separate tournament groups. The Group A tournament was contested in Zagreb, Croatia. Group B's games were played in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro. Croatia and Israel finished atop of Group A and Group B respectively, gaining promotion to Division I for 2006. While Turkey finished last in Group A and Iceland last in Group B and were relegated to Division III for 2006. Final standings Group A — promoted to Division I for 2006 — relegated to Division III for 2006 Group B — promoted to Division I for 2006 — relegated to Division III for 2006 Division III Division III was contested from March 7–13, 2005 in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico won the championship and gained promotion, along with South Africa, into the 2006 Division II tournament. Final standings — promoted to Division II for 2006 — promoted to Division II for 2006 References External links Results and statistics at IIHF official site World Ice Hockey Championships – Men's IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships