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For two periods, Kazakhstan could dream of a great escape in its World Championship relegation. But reality bites, and Switzerland rallied to win in regulation, condemning the Kazakhs to Division IA next season.

Team Kazakhstan suffered its heaviest loss of the 2025 IIHF World Championship.

Two goals from Denmark’s Alexander True pushed Kazakhstan to a 1-5 loss in Wednesday’s World Championship action. Nikita Mikhailis kept up his productive streak with his country’s only goal but the night belonged to the host nation in Herning.

Newly-promoted Hungary stunned Kazakhstan with a 4-2 win at the 2025 IIHF World Championship in Herning, Denmark. The Hungarians lost heavily in their opening games, but rebounded to defeat the Kazakhs and blow the survival battle in Pool B wide open.

Day three of the IIHF World Championship saw another brave performance from Kazakhstan in a 1-4 loss against Germany. Admiral’s Slovak defenseman Mario Grman had an assist in his country’s win over Slovenia.

The 2025 IIHF World Championship got underway in Sweden and Denmark at the weekend. In the absence of Russia and Belarus, the main KHL interest hinges on Kazakhstan – and the Central Asian nation started with victory over Norway on Saturday.