South Korea women's national under-18 ice hockey team

     IIHF codeKORFirst 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 IBAppearances4 (first in 2020)Best result4th – Div. I Gr. B
(18th overall, 2020)International record (W–L–T)11–12–0

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.

History

The 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

Players and personnel

2024 roster

Roster 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) (2006-05-24) 24 May 2006 (age 18) Canada North Shore Warriors
3 F Kwon Sowan 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 45 kg (99 lb) (2007-03-05) 5 March 2007 (age 17) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
5 D Kim Sarang – A 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (2006-11-04) 4 November 2006 (age 17) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
6 D Kim Jimin 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (2009-05-15) 15 May 2009 (age 15) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
8 F Han Yuan 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2008-09-17) 17 September 2008 (age 15) Canada Ontario Hockey Academy
9 D Song Heeoh 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 52 kg (115 lb) (2007-03-01) 1 March 2007 (age 17) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
10 F Jang Hyeonjeong 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) 50 kg (110 lb) (2009-09-14) 14 September 2009 (age 14) South Korea Korea
11 F Seo Hyejeong 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2007-10-20) 20 October 2007 (age 16) South Korea Korea
12 F Shim Seohee – A 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 50 kg (110 lb) (2008-01-28) 28 January 2008 (age 16) South Korea Zenith Frauen
15 D Park Juyeon 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2008-01-28) 28 January 2008 (age 16) South Korea Zenith Frauen
16 D Choi Seoyoon 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (2009-06-01) 1 June 2009 (age 14) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
17 D Moon Soyoon 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2007-01-28) 28 January 2007 (age 17) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
18 D Kim Jiyoon – C 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2006-09-03) 3 September 2006 (age 17) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
19 F Han Chaeyeon 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2009-01-17) 17 January 2009 (age 15) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
20 G Bae Jeongyeon 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (2007-09-21) 21 September 2007 (age 16) South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
22 D Na Seyoung 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2009-02-02) 2 February 2009 (age 15) South Korea Zenith Frauen
24 F Han Yejin 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 50 kg (110 lb) (2008-12-24) 24 December 2008 (age 15) South Korea Zenith Frauen
  • Team average height: 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
  • Team average weight: 55 kg (121 lb)
  • Team average age: 15 years

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Games". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Standings – Preliminary". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "Playoffs". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Best Players Selected by the Directorate". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Best Players of Each Team Selected by Coaches". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Games". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Final Standings". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.

External links

  • Korea Ice Hockey Association
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