) K. Koltsov 33:52 O. Antonenko 39:22 (PP2) R. Salei
V. Proshkin 25:18 V. Atyushov 36:39 A. Frolov 37:02 I. Kovalchuk 47:22 (PP1)Goals22:39 (PP1) K. Koltsov 33:52 O. Antonenko 39:22 (PP2) R. Salei
6 May 20:15Finland2–3 (0–0, 2–3, 0–0)United StatesPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 9,334
Referees: Germany Daniel Piechaczek Switzerland Brent Reiber
N. Kapanen (PP1) 20:57 H. Hyvönen 37:50Goals30:31 (PP1) D. Brown 32:11 T. J. Oshie 34:19 R. Suter
N. Kapanen (PP1) 20:57 H. Hyvönen 37:50Goals30:31 (PP1) D. Brown 32:11 T. J. Oshie 34:19 R. Suter
7 May 16:15Canada4–2 (0–0, 3–1, 1–1)LatviaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 8,042
Referees: Switzerland Danny Kurmann Slovakia Peter Ország
D Heatley 26:37 D. Hamhuis (PP1) 34:03 S. Stamkos (PP1) 37:47 M. Lombardi 43:07Goals37:30 (SH1) G. Galviņš 41:27 H. Vasiļjevs
D Heatley 26:37 D. Hamhuis (PP1) 34:03 S. Stamkos (PP1) 37:47 M. Lombardi 43:07Goals37:30 (SH1) G. Galviņš 41:27 H. Vasiļjevs
7 May 20:15Sweden3–1 (0–0, 2–0, 1–1)Czech RepublicPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 10,415
Referees: United States Rick Looker United States Thomas Sterns
M. Weinhandl (PP2) 23:53 D. Tärnström (PP1) 38:49 K. Jönsson 57:46Goals48:48 (SH2) P. Čajánek
M. Weinhandl (PP2) 23:53 D. Tärnström (PP1) 38:49 K. Jönsson 57:46Goals48:48 (SH2) P. Čajánek

Semi-finals

8 May 16:15Russia3–2 (0–0, 2–2, 1–0)United StatesPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 11,057
Referees: Switzerland Brent Reiber Sweden Marcus Vinnerborg
I. Kovalchuk 31:20 A. Frolov 34:25 K. Gorovikov (PP1) 58:13Goals23:46 D. Brown 38:03 K. Okposo
I. Kovalchuk 31:20 A. Frolov 34:25 K. Gorovikov (PP1) 58:13Goals23:46 D. Brown 38:03 K. Okposo
8 May 20:15Canada3–1 (1–0, 2–0, 0–1)SwedenPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 11,477
Referees: Russia Vyacheslav Bulanov Switzerland Danny Kurmann
D. Roy 06:51 S. Horcoff 29:53 D. Roy (PP1) 30:38Goals46:14 L. Eriksson
D. Roy 06:51 S. Horcoff 29:53 D. Roy (PP1) 30:38Goals46:14 L. Eriksson

Bronze Medal Game

10 May 16:00Sweden4–2 (0–0, 2–1, 2–1)United StatesPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 11,249
Referees: Russia Rafail Kadyrov Switzerland Brent Reiber
L. Eriksson (PP1) 33:24 T. Mårtensson (PP2) 35:57 C. Gunnarsson (PP1) 49:00 J. Oduya (PP2) 59:59 (EN)Goals25:14 (PP1) J. Johnson 42:15 J. Pavelski
L. Eriksson (PP1) 33:24 T. Mårtensson (PP2) 35:57 C. Gunnarsson (PP1) 49:00 J. Oduya (PP2) 59:59 (EN)Goals25:14 (PP1) J. Johnson 42:15 J. Pavelski

Gold Medal Game

10 May 20:30Russia2–1 (1–1, 1–0, 0–0)CanadaPostFinance Arena, Bern Attendance: 11,454
Referees: Slovakia Peter Ország Finland Jyri Rönn
O. Saprykin (PP1) 12:59 A. Radulov 34:30Goals05:37 J. Spezza
O. Saprykin (PP1) 12:59 A. Radulov 34:30Goals05:37 J. Spezza

Ranking and statistics

2009 IIHF World Championship winners
Russia 2nd/25th title

Tournament Awards

Final standings

The final standings of the tournament according to IIHF:

Russia
Canada
Sweden
4United States
5Finland
6Czech Republic
7Latvia
8Belarus
9Switzerland
10Slovakia
11Norway
12France
13Denmark
14Austria
15Germany*
16Hungary

* Hosts of the 2010 WC, therefore exempt from relegation.

Scoring leaders

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.

PlayerGPGAPts+/−PIMPOS
Canada Martin St. Louis941115+82FW
Russia Ilya Kovalchuk95914+84FW
Sweden Mattias Weinhandl95712+18FW
Canada Shea Weber94812+56D
Canada Jason Spezza97411+42FW
Canada Steven Stamkos97411+96FW
Finland Niko Kapanen77310+12FW
Canada Dany Heatley96410+38FW
Czech Republic Petr Čajánek75510+710FW
Russia Alexander Radulov94610+710FW

GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalties in minutes; POS = Position Source:

Leading goaltenders

Only the top five goaltenders, based on save percentage, who have played 40% of their team's minutes are included in this list.

PlayerTOISAGAGAASv%SO
Canada Chris Mason240:0011441.0096.491
Belarus Andrei Mezin314:0517291.7294.770
Canada Dwayne Roloson303:52158112.1793.040
Russia Ilya Bryzgalov404:04198142.0892.931
Latvia Edgars Masaļskis426:26233182.5392.831

TOI = Time on ice (minutes:seconds); SA = Shots against; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; Sv% = Save percentage; SO = Shutouts Source:

IIHF Broadcasting rights

Standard Definition
CountryBroadcaster
AustriaORF
BelarusBTRC
CanadaTSN
RDS
Czech RepublicCzech Television
DenmarkTV2
FinlandYLE
Viasat Sport
Urheilukanava
FranceSport+
GermanyDSF
HungarySport1
LatviaTV3
TV6
Viasat Sport Baltic
3+ Latvia
NorwayNRK
SportN
PolandPolsat Sport
RomaniaSport1
RussiaVGTRK
SlovakiaSTV
SwedenTV6
Viasat Sport
SwitzerlandSRG SSR idée suisse
United StatesUniversal Sports
High Definition
CountryBroadcaster
AustriaORF1 HD
CanadaTSN HD
RDS HD
Czech RepublicČT HD
DenmarkTV2 Sport HD
FinlandViasat Sport HD
NorwayViasat Sport HD
SwedenViasat Sport HD
SwitzerlandHD Suisse

IIHF honors and awards

The 2009 IIHF Hall of Fame induction ceremony has held in Bern during the World Championships. Harald Griebel of Germany was given the Paul Loicq Award for outstanding contributions to international ice hockey.

IIHF Hall of Fame inductees

See also

External links