Canada is considered one of the top hockey nations in the world, with a strong tradition of success at both the international and professional levels.
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The United States is also considered a top hockey nation and has had success in international competitions, including winning the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.
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Russia is another top hockey nation, known for its skilled players and strong national team program.
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Sweden is also considered one of the top hockey nations in the world and has won several international tournaments, including the 2006 Olympic Games.
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Finland is another top hockey nation, known for its strong domestic league and successful national team program.
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The Czech Republic has a long history of success in international hockey, having won the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2010 IIHF World Championship.
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Slovakia is a relatively small hockey nation but has had success in recent years, including a bronze medal at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.
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Switzerland is also considered a top hockey nation, known for its strong domestic league and successful national team program.
The Netherlands is a relatively new hockey nation, but has had success in recent years, including winning the 2017 IIHF World Championship Division I Group A.