1993 Bandy World Championship Explained

Year:1993
Other Titles:18th Bandy World Championship
Size:200px
Country:Norway
Dates:2 – 7 February
Num Teams:8
Type:bandy
Winners:SWE
Second:RUS
Third:NOR
Fourth:FIN
Games:19
Prevseason:Helsinki 1991
Nextseason:Roseville 1995

The 1993 Bandy World Championship was contested by eight men's bandy playing nations. Russia made its debut, replacing the former Soviet Union. The championship was played in Norway, mostly in Vikingskipet Olympic Arena, from 2 to 7 February 1993. Sweden became champions. The group stages were played with 30 minute halves whereas the final tour games were played with 45 minute halves.[1]

Squads

See main article: article and 1993 Bandy World Championship squads.

Group A

Premier tour

Sweden – Norway 6 – 1

Russia – Finland 1 – 0

Finland – Sweden 1 – 10

Russia – Norway 2 – 0

Norway – Finland 1 – 4

Russia – Sweden 1 – 2

Group B

Premier tour

USA – Canada 8 – 0

Hungary – Netherlands 3 – 0

Canada – Netherlands 4 – 1

USA – Hungary 4 – 0

USA – Netherlands 9 – 1

Canada – Hungary 4 – 1

Final Tour

Quarter-finals

Norway – USA 7 – 0

Semifinals

Russia – Finland 8 – 5

Sweden – Norway 6 – 3

Match for 7th place

Hungary – Netherlands 6 – 4

Match for 5th place

USA – Canada 5 – 3

Match for 3rd place

Finland – Norway 3 – 5

Final

Sweden – Russia 8 – 0

Notes and References

  1. Web site: bandysidan.nu – World Championships. 14 December 2014.