South Africa men's national ice hockey team

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South Africa
South Africa national ice hockey team logo (2019).png
Nickname(s)Rhinos
Association South African Ice Hockey Federation
General manager Christiaan Venter
Head coachBjörn Kinding
CaptainUthman Samaai
Most gamesJack Valadas (95)
Top scorerMichael Edwards (41)
Most pointsMichael Edwards (82)
Home stadiumGrandWest Ice Station [1]
Team colors    
IIHF codeRSA
Ranking
Current IIHF 49 Increase2.svg 2 (28 May 2023) [2]
Highest IIHF37 (2003)
Lowest IIHF52 (2022)
First international
Yugoslavia  Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg 12–3 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa
(Lausanne, Switzerland; 3 March 1961)
Biggest win
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg 33–1 Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia
(Mexico City, Mexico; 7 March 2005)
Biggest defeat
Kazakhstan  Flag of Kazakhstan.svg 32–0 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa
(Bled, Slovenia; 16 March 1993)
IIHF World Championships
Appearances32 (first in 1961 )
Best result19th (1961, 1966)
International record (W–L–T)
62–98–1

The South Africa national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of South Africa. The team is controlled by the South African Ice Hockey Federation and has been a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) since 25 February 1937. As of 29 September 2022, South Africa is currently ranked 51st in the IIHF World Ranking and competes in Division III of the IIHF World Championships. South Africa is the only African-based team that competes in IIHF tournaments.

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The current crest on the team jersey consists of a rhino, with the previous one being the crest of the National Sports Council or various iterations of the national flag. [3] [4] [5]

World Championship record

YearCityCountryResult
1961 Geneva & Lausanne Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 5th place in Group C (19th)
1966 Jesenice Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 3rd place in Group C (19th)
1992 Johannesburg Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa 2nd place in Group C2 (28th)
1993 Bled Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 12th place in Group C (32nd)
1994 Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 8th place in Group C2 (35th)
1995 Johannesburg Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 8th place in Group C2 (37th)
1997 Ankara Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 1st Group E (NR)
1998 Krugersdorp Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5th place in Group D (37th)
1999 Krugersdorp Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5th place in Group D (37th)
2000 Reykjavík Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 4th place in Group D (37th)
2001 Majadahonda Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 4th place in Division IIA (36th)
2002 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5th place in Division II Group A (37th)
2003 Seoul Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 5th place in Division II Group A (38th)
2004 Elektrėnai Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 6th place in Division II Group B (40th)
2005 Mexico City Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Silver in Division III (42nd)
2006 Sofia Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 6th place in Division II Group A (40th)
2007 Dundalk Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 4th place in Division III (44th)
2008 Kockelscheuer Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg Silver in Division III (42nd)
2009 Sofia Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 6th in Division II Group B (40th)
2010 Yerevan Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia Bronze in Division III Group B (44th)
2011 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Silver in Division III (42nd)
2012 Sofia Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 6th in Division II Group B (39th)
2013 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Gold in Division III (41st)
2014 Jaca Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 5th in Division II Group B (39th)
2015 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 6th in Division II Group B (40th)
2016 Istanbul Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Silver in Division III (42nd)
2017 Sofia Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 5th in Division III (45th)
2018 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5th in Division III (45th)
2019 Sofia Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 6th in Division III (46th)
2020 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic [6]
2021 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa All lower division tournaments
cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic [7]
2022 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Gold in Division III Group B (42nd)
2023 Cape Town Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 3rd in Division III (43rd)
2024 Bishkek Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg  Kyrgyzstan 5th in Division III (45th)

All-time record against other national teams

Last match update: 16 March 2024 [8]

OpponentPlayedWonTiedLostGoals ForGoals AgainstDiffWin %
Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia 21013510+2550.00%
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 70072363−400.00%
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 101091788−7110.00%
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 4400295+24100.00%
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 81071454−4012.50%
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3003517–120.00%
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 42021921–250.00%
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 1001111–100.00%
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 2002215–130.00%
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 3003351−480.00%
Flag of France.svg  France 1001211−90.00%
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 4301229+1388.00%
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 5500508+42100.00%
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 2200151+14100.00%
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 4004757−500.00%
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 32011415–166.67%
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 32011311+266.67%
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 81072146−2512.50%
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2002235−330.00%
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 1001032−320.00%
Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg  Kyrgyzstan 1001110−90.00%
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 1001116−150.00%
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 117045930+2963.64
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 83053025+537.50%
Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia 5500519+41100.00%
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 100148−40.00%
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 139135638+1869.23%
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 4103818−2025.00%
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 2002333−300.00%
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg  Serbia and Montenegro 30031040−300.00%
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 1001029−290.00%
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 5005846−380.00%
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 70071067−570.00%
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 41031318–525.00%
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 1090110619+8790.00%
Flag of Turkmenistan.svg  Turkmenistan 31021417−333.33%
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 2200230+23100.00%
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 1001312−90.00%
Total161621986981 010–31238.51%

All-time record against other clubs and B teams

Last match update: 28 March 2012 [9]

OpponentPlayedWonLostTiedForGoals ForGoals AgainstWin %
Flag of Austria.svg WEV Vienna 51311633−1720.00%
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg EHC Basel 1010411−70.00%
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg HC Lugano 101049−50.00%
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia B 101014−30.00%
Flag of Romania.svg Steaua Rangers 2020615−90.00%
Total101813172-4116.81%

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