The 1959 Ice Hockey World Championships were held between 5 March and 15 March 1959, in

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, and six other cities in

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. Canada, represented by the Belleville McFarlands, won their 18th World championship, winning every game but their last. The Soviet Union finished second, claiming their fifth European title followed by the host Czechoslovaks. In the consolation round, West Germany played against East Germany for the first time in a World Championship, winning easily, 8–0. The Canadian games were broadcast on

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World Championship Group A (Czechoslovakia)

First round

Twelve teams played in three groups where first and second place advanced to the final round, while the 3rd and 4th place teams competed in a consolation round.

Group 1

Played in Bratislava.

Group 2

Played in Brno.

Group 3

Played in

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Final Round

Played in Prague. Canada finished first by virtue of a better

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, in which the Czechs had the advantage 1.57 to 1.53.

Consolation Round

Played in Kladno, Mladá Boleslav and Kolín.

World Championship Group B (Czechoslovakia)

Three other nations played a secondary tournament in Plzen. A Czechoslovakia 'B' (junior) team also participated in the tournament. Had their games counted, they would've finished first.

Final Round

European Championship medal table

Tournament awards

* Best players selected by the directorate: ** Best

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**Best

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: Jean Lamirande **Best Forward: Bill Cleary

Citations

References

Championnat du monde 1959
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