The Soviet Union had organized its first ice hockey league in 1946, having previously focused on bandy.[35] Led by coach Arkady Chernyshev, the Soviet national team finished their first six games undefeated. Canada, represented by the East York Lyndhursts, was also undefeated and, in the final game of the tournament, the two teams met for the first time in international competition. The Soviet Union won the game 7–2, becoming the fifth team to win a World Championship tournament.[35] The 1955 World Championship was held in West Germany, and the two teams again met in the final game of the tournament.