In today's article we are going to talk about 1938 Ice Hockey World Championships, a topic that has been of great interest in recent years. Since its emergence, 1938 Ice Hockey World Championships has captured the attention of experts and hobbyists alike, generating debate, research, and numerous advances in the field. With a history that goes back many years, 1938 Ice Hockey World Championships has evolved and adapted to social, cultural and technological changes, becoming a fundamental element in the lives of many people. Throughout this article, we will explore the various facets of 1938 Ice Hockey World Championships, addressing its implications, applications, and its impact on today's society.
The 1938 Ice Hockey World Championships were held between February 11 and February 20, 1938, at Štvanice Stadium in Prague, Czechoslovakia. It marked the 30th anniversary of the IIHF, and a special celebration was held with famous hockey players from all over Europe in attendance. Also a yearbook was produced for the twenty-two member nations which documented which European country had the most hockey clubs (Czechoslovakia 361) and the most artificial rinks (Great Britain 21).
Fourteen teams participated in this World Championship. It was first divided into three preliminary round groups — two groups of five and a group with four teams. In the preliminary round, the top three teams in each group advanced to the second round. The nine teams advancing to the second round were divided into three groups of three teams each. The three group winners and the best second-place team advanced to the semifinals.
The Canadians won the World Championship title for the tenth time beating Great Britain 3-1 in the final, leaving the British with their fourth European Championship title (the third in a row). In the bronze-medal game, Czechoslovakia defeated Germany 3-0, and in a match for fifth place Sweden defeated Switzerland 2-0. The Swiss were very unhappy with the IIHF's decision to pick Germany as the fourth semi-finalist, as the two of them, and Sweden, finished the second round in an absolute tie. The decision was made to advance Germany because they had lost to Canada, so they were the best European nation in their group.
World Men's Hockey Championships (in Prague, Czechoslovakia)
+ Germany, Switzerland and Sweden ended with identical records. The Organizing Committee awarded the semifinal position to Germany because it had to play Canada.