Sweden was the stand-by organizer in case the arena was delayed, but the construction was completed on schedule, marking the first time a former Soviet state apart from Russia has hosted the event.

Sweden shut out the Czech Republic 4-0 in the Gold Medal Game to win the IIHF World Championships.

Sweden had won the 2006 Winter Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Gold 3-2 versus Finland in Turin, Italy two months earlier.

The final standings of the tournament according to IIHF: List shows the top skaters sorted by points, then goals.

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