1950 Ice Hockey World Championships

1950 Ice Hockey World Championships
Tournament details
Host country United Kingdom
Venue(s)Wembley Arena, Empress Hall and Harringay (in 1 host city)
Dates13–22 March
Teams9
Final positions
Champions  Canada (13th title)
Runner-up  United States
Third place   Switzerland
Fourth place Great Britain
Tournament statistics
Games played27
Goals scored302 (11.19 per game)
Attendance127,700 (4,730 per game)
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The 1950 Ice Hockey World Championships, were the 17th World Championships and 28th European Championships were held from 13 to 22 March 1950 in London, England. Canada, represented by the Edmonton Mercurys, won its 13th World Championship. Highest ranking European team Switzerland finished third, winning its fourth European Championship. Defending World and European champion Czechoslovakia was absent from the tournament.