lce Hockey Men: World Championships 1997 in Finland April 26-May 14: 1st Round: Final Standings: Group A: 1. Czechia * 5-8 (18-9) 2. Finland * 5-8 (25-9) 3. Russia * 5-7 (19-16) 4. Slovakia 5-3 (10-14) 5. France 5-2 (13-26) 6. Germany 5-2 (4-15) Group B: 1. Sweden * 5-9 (20-8) 2. Canada * 5-7 (23-11) 3. USA * 5-6 (14-15) 4. Latvia 5-4 (18-17) 5. Italy 5-3 (12-21) 6. Norway 5-1 (7-22) 2nd Round: Final Standings: 1. Sweden * 5-8 (17-9) 2. Canada * 5-6 (13-14) 3. Russia 5-5 (13-13) 4. Czechia 5-4 (12-12) 5. Finland 5-4 (12-12) 6. USA 5-3 (7-14) 3rd Place: Czechia * - Russia 4-3 Final: Canada * - Sweden 2-3 3-1 2-1 (at Helsinki)