<sod>{{Cnote2|‡|n=0|group=1|<sup>‡</sup> Kamloops will be the site for 2016 World Championship; at the conclusion of the tournament the ranking will be finalized with regards to the qualification slots.}}<eod>
<sod>{{Cnote2|‡|n=0|group=1|<sup>‡</sup> Kamloops will be the site for [[2016 IIHF Women's World Championship]]; at the conclusion of the tournament the ranking will be finalized with regards to the qualification slots.}}<eod>