The 1955 Ice Hockey World Championships was the 22nd edition of the Ice Hockey World Championships. The tournament was held in Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Krefeld and Cologne, West Germany from February 25 to March 6, 1955. A total of 14 nations participated in this World Championship, which was a new record for the postwar era. As a result, the teams were seeded with the strongest 9 teams placed in Pool A (the championship pool) and the remaining 5 nations as well as the West German B team placed in Pool B. Canada, represented by the Penticton Vees of the Okanagan Senior League, won their 16th international title. For the second straight year both the Soviets and Canadians were undefeated until they played each other in the final game of the tournament. This time Canada won 5–0, giving the Soviets the silver medal, and their second European Championship. Czechoslovakia won the bronze by dominating the weaker teams, drawing the Americans, and narrowly defeating the Swedes. Despite the victory, the Canadian Press reported sentiments from Canadian players and spectators that "Canada should never again take part in the tournament under its present setup", and Canadian Amateur Hockey Association president W. B. George was concerned that the game in Europe took on political and religious meanings in which Canada did not want to become involved. World Championship Group A (West Germany) Final Round Standings Tournament awards Best players selected by the directorate: Best Goaltender: Don Rigazio Best Defenceman: Karel Gut Best Forward: Bill Warwick World Championship Group B (West Germany) Final Round Standings Note:West Germany B games were unofficial. European Championship medal table Citations References Complete results IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships World Championships 1955 World February 1955 sports events in Europe March 1955 sports events in Europe Sports competitions in Düsseldorf Sports competitions in Cologne 20th century in Düsseldorf 20th century in Cologne 20th century in Dortmund 1950s in North Rhine-Westphalia Sports competitions in Dortmund Sport in Krefeld