New Zealand men's national ice hockey team

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New Zealand
New Zealand ice hockey team Logo.png
Nickname(s)Ice Blacks
Association New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation
General manager Michael Domigan
Head coachCameron Frear
Andrew Spiller
AssistantsAnton Purver
CaptainMatthew Schneider
Most gamesAndrew Hay (74) [1]
Top scorerAndrew Cox (30) [1]
Most pointsAndrew Cox (50) [1]
Team colors  
IIHF codeNZL
Ice Blacks Home Jersey 2018.gif Ice Blacks Away Jersey 2018.gif
Ranking
Current IIHF 41 Increase2.svg 1 (27 May 2024) [2]
Highest IIHF35 (2013)
Lowest IIHF42 (2022–23)
First international
South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1984-1997).svg 35–2 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
(Perth, Australia; 13 March 1987)
Biggest win
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg 19–0 Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg  Hong Kong
(Perth, Australia; 15 March 1987)
Biggest defeat
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg 58–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
(Perth, Australia; 14 March 1987)
IIHF World Championships
Appearances29 (first in 1987 )
Best result27th (1987)
International record (W–L–T)
58–87–2

The New Zealand men's national ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team for New Zealand. As of 2024, the New Zealand team is ranked 41st in the IIHF World Rankings. The official nickname of New Zealand's national ice hockey team is the Ice Blacks. [3] The "Ice Blacks" nickname is one of many national team nicknames related to the All Blacks.

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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

GamesGPWOTW/SOWOTL/SOLLGFGACoachCaptainRank
2009 Winter Games 21001712Jeff BonazzoSimon Glass2nd
2011 Winter Games 420021716Jeff BonazzoCorey Down2nd
2017 Winter Games 3101176Maru RoutBerton Haines2nd
2018 Winter Games 32001139Anatoly KhorozovParis Heyd1st

World Championship record

All-time record against other nations

As of 23 April 2023 [7]

OpponentPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGA
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 27502253215
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 4103935
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 73044150
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 95043335
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 1100121
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 3003845
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 2002236
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 110062
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 1001026
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 43012216
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 2200380
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 60061128
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 2200132
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 85033234
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 1001221
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 5500329
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 127144731
Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia 2200151
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 84044238
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 2002266
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia/
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg  Serbia and Montenegro
3003643
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 133193856
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 6006599
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 70071289
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 109016028
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 100117
Total147582875421013

All-time record against other clubs

As of 15 April 2019 [8]

OpponentPlayedWonDrawnLostWin %ForAgaDiff
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Moose1162354.55%4226+16
Flag of Italy.svg SG Cortina 10010.00%415−11
Flag of Italy.svg Cavalese All Stars10010.00%35−2
Flag of Italy.svg HC Fassa 10010.00%410−6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Selects410325.00%1024−14
Flag of New Zealand.svg Southern Stampede 20020.00%69−3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Thunder 310233.33%1117−6
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Calgary Flames Alumni10010.00%29−7
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Mustangs 20020.00%810−2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Ice 210150.00%103+7
Flag of the United States.svg Vail Yeti 210150.00%1114−3
Total301021830.00%111142-32

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