The South Korea women's national under-18 ice hockey team is the women's national under-18 ice hockey team of South Korea. The team is controlled by the Korea Ice Hockey Association, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The team made its international debut in January 2019 and currently play in Division I Group B of the IIHF World Women's U18 Championships.
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| Association | Korea Ice Hockey Association |
|---|---|
| General manager | Song Chi Young Benedict |
| Head coach | Kim Geunho |
| Assistants | Lee Minji Moon Younghoe |
| Captain | Kim Jiyoon (2024) |
| Most games | Kim Dowon (14) Yoo Seoyoung (20) |
| Top scorer | Song Yunha (7) |
| Most points | Song Yunha (9) |
| Team colors | |
| IIHF code | KOR |
| First international | |
 South Korea 1–0 Spain  (Jaca, Spain; 12 January 2019) | |
| Biggest win | |
South Korea 5–0 Mexico  (Jaca, Spain; 13 January 2019) South Korea 6–1 Chinese Taipei  (Jaca, Spain; 13 January 2024) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
 Poland 6–0 South Korea (Katowice, Poland; 10 January 2023) | |
| IIHF World Women's U18 Championship - Division IB | |
| Appearances | 4 (first in 2020) |
| Best result | 4th – Div. I Gr. B (18th overall, 2020) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 11–12–0 | |
History
editThe South Korea women's national under-18 ice hockey team debuted at the 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship Division I Group B Qualification tournament in Jaca, Spain.[1] Their opening game of the tournament was against Spain which they won 1–0.[2] South Korea went on to win their next two preliminary round games, including a 5–0 win over Mexico which is currently their largest win on record.[2] The team finished at the top of Group B in the preliminary round and were drawn against Australia for the semifinals.[3][4] South Korea won their semifinal and advanced to the gold medal game against Kazakhstan.[4] South Korea won the match 4–3 following a shootout and gained promotion to Division I Group B for 2020.[1][4] The IIHF Directorate named Eom Suyeon the tournament's best defender and Kim Heewon was selected as the best South Korean player of the tournament.[5][6]
In January 2020 South Korea travelled to Katowice, Poland for the 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship Division I Group B.[7] Their opening game against Austria which they lost 0–4, currently their largest loss on record.[7] South Korea went on to finish the tournament in fourth after winning two games of their five games and finishing ahead of Poland and Great Britain.[8] Huh Eun-Bee was named the best South Korean player of the tournament.[9]
International competitions
edit- 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. Finish: 1st in Division I Group B Qualification (21st overall)
- 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. Finish: 4th in Division I Group B (18th overall)
- 2022 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. Finish: 4th in Division I Group B (17th overall)
- 2023 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. Finish: 4th in Division I Group B (18th overall)
- 2024 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. Finish: 5th in Division I Group B (19th overall)
Players and personnel
edit2024 roster
editRoster for the 2024 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship Division I Group B.[10]
Head coach: Kim Geunho
Assistant coaches: Lee Minji, Moon Younghoe
| No. | Pos. | Name | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Cheon Hyoseo | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 24 May 2006 | |
| 3 | F | Kwon Sowan | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | 45 kg (99 lb) | 5 March 2007 | |
| 5 | D | Kim Sarang – A | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | 59 kg (130 lb) | 4 November 2006 | |
| 6 | D | Kim Jimin | 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) | 57 kg (126 lb) | 15 May 2009 | |
| 8 | F | Han Yuan | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 55 kg (121 lb) | 17 September 2008 | |
| 9 | D | Song Heeoh | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 52 kg (115 lb) | 1 March 2007 | |
| 10 | F | Jang Hyeonjeong | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | 14 September 2009 | |
| 11 | F | Seo Hyejeong | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | 55 kg (121 lb) | 20 October 2007 | |
| 12 | F | Shim Seohee – A | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | 28 January 2008 | |
| 15 | D | Park Juyeon | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | 60 kg (130 lb) | 28 January 2008 | |
| 16 | D | Choi Seoyoon | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | 61 kg (134 lb) | 1 June 2009 | |
| 17 | D | Moon Soyoon | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 28 January 2007 | |
| 18 | D | Kim Jiyoon – C | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) | 60 kg (130 lb) | 3 September 2006 | |
| 19 | F | Han Chaeyeon | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | 55 kg (121 lb) | 17 January 2009 | |
| 20 | G | Bae Jeongyeon | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | 59 kg (130 lb) | 21 September 2007 | |
| 22 | D | Na Seyoung | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 2 February 2009 | |
| 24 | F | Han Yejin | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | 24 December 2008 |
- Team average height: 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
- Team average weight: 55 kg (121 lb)
- Team average age: 15 years
References
edit- ^ a b Potts, Andy (19 January 2019). "Korea takes shootout gold". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Games". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Standings – Preliminary". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Playoffs". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Best Players Selected by the Directorate". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Best Players of Each Team Selected by Coaches". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Games". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Final Standings". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Best Players of Each Team Selected by Coaches". International Ice Hockey Federation. 8 January 2020. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "2024 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women's World Championship Division I, Group B – Team Roster: KOR - Korea". International Ice Hockey Federation. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.