Eishockey-Weltmeisterschaft 2005/Ice Hockey World Championships 2005
Dates 30 April – 15 May Officially opened by Heinz Fischer Teams 16 Venue(s) 2 (in 2 host cities) Final positions Champions Czech Republic (5th title) Runner-up Canada Third place Russia Fourth place Sweden Tournament statistics Games played 56 Goals scored 289 (5.16 per game) Attendance 323,974 (5,785 per match) Scoring leader(s) Canada Joe Thornton