The top Championship Group A tournament took place in Switzerland from 16 April to 2 May 1990, with games played in Bern and Fribourg.

The Soviet Union became world champions for the 22nd and last time, and Sweden won their tenth European title.

Group B saw East Germany participate in the World Championships for the final time.

Norway needing to keep their final game within four goals, lost four to nothing to the Germans, and were relegated.

Source: [1] Only the top five goaltenders, based on save percentage, who have played 50% of their team's minutes are included in this list.