Additionally, Division I consisted of the teams ranked 9th–16th in the world.

All 16 teams would be eligible to win the top division world championship.

At the conclusion of pool play, the last placed teams in pools A & B played in cross-over games against the winners of pool C & D. The winners advanced to the playoff in the top division, while the losers were entered into the Division I playoff round.

Championships Winners The final standings of the tournament according to IIHF: Note: * denotes overtime period(s).

Division I Championships Winners The final standings of the tournament according to IIHF: