1998 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
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The 1998 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships was the 63rd such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation.
The Championship took place between sixteen teams in Switzerland.
Played April 15–26 in Ljubljana and Jesenice. Norway, as the next year's host, had already been awarded a spot in Group A. In addition, the top three other finishers advanced to qualifying tournaments for inclusion in Group A. The Estonians came into the final game knowing they could lose by four and still advance. Trailing by three after two, they hung on to edge the Danish team in the standings.
The Ukraine, Slovenia, and Estonia all advanced to qualifiers for Group A, the Netherlands was relegated to Group C. Norway was promoted to Group A as hosts.
Played March 22–28 in Budapest, Székesfehérvár and Dunaújváros.
Hungary was promoted to Group B.
Spain was relegated to Group D. The Spanish led by two in both their final games, but tied them, and their earlier loss to South Korea sealed their fate.
Played March 27 to April 2 in Krugersdorp and Pretoria.
Bulgaria was promoted to Group C.
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