query: best international ice hockey team in the world

pos: IIHF World Ranking IIHF World Ranking The IIHF World Ranking is a ranking of the performance of the national ice hockey teams of member countries of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). It is based on a formula giving points for each team's placings at IIHF-sanctioned tournaments over the previous four years. The ranking is used to determine seedings and qualification requirements for future IIHF tournaments. The current leader in rankings is Canada in men's play and the United States in women's play. The system was approved at the IIHF congress of September 2003. According to IIHF President René Fasel, the system was

pos: Sweden women's national ice hockey team Sweden women's national ice hockey team The Swedish women's national ice hockey team () or Damkronorna ("the Lady Crowns" in Swedish) represents Sweden at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Svenska Ishockeyförbundet. Sweden has 3,425 female players in 2011. The Swedish team had traditionally been the fourth-best women's team in the world, behind Canada, USA and Finland. During the 1997 World Championship, Sweden qualifyied for the 1998 Olympic tournament in Nagano, ending up 5th. However, the team has shown steady improvement since 2001, winning bronze medals at the 2002 Winter

pos: Germany men's national ice hockey team Germany men's national ice hockey team The German men's national ice hockey team first participated in serious international competition at the 1911 European Hockey Championship. When Germany was split after World War II, a separate East Germany national ice hockey team existed until 1990. By 1991, the East German teams and players were merged into the Deutscher Eishockey-Bund association. The team is not considered to be as elite as Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden or the United States, but they are ranked 8th in the world (2017) by the IIHF. Since re-unification, their best recent results include

pos: 2016 World Cup of Hockey the tournament. 2016 World Cup of Hockey The 2016 World Cup of Hockey (abbreviated WCH2016) was an international ice hockey tournament. It was the third installment of the National Hockey League (NHL)-sanctioned competition, 12 years after the second World Cup of Hockey in 2004. It was held from September 17 to September 29 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Canada won the championship, defeating Team Europe in the best-of-three final. The teams were officially announced on September 10, 2015 by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The teams are: The national anthem for each team playing was played before

pos: 2016 World Cup of Hockey 2016 World Cup of Hockey The 2016 World Cup of Hockey (abbreviated WCH2016) was an international ice hockey tournament. It was the third installment of the National Hockey League (NHL)-sanctioned competition, 12 years after the second World Cup of Hockey in 2004. It was held from September 17 to September 29 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Canada won the championship, defeating Team Europe in the best-of-three final. The teams were officially announced on September 10, 2015 by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The teams are: The national anthem for each team playing was played before the start

pos: 1970 World Ice Hockey Championships to make helmets mandatory for all skaters. For the first time since ice hockey was introduced at the Olympic Games in 1920, Canada did not send a team to the 1970 World Championship after Canadian Minister of Health and Welfare John Munro announced the withdrawal of the team from all international competitions in response to the International Ice Hockey Federation opposition to allowing professional players at international competitions. Canadian officials were frustrated that their best players, competing in the National Hockey League, were prevented from playing while Soviet players, who were "employees" of the industrial or military organizations that fielded

pos: Seth Martin Seth Martin Seth Martin (May 4, 1933 – September 6, 2014) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played professionally for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 1997. Seth Martin helped the Trail Smoke Eaters win the 1961 World Ice Hockey Championships as the last amateur team to win the World Championships from Canada. He was named the best goaltender of the tournament. He also played in four more World Championships with the Trail Smoke Eaters where he was named best goaltender in three

pos: IIHF World U18 Championship IIHF World U18 Championship The IIHF U18 World Championship is an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation for national under-18 ice hockey teams from around the world. The tournament is usually played in April and is organized according to a system similar to Ice Hockey World Championships and World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The United States has dominated the tournament with ten championships followed by Finland with four championships, and Canada and Russia with three. Countries generally send their best team to this tournament, however, several top North American and European amateurs may not participate as in

pos: Russia women's national ice hockey team Russia women's national ice hockey team The Russian women's national ice hockey team represents Russia at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Ice Hockey Federation of Russia. Russia had 2,376 female players in 2018. On 1 April 1994, Russia played its first game in Brampton, Canada, losing 1–2 to Switzerland. Russia is currently ranked 4th in the world in women's ice hockey. This is also the highest rank in team's history. Three times – at 2001 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships, the 2013 IIHF Women's World Championship and the 2016

pos: IIHF Centennial All-Star Team IIHF Centennial All-Star Team The IIHF Centennial All-Star Team is an all-star team of hockey players from international ice hockey tournaments. The team was chosen based on the players' "impact in international ice hockey over a period of at least a decade," with a requirement that they must have performed "at the highest possible level (Olympics, the IIHF World Championship or the Canada Cup/World Cup tournaments)." The selection was organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation and named in 2008. The panel comprised 56 ice hockey experts from 16 countries representing a balance between North American and European countries, and

pos: Seth Martin in Trail, British Columbia, aged 81. Seth Martin Seth Martin (May 4, 1933 – September 6, 2014) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played professionally for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 1997. Seth Martin helped the Trail Smoke Eaters win the 1961 World Ice Hockey Championships as the last amateur team to win the World Championships from Canada. He was named the best goaltender of the tournament. He also played in four more World Championships with the Trail Smoke Eaters where he

pos: Russia men's national junior ice hockey team on the bench after a line change. Russia was ousted by Canada in the semi-finals and go on to would win bronze over Slovakia. Preliminary roster for the 2016 World Junior Championships Roster for the 2011 World Junior Championships: Russia men's national junior ice hockey team The Russian men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Russia. The team represents Russia at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship, held annually every December and January. Russia competed as an inpedendent nation for the first time at the 1993 World Junior Ice

pos: Canada men's national ice hockey team Davos for the most titles. Roster for the 2018 IIHF World Championship. Head coach: Bill Peters List of coaches of the Canada men's national ice hockey team. Canada men's national ice hockey team The Canadian national men's ice hockey team (popularly known as Team Canada; ) is the ice hockey team representing Canada internationally. The team is overseen by Hockey Canada, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. From 1920 until 1963, Canada's international representation was by senior amateur club teams. Canada's national men's team was founded in 1963 by Father David Bauer as a part of the Canadian

pos: Sweden women's national ice hockey team Olympics, the 2005 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships, and the 2007 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships, and a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The current head coach is Niclas Högberg, who was hired on 4 March 2010. On 31 August 2011, Canada was bested by Sweden for just the second time in 66 all-time international meetings. Canada suffered from a 4–1 second-period deficit and lost by a 6–4 score. Sweden women's national ice hockey team The Swedish women's national ice hockey team () or Damkronorna ("the Lady Crowns" in Swedish) represents Sweden at the International Ice Hockey Federation's

pos: Russia women's national ice hockey team IIHF Women's World Championship Russia reached 3rd place by upsetting Finland in the bronze medal game. Russia women's national ice hockey team The Russian women's national ice hockey team represents Russia at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Ice Hockey Federation of Russia. Russia had 2,376 female players in 2018. On 1 April 1994, Russia played its first game in Brampton, Canada, losing 1–2 to Switzerland. Russia is currently ranked 4th in the world in women's ice hockey. This is also the highest rank in team's history. Three times –

pos: Derek Holmes (ice hockey) Derek Holmes (ice hockey) Derek Holmes (born August 15, 1939) is a Canadian retired ice hockey player, coach, administrator, and agent. He served as captain of the Eastern Canadian national team during the late 1960s, and was the technical director of Hockey Canada from 1974 to 1980. He managed the Canadian national teams at the 1977 and 1978 World Ice Hockey Championships, and helped build the 1980 Winter Olympics team. Holmes spent many years on the international ice hockey stage, which included being head coach of Team Finland and Team Switzerland, and later as an international ice hockey agent signing

neg: Slovenia men's national ice hockey team Slovenia men's national ice hockey team The Slovenian men's national ice hockey team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of Slovenia. The team is currently ranked 15th in the world by the International Ice Hockey Federation as of the 2018 IIHF World Ranking. Their best record is 13th place at the Ice Hockey World Championships, while their highest IIHF ranking is 12th place. Six players from Slovenia have been drafted into the NHL since 1998; Anže Kopitar and Jan Muršak have played in the league. As a member of Yugoslavia, Slovenia had been a member of the International Ice

neg: Chinese Taipei men's national ice hockey team Chinese Taipei men's national ice hockey team The Chinese Taipei national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The team is controlled by the Chinese Taipei Ice Hockey Federation and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Chinese Taipei is currently ranked 46th in the IIHF World Ranking and competes in the IIHF World Championship Division III. Chinese Taipei has only been active in 1987, 2005, 2008 and 2010. In 1987, they competed unofficially in the World Championship Pool D in Perth, Australia where their best result was a

neg: Germany women's national ice hockey team more female hockey players than 5th-ranked Russia. Germany's best finish at the Worlds was in 2017, where they finished fourth after an upset victory over Russia in the quarterfinals. Roster for the 2017 IIHF Women's World Championship. Head coach: Benjamin Hinterstocker Germany women's national ice hockey team The German women's national ice hockey team represents Germany at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Deutscher Eishockey-Bund. Germany had 2,549 female players in 2011. The first international game for the German women's national team took place on 3 December 1988 in Geretsried

neg: Slovenia men's national junior ice hockey team holds the team record for most points with 21. Kopitar competed in three IIHF World U20 Championship for the Slovenian under-20 team from 2004 to 2006 with his best result in 2005 where he scored 10 goals and three assists in the Division I Group B tournament at the 2005 IIHF World U20 Championship. Slovenia men's national junior ice hockey team The Slovenia men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Slovenia. The team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of Slovenia, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Slovenia played

neg: Israel men's national ice hockey team Israel men's national ice hockey team The Israel national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of Israel. Israel is currently ranked 35th as of May 2017 by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The best achievement was promotion to the IIHF World Championship Division I in 2005 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships. Next year the team relegated again to Division II. In 2010, Israel was relegated to Division III, however in 2011 the team finished first in Division III Group B earning a promotion back to Division II. Israel has tried to qualify for the Olympics

neg: Romania men's national junior ice hockey team Championships for the Romanian under-20 team from 2009 to 2013 with his best result in 2012 where he scored 17 points in the Division II Group B tournament at the 2012 IIHF World U20 Championship. Romania men's national junior ice hockey team The Romania men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Romania. The team is controlled by the Romanian Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Romania played its first game in 1983 against Australia during the Pool C tournament of the 1983 IIHF World U20 Championship. Romania

neg: Ice Hockey World Championships the MVP award, win the best forward award and be named to the all-star team in the same year. He repeated the feat in 2008. Ice Hockey World Championships The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual international men's ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). First officially held at the 1920 Summer Olympics, it is the sport's highest profile annual international tournament. The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European Championships, the precursor to the World Championships, were first held in 1910. The tournament held at the 1920 Summer Olympics is recognized as the

neg: Norway women's national ice hockey team Norway women's national ice hockey team The Norwegian women's national ice hockey team is the women's national ice hockey team in Norway. The team represents Norway at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships and is controlled by Norges Ishockeyforbund. Norway has 482 registered female players in 2011. Norway has never participated in the Women's hockey Olympic tournament. Norway participated in every World Women's Championship, realizing its best performance during the first three tournaments by garnering a sixth-place finish. In 1999, it failed to qualify for Group A, and has since competed in the lower levels. From 2001

neg: Austria women's national ice hockey team Austria women's national ice hockey team The Austrian national women's ice hockey team represents Austria at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships and is controlled by . Austria has 644 female players in 2011. The women's team of Austria has never qualified for an Olympic tournament. The Austrian team participated in the World championship for the first time in 2004 (in Division III). That same year, Austria was promoted to Division II. They remained there until their promotion to Division I further to the world championship 2008. Their best performance was 10th place at the World championship

neg: Denmark men's national junior ice hockey team Denmark men's national junior ice hockey team The Danish men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Denmark. The team represents Denmark at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World U20 Championships. Denmark has played in the top division in 2008, 2012 and since 2015. They've reached the quarterfinals three times, their best finish being 5th in 2017. During the 2015 World Juniors the Danes won their first ever game in the Top Division with a 4-3 shootout win over Switzerland. This win allowed Denmark to finish 4th in Group B and, for the

neg: Austria women's national ice hockey team of 2015 Austria women's national ice hockey team The Austrian national women's ice hockey team represents Austria at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships and is controlled by . Austria has 644 female players in 2011. The women's team of Austria has never qualified for an Olympic tournament. The Austrian team participated in the World championship for the first time in 2004 (in Division III). That same year, Austria was promoted to Division II. They remained there until their promotion to Division I further to the world championship 2008. Their best performance was 10th place at the

neg: Germany men's national ice hockey team they lost to the Olympic Athletes From Russia 4-3 in overtime. It was the first time that Germany had reached the Gold Medal Game at the Winter Olympics. This was their best result, tied with a silver medal at the 1930 World Championships. There are 25,934 registered players in Germany (0.03% of its population). Team Germany finished in 4th place at the 2010 IIHF World Championship, their best placement since 1953. Roster for the 2018 IIHF World Championship. Head coach: Marco Sturm Germany men's national ice hockey team The German men's national ice hockey team first participated in serious international

neg: Sergei Makarov (ice hockey) Sergei Makarov (ice hockey) Sergei Mikhailovich Makarov (; born 19 June 1958 in Chelyabinsk, Soviet Union) is a Russian former ice hockey right wing and two-time Olympic gold medalist. He was voted one of six players to the International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) Centennial All-Star Team in a poll conducted by a group of 56 experts from 16 countries. Makarov was trained entirely in the Soviet Union. He won two World Junior Championships, and was named the best player during his second victory in 1978. Makarov was also on the gold-winning Soviet national ice hockey team in the World Championships

neg: South Africa women's national ice hockey team South Africa women's national ice hockey team The South Africa women's national ice hockey team represents South Africa at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by South African Ice Hockey Association. The South African national team is the only national women's ice hockey team on the entire African continent. As of 2012, South Africa has 52 female players. The South Africa women's national team is ranked 32nd in the world. The South African women's national ice hockey team has participated in International Ice Hockey Federation events since the 1999 IIHF Women's

neg: Latvia women's national ice hockey team extension of the division elite. Their best performance was realized during the 2007 Tournament with a second place of Division I, complemented by an IIHF rank of 11th. However, in 2008, they were relegated due to a last place finish. They remained in Division II but earned promotion after the 2009 Tournament. Latvia women's national ice hockey team The Latvian women's national ice hockey team represents Latvia at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships and is controlled by the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation. Latvia had 77 female players in 2011. The Latvian team has never qualified itself

neg: Australia men's national inline hockey team 16 teams. Australia men's national inline hockey team The Australia men's national inline hockey team represents Australia in international inline hockey competitions. They are controlled by Ice Hockey Australia for events organised by the International Ice Hockey Federation and by Skate Australia for events organised by the International Roller Sports Federation. Australia plays in Division I of the IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship and Group C at the FIRS Inline Hockey World Championships. The Australia men's inline hockey team is controlled by two governing bodies. Ice Hockey Australia controls the Australian team in events organised by the International Ice Hockey

neg: Australia men's national inline hockey team Australia men's national inline hockey team The Australia men's national inline hockey team represents Australia in international inline hockey competitions. They are controlled by Ice Hockey Australia for events organised by the International Ice Hockey Federation and by Skate Australia for events organised by the International Roller Sports Federation. Australia plays in Division I of the IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship and Group C at the FIRS Inline Hockey World Championships. The Australia men's inline hockey team is controlled by two governing bodies. Ice Hockey Australia controls the Australian team in events organised by the International Ice Hockey Federation. They

neg: South Africa men's national junior ice hockey team South Africa men's national junior ice hockey team The South Africa men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of South Africa. The team is controlled by the South African Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. South Africa played its first game in 1996 against Yugoslavia during the Group D tournament of the 1996 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. South Africa lost the game 8-1. South Africa continued to play in Group D during the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships until 2001 where the International Ice Hockey Federation changed

neg: Norway men's national ice hockey team Norway men's national ice hockey team The Norwegian men's national ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team from Norway that participates at the IIHF World Championships. The team is governed by the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association and is coached by Petter Thoresen. The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association was founded in 1934 and, adopting the international rules and regulations of ice hockey, became a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation in 1935. Poor finances delayed the formation of a national team until 1937, and continued to hamper its development in the years prior to World War II. After

neg: Luxembourg men's national ice hockey team Luxembourg men's national ice hockey team The Luxembourg national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of Luxembourg. It is controlled by the Luxembourg Ice Hockey Federation and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Luxembourg is currently ranked 43rd in the IIHF World Rankings and competes at Division II of the IIHF World Championships. They won their first tournament in 2017 at the Division III level. Luxembourg joined the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) in 1912, though did not participate in the World Championship until 1992, when they placed fifth in Group C2, the lowest

neg: Luxembourg men's national ice hockey team Dunedin, New Zealand. They won their first tournament in 2017 at the Division III level. Roster for the 2016 IIHF World Championship. Luxembourg men's national ice hockey team The Luxembourg national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of Luxembourg. It is controlled by the Luxembourg Ice Hockey Federation and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Luxembourg is currently ranked 43rd in the IIHF World Rankings and competes at Division II of the IIHF World Championships. They won their first tournament in 2017 at the Division III level. Luxembourg joined the International Ice Hockey Federation

neg: Great Britain women's national ice hockey team Great Britain women's national ice hockey team The British women's national ice hockey team represents Great Britain at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Ice Hockey UK. As of 2011, Great Britain has 476 female players. From 1989–1997, the British women's national team competed in the European Championships. After 1999, the team has competed in the IIHF World Women's Championships. At present, Great Britain play in Division II. In 1989, Team GB re-entered the World of International Hockey, with a European Championship two-leg qualifying match against the Netherlands in Chelmsford.

neg: Kazakhstan women's national ice hockey team Kazakhstan women's national ice hockey team The Kazakhstan women's national ice hockey team represents Kazakhstan at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Kazakhstan Ice Hockey Federation. Kazakhstan has 127 female players in 2011. The Kazakhstani team's current world ranking is 7th, moving up one spot from last year. By beating the Russian national women's ice hockey team at the 2005 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships in the 7th place game, it was their highest ever position at a World or Olympic championship. Kazakhstan has participated in every women's ice hockey

neg: 1951 World Ice Hockey Championships 1951 World Ice Hockey Championships The 1951 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship was the 18th World Championship and the 29th European Championship in ice hockey for international teams. The tournament took place in France from 9th to 17 March and the games were played in the capital city, Paris. Thirteen nations took part, and were first split into two groups. The seven best teams were placed in the first group, and the six others were placed into the "Criterium Européen", which would later become the B Pool. Each group was played in a round robin format, with each team playing

neg: Armenia men's national junior ice hockey team and Turkey ended in the score of 13–1 which is Armenia's largest ever victory in international participation. Armenia men's national junior ice hockey team The Armenia men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Armenia. The team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of Armenia, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Armenia played its first game during the 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships against Iceland which they lost 50–0. The game is recorded as Armenia's largest loss in international participation. The game was part of the Division I tournament

neg: Megan Keller Megan Keller Megan Keller (born May 1, 1996) is an American women's ice hockey player that competes with the Boston College Eagles women's ice hockey program in NCAA competition. She was named to the roster of the United States national women’s ice hockey team that competed at both the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship and 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship. She was selected to the U.S.A Women's 2018 Olympic Team. At the 2014 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championships, she led all skaters with a plus/minus rating of +9. To date, her best international performance came in the 2015 IIHF World

neg: South Africa men's national junior ice hockey team III for the following year. South Africa did not participate in the following two World Championships, but returned to Division III for the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, finishing fifth in the group of seven. Roster for the 2017 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division III. "As of January 25, 2016" South Africa men's national junior ice hockey team The South Africa men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of South Africa. The team is controlled by the South African Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation.

neg: Belarus men's national junior ice hockey team Belarus men's national junior ice hockey team The Belarusian men's national under-20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Belarus. The team represents Belarus at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship. Belarus became an independent nation in 1991, and the team made their first appearance at the top level World Junior Hockey Championships in 1998, when Belarus won Pool B (now Division I). The U20 team attracted some NHL scouts at the 1999 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Winnipeg, but the Belarusians never won a game and tied Kazakhstan in round-robin play.

neg: Belarus men's national junior ice hockey team division in 2016, only to be relegated, though they were again promoted for 2018. Roster for the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships: Head coach: Yuri Faikov Belarus men's national junior ice hockey team The Belarusian men's national under-20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Belarus. The team represents Belarus at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship. Belarus became an independent nation in 1991, and the team made their first appearance at the top level World Junior Hockey Championships in 1998, when Belarus won Pool B (now Division I). The U20 team

neg: Philippines men's national junior ice hockey team tournament contested by five national teams winning only over last-placers India. Filipino player, Benjamin Jorge Imperial was named Best Defenceman at the end of the tournament who is also the best non-Malaysian scorer with six goals and four assisting. The team's head coach was Steven Füglister. Head coach: Steven Füglister Philippines men's national junior ice hockey team The Philippine men's national under-20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of the Philippines. The team is controlled by the Federation of Ice Hockey League (FIHL), an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The team have

neg: Russia men's national junior ice hockey team Russia men's national junior ice hockey team The Russian men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Russia. The team represents Russia at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship, held annually every December and January. Russia competed as an inpedendent nation for the first time at the 1993 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Gävle, Sweden. Russia won their first medal, a bronze at the 1994 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Russia would earn silver in 1995, bronze in 1996 and 1997, and silver in 1998

neg: Turkey women's national ice hockey team Turkey women's national ice hockey team The Turkish women's national ice hockey team represents Turkey at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Women's Ice Hockey Championship Division IV. The women's national team, established in late 2006, is controlled by Turkish Ice Hockey Federation (, TBHF). As of 2011, Turkey has 160 female players. The Turkish women's national team is ranked 33rd in the world. The Turkish women team made its first appearance at the 2007 Women's World Championships Division IV tournament held between March 26 through April 1 in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania. Women's ice hockey sport in Turkey began in

neg: Turkey women's national ice hockey team Championships. Turkey women's national ice hockey team The Turkish women's national ice hockey team represents Turkey at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Women's Ice Hockey Championship Division IV. The women's national team, established in late 2006, is controlled by Turkish Ice Hockey Federation (, TBHF). As of 2011, Turkey has 160 female players. The Turkish women's national team is ranked 33rd in the world. The Turkish women team made its first appearance at the 2007 Women's World Championships Division IV tournament held between March 26 through April 1 in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania. Women's ice hockey sport in Turkey began

neg: Australian men's national para ice hockey team Finland 6–1, followed by China 40–0. They placed third in the Pool C Championships Jarred Liddicoat (Captain) scored Australia's first international Para Ice Hockey goal against Finland. and was awarded the overall World Para Ice Hockey World Championships (Pool C) Most Valuable Player. 2018 - Bronze (Pool C) Australian men's national para ice hockey team The Australian men's national para ice hockey team (also known as the Aussie Ice Roos) is the ice sledge hockey team representing Australia. The team made its debut at the 2018 World Para Ice Hockey Championships (Pool C) in Finland. In 2017, the Australian Para

neg: 1987 Ice Hockey World Championships goaltenders, based on save percentage, who have played 50% of their team's minutes are included in this list. 1987 Ice Hockey World Championships The 1987 Ice Hockey World Championships was the 52nd such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation. It was also the 63rd European Championships. Teams representing 28 countries participated in four levels of competition. In the Division A Championship held 17 April to 3 May in Vienna, Austria, each team played each other once in the preliminary round. The four best placed teams then played each other once in a championship round and, unlike the relegation

neg: 1987 Ice Hockey World Championships 1987 Ice Hockey World Championships The 1987 Ice Hockey World Championships was the 52nd such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation. It was also the 63rd European Championships. Teams representing 28 countries participated in four levels of competition. In the Division A Championship held 17 April to 3 May in Vienna, Austria, each team played each other once in the preliminary round. The four best placed teams then played each other once in a championship round and, unlike the relegation round, the first round of results were not counted. Sweden won the gold medal for the fourth time

neg: Russia men's national ice hockey team and more popular in the Soviet Union. The first Soviet Championships League was introduced in 1946. Two years later the Muscovian team defeated LTC Praha in their very first international game. In 1952, the Hockey Federation of the USSR joined the International Ice Hockey League, and so received the permission to play in the World Championships and the Olympics. That year is seen as the birth of the Soviet national ice hockey team, the predecessor team of the Russia men's national ice hockey team. The Soviets won the 1954 Ice Hockey World Championships, and two years later they won gold

neg: Slovakia men's national under-18 ice hockey team Slovakia men's national under-18 ice hockey team The Slovakia men's national under-18 ice hockey team is the men's national under-18 ice hockey team of Slovakia. The team is controlled by the Slovak Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The team represents Slovakia at the IIHF World U18 Championships. The team also competes in 1.Liga, the second tier of Slovak hockey pyramid, as a preparation for the World U18 Championship. Since the 2013-14 season, Slovakia national under-18 ice hockey team competes in 1.Liga, the second tier of Slovak hockey pyramid, in order to prepare for the

neg: Bulgaria women's national ice hockey team Bulgaria women's national ice hockey team The Bulgarian women's national ice hockey team (, "Zhenski natsionalen otbor po khokeĭ na led na Bŭlgariya") represents Bulgaria at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF Women's World Championship Division II Group B tournament. The women's national team is controlled by Bulgarian Ice Hockey Federation. As of 2016, Bulgaria has 65 female players. The Bulgarian women's national team is ranked 34th in the world. The Bulgarian women's team has competed at very few high level international tournaments. It took its first attempt at the olympic gold in a qualification tournament. They played four games

neg: Chinese Taipei women's national under-18 ice hockey team would enter a team into the IIHF World Women's U18 Championships for 2019. Chinese Taipei women's national under-18 ice hockey team The Chinese Taipei women's national under-18 ice hockey team is the women's national under-18 ice hockey team of Taiwan (Republic of China). The team is controlled by Chinese Taipei Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The team made its international debut in 2018 when they competed in, and won, the 2018 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia. The Chinese Taipei women's national under-18 ice hockey team played its first game in March 2018

neg: Luxembourg men's national junior ice hockey team international participation. Luxembourg men's national junior ice hockey team The Luxembourg men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Luxembourg. The team is controlled by the Luxembourg Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Luxembourg played its first game in 2001 during a qualification game against Iceland for participation in Division III of the 2002 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The game was held in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, with Luxembourg losing 6-2. The game was part of a three team qualification tournament which included Iceland, Ireland and Luxembourg. The

neg: Timothy Sheehy (ice hockey) Timothy Sheehy (ice hockey) Timothy Kane "Tim" Sheehy (born September 3, 1948 in Fort Frances, Ontario and raised in nearby International Falls, Minnesota) is a retired ice hockey player. Sheehy played Minnesota high school hockey for International Falls before joining the Boston College men's ice hockey team. Sheehy, who has dual citizenship, also played for Team USA at the 1969 and 1971 Ice Hockey World Championship as well as the 1972 US Olympic hockey team that won the Silver Medal at the 1972 Winter Olympic Games. Sheehy was signed by the World Hockey Association's New England Whalers after the Olympics

neg: Thailand men's national ice hockey team Thailand men's national ice hockey team The Thailand national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of Thailand. The team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Association of Thailand and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Thailand is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Rankings and have not entered in any World Championship tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in Asia. The first official hockey league in Thailand, the Bangkok Ice Hockey league (BIHL) was founded in 2014.

neg: Bulgaria men's national ice hockey team Bulgaria men's national ice hockey team The Bulgarian national ice hockey team (, "Natsionalen otbor po khokeĭ na led na Bŭlgariya") is the national men's ice hockey team of Bulgaria. The team is controlled by the Bulgaria Ice Hockey Federation and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). As of 2018, Bulgaria is ranked 38th in the IIHF World Ranking and competes in Division III of the Ice Hockey World Championships. The team has participated once at the Olympic Winter Games. This happened in Innsbruck in 1976, when Bulgaria fell to the Czechoslovak team 14–1 in the first

neg: Armenia men's national junior ice hockey team Armenia men's national junior ice hockey team The Armenia men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Armenia. The team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of Armenia, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Armenia played its first game during the 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships against Iceland which they lost 50–0. The game is recorded as Armenia's largest loss in international participation. The game was part of the Division I tournament being held in Elektrenai, Lithuania. Armenia finished last in the tournament after losing all four of their

neg: India men's national ice hockey team India men's national ice hockey team The Indian national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of India. They are controlled by the Ice Hockey Association of India and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). India is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking and have not entered in any World Championships tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in Asia. The history of ice hockey in India dates back almost 100 years, when ice hockey was

neg: Malaysia men's national ice hockey team Malaysia men's national ice hockey team The Malaysian national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of Malaysia. The team is controlled by the Malaysia Ice Hockey Federation and has been an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) since 28 September 2006. Malaysia is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Rankings and have not entered in any World Championship tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in Asia. Ice hockey was part of the 2017 SEA Games

neg: Philippines men's national ice hockey team coach: Daniel Brodan List of coaches of the Philippines men's national ice hockey team. <small>"Last match update: 6 April 2018" Philippines men's national ice hockey team The Philippine national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of the Philippines. The team is controlled by the Federation of Ice Hockey League (FIHL), an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The Philippines is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking and have never entered in any World Championship tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional

neg: India women's national ice hockey team Singapore. India went on to lose their other three games of the tournament to Chinese Taipei, Malaysia and Thailand, finishing in last place with zero points. Their 0–13 loss to Chinese Taipei at the tournament was their biggest defeat in international competition at the time. At the end of the tournament Noor Jahan was named best goaltender by the media. India women's national ice hockey team The India women's national ice hockey team is the ice hockey team representing India internationally in women's competition. The team is overseen by the Ice Hockey Association of India, a member of the International

neg: Romania women's national under-18 ice hockey team Romania women's national under-18 ice hockey team The Romania women's national under-18 ice hockey team is the women's national under-18 ice hockey team of Romania. The team is controlled by the Romanian Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. In 2016 the team debuted at the IIHF World Women's U18 Championships where they competed in the Division I Qualification tournament, finishing in last place. In January 2016 the Romanian women's national under-18 ice hockey team debuted at the IIHF World Women's U18 Championships where they played in the 2016 Division I Qualification tournament in Spittal an

neg: Chinese Taipei men's national ice hockey team awarded a 5–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2017 IIHF World Championship Division III after Bosnia and Herzegovina forfeited the game. Chinese Taipei men's national ice hockey team The Chinese Taipei national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The team is controlled by the Chinese Taipei Ice Hockey Federation and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Chinese Taipei is currently ranked 46th in the IIHF World Ranking and competes in the IIHF World Championship Division III. Chinese Taipei has only been active in 1987, 2005,

neg: Kuwait men's national ice hockey team Kuwait men's national ice hockey team The Kuwaiti national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of Kuwait. They are controlled by the Kuwait Ice Hockey Association and has been an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Kuwait is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Rankings and have not entered in any World Championships, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in Asia. They made their debut at the 2018 World Championship Division III Qualification tournament. In 1985, Kuwait joined the IIHF, but

neg: Kyrgyzstan men's national ice hockey team Kyrgyzstan men's national ice hockey team The Kyrgyzstan national ice hockey team (; ) is the national ice hockey team of Kyrgyzstan. They are controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic and has been an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Kyrgyzstan is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking and have not entered in any World Championship tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in Asia. The IIHF announced that Kyrgyzstan will make its World Championship debut

neg: Switzerland men's national ice hockey team Switzerland men's national ice hockey team The Switzerland men's national ice hockey team (; ; ) is a founding member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and is controlled by the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation. As of 2018 the Swiss team was ranked 7th in the world by the IIHF. From a bronze medal at the 1953 World Championships until the silver medal of 2013, Switzerland did not win a medal at a major senior ice hockey tournament, coming close in 1992 and 1998, when they finished in 4th place at the World Championships both years. Before the 2013

neg: South Africa women's national ice hockey team Africa played their first World Championships match in three years in 2011, competing in Division IV. South Africa hockey team has never qualified for an Olympic tournament. "As of December 10, 2015" South Africa women's national ice hockey team The South Africa women's national ice hockey team represents South Africa at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by South African Ice Hockey Association. The South African national team is the only national women's ice hockey team on the entire African continent. As of 2012, South Africa has 52 female players. The

neg: Turkey men's national ice hockey team the game between Luxembourg and Turkey. Turkey men's national ice hockey team The Turkish men's national ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team of Turkey, and is controlled by the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation (, TBHF), a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. It is currently ranked 35th in the IIHF's 2008 world final ranking list. In 2014, the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation caused a scandal as a foreigner wearing Turkish national jersey played in a friendly international match. Denis Legersky from Slovakia, who plays since three and a half years in Turkey and is currently a

neg: Turkey men's national ice hockey team Turkey men's national ice hockey team The Turkish men's national ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team of Turkey, and is controlled by the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation (, TBHF), a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. It is currently ranked 35th in the IIHF's 2008 world final ranking list. In 2014, the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation caused a scandal as a foreigner wearing Turkish national jersey played in a friendly international match. Denis Legersky from Slovakia, who plays since three and a half years in Turkey and is currently a member of İzmir BB GSK, was

neg: Turkey men's national junior ice hockey team in that year's tournament. In 2010 Turkey returned to the World U20 Championships and hosted the Division III tournament in their capital Istanbul. In 2012 they finished fifth in the Division III tournament being held in Dunedin, New Zealand. From the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III: Turkey men's national junior ice hockey team The Turkey men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Turkey. The team is controlled by the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Turkey played its first game in 1997

neg: New Zealand women's national ice hockey team New Zealand women's national ice hockey team The New Zealand women's national ice hockey team, nicknamed the Ice Fernz, represents New Zealand at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation. As of 2011, New Zealand has 110 female players. The New Zealand women's national team is ranked 25th in the world. The "Ice Fernz" name is one of many national team nicknames (indirectly) related to the All Blacks and/or the New Zealand silver tree fern. New Zealand hockey team has never qualified for an Olympic tournament.

neg: Slovakia men's national under-18 ice hockey team IIHF World U18 Championship. Throughout the season, the team plays 44 matches as all other teams, but without a possibility of relegation or promotion. The team plays under the name SR 18 and plays its home matches at a stadium in Trnava. Slovakia men's national under-18 ice hockey team The Slovakia men's national under-18 ice hockey team is the men's national under-18 ice hockey team of Slovakia. The team is controlled by the Slovak Ice Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The team represents Slovakia at the IIHF World U18 Championships. The team also competes in

neg: Israel men's national junior ice hockey team Israel men's national junior ice hockey team The Israel men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Israel. The team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of Israel, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Israel first played at the 1997 World Junior Championships, but did not return until 2016. Israel played its first game during the 1997 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. They were placed in Pool D with the games being held in Sofia, Bulgaria. Israel's first game was against Estonia which they lost 12–3. The game is also

neg: Great Britain women's national under-18 ice hockey team win in extra time (in the round robin)"<br> "*Includes one loss in extra time (in the round robin)" Great Britain women's national under-18 ice hockey team The Great Britain women's national under-18 ice hockey team is the women's national under-18 ice hockey team of the United Kingdom. The team is controlled by Ice Hockey UK, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation and currently play in Division I of the IIHF World Women's U18 Championships. The Great Britain women's national under-18 ice hockey team played its first game in 2011 against France during the 2012 IIHF World Women's U18

neg: Spain women's national ice hockey team Spain women's national ice hockey team The Spain women's national ice hockey team represents Spain at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo. As of 2011, Spain has 63 female players. The "Selección Nacional Femenina de Hockey" is ranked 35th in the world. The "Selección Nacional Femenina de Hockey" had their debut at an international event at Cergy in France, where they lost the event's opening match on 21 May 2009 against a Bavarian selection, with a score of 1-10. They also celebrated their first

neg: India men's national ice hockey team in popularity in the region. India men's national ice hockey team The Indian national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of India. They are controlled by the Ice Hockey Association of India and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). India is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking and have not entered in any World Championships tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in Asia. The history of ice hockey in India dates back almost 100

neg: Great Britain women's national under-18 ice hockey team Great Britain women's national under-18 ice hockey team The Great Britain women's national under-18 ice hockey team is the women's national under-18 ice hockey team of the United Kingdom. The team is controlled by Ice Hockey UK, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation and currently play in Division I of the IIHF World Women's U18 Championships. The Great Britain women's national under-18 ice hockey team played its first game in 2011 against France during the 2012 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship Division I Qualification being held in Asiago, Italy. Great Britain won the game 3–1 and finished second

neg: France men's national junior ice hockey team France men's national junior ice hockey team The French men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in France. The team represents France at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World U20 Championship's World Junior Hockey Championship Division I. France made their first and only appearance at the top level at the 2002 World Junior Championships, when the French team defeated the likes of Germany, Ukraine, Austria, Norway, Latvia, and Poland, all of whom would eventually or saw top division competition. France defeated Ukraine 2-1 to secure a spot among the 10 national junior

neg: Mexico men's national ice hockey team Mexico men's national ice hockey team The Mexican national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of Mexico. It is governed by the Federación Deportiva de Mexico de Hockey sobre Hielo and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Mexico is currently ranked 36th in the world rankings and compete in the IIHF World Championship Division II Group B. Mexico joined the IIHF on 30 April 1985. They played its first game in 2000 during the 2000 World Championships, losing to Belgium (5–0). Since then they have participated in every World Championship and are

neg: Hong Kong men's national ice hockey team Hong Kong men's national ice hockey team The Hong Kong national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of Hong Kong and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Hong Kong is currently ranked 44th in the IIHF World Rankings and competes in Division III of the IIHF World Championships. The Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association (HKIHA) was founded on August 8, 1980. Hong Kong joined the IIHF on March 31, 1983, and made its debut in the world championship at Pool D in Perth, Australia in 1987. Hong Kong tied Chinese Taipei, 2-2 in

neg: Ernest Aljančič president of the Ice Hockey Federation of Slovenia for 15 years. Ernest Aljančič Ernest "Nestl" Aljančič (5 December 1916 – 19 November 2006) was a Slovenian ice hockey player and official. Aljančič was one of ice-hockey pioneers in Yugoslavia. As a member of SK Ilrija he participated in the first Yugoslavian ice-hockey game against Kamnik team. He continued to play after the Second World War in the renamed HK Ljubljana team. He also played for the Yugoslavia national ice hockey team in the first international match against Austria national ice hockey team, where Aljančič scored first Yugoslav international goal. As

neg: Philippines men's national ice hockey team Philippines men's national ice hockey team The Philippine national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of the Philippines. The team is controlled by the Federation of Ice Hockey League (FIHL), an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The Philippines is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking and have never entered in any World Championship tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in the Challenge Cup of Asia, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in Asia. Prior to 2008, there were no organized leagues and an unofficial Philippine national

neg: Chile men's national ice hockey team Chile men's national ice hockey team The Chilean national ice hockey team () is the national ice hockey team of Chile. Chile is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Rankings and have not entered in any IIHF World Championship The Chilean Ice and Inline Hockey Federation was founded and it joined the IIHF in 2000. It was the third South American nation to join the IIHF. There are three ice rinks in Santiago, Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas The team made its debut in international ice hockey competition at the 2017 Pan American Tournament which was held in Mexico

neg: Turkmenistan men's national ice hockey team in the regional games. Turkmenistan men's national ice hockey team The Turkmenistan national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of Turkmenistan. The team is controlled by the National Center of Turkmenistan for Winter Sports and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Turkmenistan is currently ranked 49th in the IIHF World Ranking and made its debut in the 2018 World Championship Division III Qualification tournament. Ice hockey is a minor sport, but never gained popularity in independent post-Soviet Turkmenistan, until the President of Turkmenistan, Saparmurat Niyazov ordered the construction of an Ice Palace

neg: Turkmenistan men's national ice hockey team Turkmenistan men's national ice hockey team The Turkmenistan national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of Turkmenistan. The team is controlled by the National Center of Turkmenistan for Winter Sports and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Turkmenistan is currently ranked 49th in the IIHF World Ranking and made its debut in the 2018 World Championship Division III Qualification tournament. Ice hockey is a minor sport, but never gained popularity in independent post-Soviet Turkmenistan, until the President of Turkmenistan, Saparmurat Niyazov ordered the construction of an Ice Palace in the desert foothills

neg: Portugal men's national ice hockey team Portugal men's national ice hockey team The Portuguese national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of Portugal. The team was previously controlled by the Federation of Portuguese Ice Sports (FPDG.) In September 2017, control was given to the Federação de Desportos de Inverno de Portugal, which also retains the associate membership within the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which had been acquired by the FPDG on May 13, 1999. Portugal is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Rankings and is still not actively competing in any World Championship events. Ice hockey was played in

neg: Ukraine men's national junior ice hockey team Ukraine men's national junior ice hockey team The Ukrainian men's national junior ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Ukraine. The team represents Ukraine at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division I. Ukraine made its first appearance at the top level in 1994, less than five years after gaining independence from the Soviet Union. Ukraine went on to upset the United States, and Ukrainian goaltender Igor Karpenko went on to win top goaltender at the 1995 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Since, there was no relegation round due to the restructuring of

neg: Italy women's national under-18 ice hockey team Italy women's national under-18 ice hockey team The Italy women's national under-18 ice hockey team is the women's national under-18 ice hockey team of Italy. The team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Sport del Ghiaccio, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The Italy women's national under-18 ice hockey team played its first game in 2011 against Kazakhstan during the 2012 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship Division I Qualification being held in Asiago, Italy. Italy won the game 12-0 which would also be recorded as their largest win in international participation. Italy finished the tournament in fourth place,

neg: Austria men's national junior ice hockey team Austria men's national junior ice hockey team The Austrian men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Austria. The team represents Austria at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World U20 Championship. Austria made its first Pool A appearance in 1981, however, after being relegated the team spent several years competing in either Pool B or Pool C. In 2000, the Austrians defeated Slovenia 6–2 to advance out of Pool C and into Division I for the 2001 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Austria finally qualified for the top level for 2004, by

neg: Kimberley Dynamiters (WKHL) season, and in 1946-47 the league expanded to Spokane and Los Angeles and became the Western International Hockey League. Kimberley Dynamiters (WKHL) The Kimberley Dynamiters are a defunct Senior Amateur ice hockey club that played prior to World War II in the West Kootenay Hockey League (WKHL). In 1936 the Kimberley Dynamiters won the Allan Cup, defeating the Sudbury Falcons in the best of 3 final series with a score of 2 games to 0. The team went on to win the 1937 World Ice Hockey Championships. The 1935-1936 Kimberley Dynamiters was inducted as a Team into the BC Sports

neg: Romania women's national ice hockey team Romania women's national ice hockey team The Romanian women's national ice hockey team represents Romania at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Romanian Ice Hockey Federation. As of 2015, Romania has 53 female players. The Romanian women's national team is no longer ranked in the IIHF since they have not participated since 2011. The Romanian women's national team made their debut at the 2001 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships. They finished 9th out of ten in the qualification event for Division II and thus entered the newly founded Division III

neg: Poland women's national ice hockey team Division V (31st place) and was promoted to the Division IV for the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. Poland women's national ice hockey team The Polish women's national ice hockey team represents Poland at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Polski Związek Hokeja na Lodzie. As of 2011, Poland has 374 female players. The Polish women's national team is ranked 34th in the world. The Polish Women hockey team has never qualified for an Olympic tournament. In 2011 the Polish team was for the first time involved in the World

neg: Australia women's national under-18 ice hockey team went on to lose their other four games of the tournament against China, Denmark, Great Britain and Poland, and finished the tournament in last place. As a result the team was relegated back to Division I Group B Qualification for 2019. Captain Emily Davis-Tope was named best Australian player of the tournament. Australia women's national under-18 ice hockey team The Australia women's national under-18 ice hockey team is the women's national under-18 ice hockey team of Australia. The team is controlled by Ice Hockey Australia, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The Australia women's national under-18 ice hockey

neg: Spain men's national junior ice hockey team Spain men's national junior ice hockey team The Spain men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Spain. The team is controlled by the Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Spain played its first game in 1984 against Great Britain during the Pool C tournament of the 1984 IIHF World U20 Championship. Spain won the game 7–3 and finished the tournament in fourth place. After competing in their second World U20 Championships in 1985 Spain did not send a team for the 1986 IIHF World

neg: Finnish Ice Hockey Association Finnish Ice Hockey Association The Finnish Ice Hockey Association (, ) is the governing body of ice hockey in Finland. In 1927, the Finnish Skating Association introduced ice hockey as part of its program and through that organization, Finland joined the International Ice Hockey Federation in 1928. The Finnish Ice Hockey Association was formed on January 20, 1929 and featured 17 clubs. From the late 1980s, Finland has enjoyed a period of success on the international stage; and currently its men's national team is ranked 2nd in the world, while its women's national team is 4th. The Finnish Ice Hockey

neg: Slovenia men's national ice hockey team They first played as an independent nation at the 1993 World Championship, hosting the Group C tournament, the lowest tier. They reached the elite division for the first time in 2002 IIHF World Championship. They played at their first Winter Olympics at the 2014 Sochi Games. "Players from Slovenia selected in the NHL Entry Draft" Slovenia men's national ice hockey team The Slovenian men's national ice hockey team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of Slovenia. The team is currently ranked 15th in the world by the International Ice Hockey Federation as of the 2018 IIHF World Ranking. Their

neg: Brazil men's national ice hockey team Brazil men's national ice hockey team The Brazilian national ice hockey team () is the national men's ice hockey team of Brazil. The team is controlled by the Brazilian Ice Sports Federation and as an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Brazil is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking and has still not actively competing in any World Championship, but have played in the Pan American Tournament, a regional tournament for lower-tier hockey nations in the Americas. Brazil joined the IIHF on 26 June 1984. It was the first South American nation to join the