2005 IIHF World Championship
| Eishockey-Weltmeisterschaft der Herren 2005 (in German) | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Austria |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 30 April – 15 May |
| Opened by | Heinz Fischer |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Czech Republic (5th title) |
| Runners-up | Canada |
| Third place | Russia |
| Fourth place | Sweden |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 56 |
| Goals scored | 289 (5.16 per game) |
| Attendance | 323,974 (5,785 per game) |
| Scoring leader(s) | Joe Thornton (16 points) |
The 2005 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship was held 30 April – 15 May 2005 in Vienna and Innsbruck, Austria. It was the 69th annual event, and was run by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).