Bet on the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championship!

We are still several months away, but you can already bet on the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championship with NetBet Sportsbook!

From May 5th to the 21st, 16 of the best national hockey teams on the planet will face off for the IIHF World Championship gold medal. This tournament has been running for nearly 100 years, and is widely considered the most important in international ice hockey. Now let’s take a look at which teams most online sportsbooks in Sweden pick as the favorites to win.

Canada

The Canadian Ice Hockey team is one of the most successful in history. They have a combined 26 World Championship wins, and most recently won the gold medal in both 2015 and 2016. Now, they are the betting favorite to win the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championship with odds of 7/4, according to NetBet Sportsbook.

Canada’s lineup of players is one of their strongest in recent memory. Taylor Hall, Calvin Pickard, and Mark Stone were all instrumental in helping Canada win the 2016 IIHF gold medal, and they will likely be called on again for the tournament this May.

If you want to bet on the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championship, Canada might be your best option. They are the defending champions, and may have the strongest roster of any national team.

Russia

Speaking of successful national hockey teams, Russia has historically had one of the best. Their team is considered a successor to the Soviet Union team, which is widely regarded as the absolute best in history. Over the past three years, Russia has medaled in every IIHF World Championship including a gold medal in 2014.

As a result of their success, Russia is now the second highest 2017 Ice Hockey betting favorite with odds of 12/5. Under head coach Oleg Znarok, Russia has looked very impressive, and they too have an incredible talented lineup of players. Alexander Ovechkin, Evengi Malkin, and Pavel Datsyuk will be tasked with leading their team to a championship victory this year.

Finland

When it comes to Scandinavian countries, Finland is the top dog in ice hockey (although some Norway gambling sites may disagree). They won their first IIHF gold medal in 1995, and since that time have medaled in various international tournaments including the Olympic Games and World Cup of Hockey.

We already covered the top 3 bets sports betting websites in Finland, and right now, NetBet Sportsbook lists their odds to win this year’s IIHF World Championship at 5/1. Legendary coach Lauri Marjamaki currently holds the head coaching responsibility, while Mikko Koivu and Jussi Jokinen are tasked with helping to bring the team together on the rink.

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has a long history of ice hockey success. In 2010, they made Czech gambling news by winning the gold medal at the World Championship. They continued to thrive for the next two years by taking the bronze in 2011 and 2012.

One of the biggest talking points about the Czech national hockey team is the fact that they will be utilizing a new head coach this year. Vladimir Vujtek’s tenure as coach was short-lived after a poor the team’s poor performance in 2016. In his place steps Josef Jandac, who acted as an assistant coach for Vujtek in the past. The Czech Republic may be the best underdog bet on the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championship with NetBet Sportsbook odds of 15/1.

USA

The United States is facing an uphill battle in this one. They have a strong national team at the moment, but few analysts are giving them much of a chance against powerhouses like Canada and Russia. Nonetheless, they have shocked the world before, and can certainly do it again.

Of all the teams we listed, the USA is the biggest long shot to get the win here. Their odds to win are currently set at 14/1. Interestingly, they have one of the most experienced teams in the tournament with many top players such as Joe Pavelski, Patrick Kane, and Ryan Sutter all over the age of 28.

Are you planning to bet on the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championship? Can an underdog pull off the upset? Tell us what you think by leaving a comment below, and make sure to check out our list of online casinos in Canada to find all the best websites that offer online casino games for cash!