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AssociationKorea Ice Hockey Association
General managerSong Chi Young Benedict
Head coachKim Geunho
AssistantsLee Minji
Moon Younghoe
CaptainKim Jiyoon (2024)
Most gamesKim Dowon (14)
Yoo Seoyoung (20)
Top scorerSong Yunha (7)
Most pointsSong Yunha (9)
Team colors     
IIHF codeKOR
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
 Norway 6–1 South Korea 
(Jaca, Spain; 9 January 2024)
IIHF World Women's U18 Championship
Appearances2 (first in 2019)
Best result4th – Div. I Gr. B
(18th overall, 2020)
International record (W–L–T)
7–3–0

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.NameHeightWeightBirthdateClub
1GCheon Hyoseo1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)58 kg (128 lb)24 May 2006Canada North Shore Warriors
3FKwon Sowan1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)45 kg (99 lb)5 March 2007South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
5DKim Sarang – A1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)59 kg (130 lb)4 November 2006South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
6DKim Jimin1.59 m (5 ft 3 in)57 kg (126 lb)15 May 2009South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
8FHan Yuan1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)55 kg (121 lb)17 September 2008Canada Ontario Hockey Academy
9DSong Heeoh1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)52 kg (115 lb)1 March 2007South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
10FJang Hyeonjeong1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)50 kg (110 lb)14 September 2009South Korea Korea
11FSeo Hyejeong1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)55 kg (121 lb)20 October 2007South Korea Korea
12FShim Seohee – A1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)50 kg (110 lb)28 January 2008South Korea Zenith Frauen
15DPark Juyeon1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)60 kg (130 lb)28 January 2008South Korea Zenith Frauen
16DChoi Seoyoon1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)61 kg (134 lb)1 June 2009South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
17DMoon Soyoon1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)58 kg (128 lb)28 January 2007South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
18DKim Jiyoon – C1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)60 kg (130 lb)3 September 2006South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
19FHan Chaeyeon1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)55 kg (121 lb)17 January 2009South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
20GBae Jeongyeon1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)59 kg (130 lb)21 September 2007South Korea Mokdong Hurricanes
22DNa Seyoung1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)58 kg (128 lb)2 February 2009South Korea Zenith Frauen
24FHan Yejin1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)50 kg (110 lb)24 December 2008South 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. 1 2 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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 "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. 1 2 "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.
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