2009 IIHF World Championship (WFAC)

The 2009 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships was the 63rd edition of the Ice Hockey World Championships hosted by the (IIHF). It took place between 7 and 22 February 2009 in and,. The Soviet Union were the defending champions.

The Soviet Union won their second consecutive title after defeating Canada 2–1 in the final, which was a rematch of the previous year's gold medal game. Sweden defeated the United States 4–2 for the bronze medal. was named the best forward and the most valuable player of the tournament.