New Zealand men's national ice hockey team

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New Zealand
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Ice Blacks
AssociationNew Zealand Ice Hockey Federation
General managerGraham Tappin
Head coachAnatoly Khorozov[1]
AssistantsAndreas Kaisser
CaptainNicholas Craig
Most gamesAndrew Hay (69)[2]
Top scorerAndrew Cox (29)[2]
Most pointsBrett Speirs (49)[2]
Team colors   
IIHF codeNZL
Ice Blacks Home Jersey 2018.gifIce Blacks Away Jersey 2018.gif
Ranking
Current IIHF39 Steady (6 June 2021)[3]
Highest IIHF35 (2013)
Lowest IIHF40 (first in 2003)
First international
South Korea  35–2  New Zealand
(Perth, Australia; 13 March 1987)
Biggest win
New Zealand  19–0  Hong Kong
(Perth, Australia; 15 March 1987)
Biggest defeat
Australia  58–0  New Zealand
(Perth, Australia; 14 March 1987)
IIHF World Championships
Appearances27 (first in 1987)
Best result27th (1987)
International record (W–L–T)
53–78–2

The New Zealand men's national ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team for New Zealand. As of 2018, the New Zealand team is ranked 39th in the IIHF World Rankings. The official nickname of New Zealand's national ice hockey team is the Ice Blacks.[4] The "Ice Blacks" nickname is one of many national team nicknames related to the All Blacks.

History[]

The 2016 documentary film "Ice Blacks" covers the history of the team, their rivalry with Australia and their difficulties in competing at international level because of New Zealand's geographic distance from the rest of the traditional ice hockey playing countries.

New Zealand has competed in the Division II World Championships since 2001. From 2007 to 2011, New Zealand was coached by Jeff Bonazzo. In his last year coaching at the 2011 Division II World Championships, New Zealand won three games and lost two, finishing second in their group behind host nation and rival Australia and missing promotion to Division I.

New Zealand hosted the 2003 IIHF World Championship Division III, which was held in Auckland. The Ice Blacks finished first and captured their first gold medal and were promoted to Division II.

New Zealand hosted the 2006 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B, which was held in Auckland. The Ice Blacks finished last and were relegated to Division III.

New Zealand hosted the 2009 IIHF World Championship Division III, which was held in Dunedin. The Ice Blacks finished first and captured their third gold medal by winning all five games and were promoted to Division II.

New Zealand hosted the 2017 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B, which was held in Auckland. The Ice Blacks finished second behind China, capturing their fourth silver medal.

Tournament record[]

New Zealand Winter Games[]

Games GP W OTW/SOW OTL/SOL L GF GA Coach Captain Rank
2009 Winter Games 2 1 0 0 1 7 12 Jeff Bonazzo Simon Glass 2nd
4 2 0 0 2 17 16 Jeff Bonazzo Corey Down 2nd
3 1 0 1 1 7 6 Maru Rout Berton Haines 2nd
3 2 0 0 1 13 9 Anatoly Khorozov Paris Heyd 1st

World Championship record[]

  • 1987 – 27th place (3rd in "Pool D")
  • 1989 – 29th place (5th in "Pool D")
  • 1995 – 39th place (10th in "Pool C2")
  • 1996 – Not ranked (2nd in "Pool D" group 1 qualifier)
  • 1997 – Not ranked (2nd in unofficial "Pool E")
  • 1998 – 38th place (6th in "Pool D")
  • 1999 – 38th place (6th in "Pool D")
  • 2000 – 39th place (6th in "Pool D")
  • 2001 – 39th place (5th in Division II Group A)
  • 2002 – 43rd place (3rd in Division II qualification)
  • 2003 – 41st place (1st in Division III)
  • 2004 – 37th place (5th in Division II Group B)
  • 2005 – 38th place (5th in Division II Group A)
  • 2006 – 39th place (6th in Division II Group B)
  • 2007 – 41st place (1st in Division III)
  • 2008 – 39th place (6th in Division II Group B)
  • 2009 – 41st place (1st in Division III)
  • 2010 – 36th place (4th in Division II Group B)
  • 2011 – 32nd place (2nd in Division II Group A)
  • 2012 – 34th place (6th in Division II Group A)
  • 2013 – 36th place (2nd in Division II Group B)
  • 2014 – 37th place (3rd in Division II Group B)
  • 2015 – 36th place (2nd in Division II Group B)
  • 2016 – 38th place (4th in Division II Group B)
  • 2017 – 36th place (2nd in Division II Group B)
  • 2018 – 36th place (2nd in Division II Group B)
  • 2019 – 37th place (3rd in Division II Group B)
  • 2020 – Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[5]
  • 2021 – Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[6]
  • 2022 – Withdrawn due to the COVID-19 pandemic[7]

Team[]

Current roster[]

Roster for the 2019 IIHF World Championship.[8]

Head coach: Ukraine Anatoly Khorozov Assistant coach: United States Adam Blachette

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Birthplace Current team
1 G Rick Parry 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2 November 1987 Kauri New Zealand West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
3 D Stefan Amston 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 13 August 1993 Christchurch New Zealand Skycity Stampede (NZIHL)
4 F Matthew Schneider 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 216 lb (98 kg) 10 July 1985 Vernon, British Columbia, Canada New Zealand Skycity Stampede (NZIHL)
5 D Blake Jackson 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 179 lb (81 kg) 21 October 1990 Auckland New Zealand West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
6 F Dale Harrop – A 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 29 April 1989 Christchurch New Zealand West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
7 F Benjamin Gavoille 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 152 lb (69 kg) 30 November 1987 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France New Zealand Dunedin Thunder (NZIHL)
8 F Chris Eaden 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 159 lb (72 kg) 30 August 1990 Christchurch New Zealand Canterbury Red Devils (NZIHL)
9 D Stephen Mawson 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 18 February 1991 Whangarei New Zealand Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
10 F Nicholas Henderson 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 229 lb (104 kg) 5 July 1990 Ōkato New Zealand West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
11 F Martin Lee 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 9 March 1989
12 F Ryan Strayer 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2 July 1985 Murfreesboro, Tennessee New Zealand Skycity Stampede (NZIHL)
13 D Andrew Hay 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 25 June 1985 Auckland New Zealand Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
14 D Callum Burns 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 23 September 1996 Queenstown New Zealand Skycity Stampede (NZIHL)
15 F Aleksandr Polozov 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) 154 lb (70 kg) 16 April 1986 Kohtla-Järve, Estonia New Zealand Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
16 F Gino Heyd – C 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 15 December 1990 Alexandra New Zealand Dunedin Thunder (NZIHL)
18 F Robin Vortanov 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 12 July 1997 New Zealand Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
19 F Frazer Ellis 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 29 March 1996 Auckland New Zealand West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
21 D Jaxson Lane 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 4 August 1994 Christchurch New Zealand Canterbury Red Devils (NZIHL)
22 F Jordan Challis – A 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 179 lb (81 kg) 25 March 1992 Auckland New Zealand Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
23 D Nicholas Craig 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 3 November 1990 New Plymouth New Zealand West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
24 F Andrew Cox 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 6 September 1990 Auckland Australia Perth Thunder (AIHL)
25 G Vincent Mitalas 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 161 lb (73 kg) 12 November 1978 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

All-time record against other nations[]

As of 8 September 2018[9]

Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win % For Aga Diff
 Australia 18 3 0 15 16.66% 32 170 −138
 Belgium 3 1 0 2 33.33% 8 31 −23
 Bulgaria 6 3 0 3 50.00% 39 43 −4
 China 9 5 0 4 55.55% 33 35 −2
 Chinese Taipei 1 1 0 0 100.00% 12 1 +11
 Croatia 3 0 0 3 0.00% 11 42 −31
 Estonia 2 0 0 2 0.00% 2 36 −34
 Great Britain 1 0 0 1 0.00% 0 26 −26
 Greece 4 3 0 1 75.00% 22 16 +8
 Hong Kong 2 2 0 0 100.00% 38 0 +38
 Iceland 5 0 0 5 0.00% 9 24 −15
 Ireland 2 2 0 0 100.00% 13 2 11
 Israel 7 5 0 2 71.43% 29 29 0
 Lithuania 1 0 0 1 0.00% 2 21 −19
 Luxembourg 5 5 0 0 100.00% 32 9 +23
 Mexico 11 6 1 4 50.00% 40 29 +11
 Mongolia 2 2 0 0 100.00% 15 1 +14
 North Korea 6 2 0 4 33.33% 29 33 −4
 Romania 2 0 0 2 0.00% 2 66 −64
 Serbia/
 Serbia and Montenegro		 3 0 0 3 0.00% 6 43 −37
 South Africa 13 3 1 9 23.08% 38 56 −18
 South Korea 6 0 0 6 0.00% 5 99 −94
 Spain 7 0 0 7 0.00% 12 89 −77
 Turkey 9 8 0 1 88.89% 56 26 +30
Total 128 51 2 75 39.37% 485 927 -442

All-time record against other clubs[]

As of 15 April 2019[10]

Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win % For Aga Diff
Canada Canada Moose 11 6 2 3 54.55% 42 26 +16
Italy SG Cortina 1 0 0 1 0.00% 4 15 −11
Italy Cavalese All Stars 1 0 0 1 0.00% 3 5 −2
Italy HC Fassa 1 0 0 1 0.00% 4 10 −6
 Australia Selects 4 1 0 3 25.00% 10 24 −14
New Zealand Southern Stampede 2 0 0 2 0.00% 6 9 −3
Australia Perth Thunder 3 1 0 2 33.33% 11 17 −6
Canada Calgary Flames Alumni 1 0 0 1 0.00% 2 9 −7
Australia Melbourne Mustangs 2 0 0 2 0.00% 8 10 −2
Australia Melbourne Ice 2 1 0 1 50.00% 10 3 +7
United States 2 1 0 1 50.00% 11 14 −3
Total 30 10 2 18 30.00% 111 142 -32

References[]

  1. ^ "Roster Released for 2018 Winter Games NZ". Ice Hockey News Australia. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "New Zealand Scoring Leaders" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. 3 April 2019.
  3. ^ "IIHF Men's World Ranking". IIHF. 6 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  4. ^ "New Zealand ice hockey teams". New Zealand Ice Hockey. Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Men's Division II, III cancelled". IIHF. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  6. ^ "IIHF – IIHF Council announces more cancellations". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  7. ^ "New Zealand withdraws". IIHF.com. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  8. ^ "2019 IIHF World Championship" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  9. ^ "New-Zealand-Men-Official-Results.pdf" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. 14 January 2018.
  10. ^ "New-Zealand-Men-Unofficial-Results.pdf" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. 14 January 2018.

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