Here’s a quick update on the 2013 IIHF World Championship.
Direct answer
- The 2013 IIHF World Championship took place in Stockholm, Sweden, and Helsinki, Finland, from May 3 to May 19, 2013. Sweden won the title, defeating Switzerland 5-1 in the final, marking Sweden’s ninth world championship and making them the first host nation to win since 1986.[2]
Key details
- Host cities and dates: Stockholm (Ericsson Globe) and Helsinki (Hartwall Arena), May 3–19, 2013.[2]
- Final result: Sweden 5, Switzerland 1; Sweden claimed the championship title.[2]
- Notable storyline: Sweden’s tournament performance improved as the Sedin brothers joined mid-tournament after the Vancouver playoffs, contributing to their title run.[2]
- Other context: The event featured multiple group-stage and knockout rounds, with teams like Russia, Canada, Czech Republic, and Latvia among the participants; match logs and attendance varied by game venue.[2]
Would you like a concise medal table for the tournament, a game-by-game results summary, or a visualization (e.g., a chart of Sweden’s progression through the knockout rounds)? I can also pull out top scorers and goaltending leaders if you want. Citations available on request.