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

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Association Korea Ice Hockey Association
General manager Song 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
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 1–0 Spain  Flag of Spain.svg
(Jaca, Spain; 12 January 2019)
Biggest win
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 5–0 Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg
(Jaca, Spain; 13 January 2019)
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 6–1 Chinese Taipei  Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg
(Jaca, Spain; 13 January 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 6–0 South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg
(Katowice, Poland; 10 January 2023)
IIHF World Women's U18 Championship - Division IB
Appearances4 (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.

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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 2006 (age 18) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg North Shore Warriors
3FKwon Sowan1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)45 kg (99 lb)5 March 2007 (age 17) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
5DKim Sarang – A 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)59 kg (130 lb)4 November 2006 (age 17) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
6DKim Jimin1.59 m (5 ft 3 in)57 kg (126 lb)15 May 2009 (age 15) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
8FHan Yuan1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)55 kg (121 lb)17 September 2008 (age 16) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ontario Hockey Academy
9DSong Heeoh1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)52 kg (115 lb)1 March 2007 (age 17) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
10FJang Hyeonjeong1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)50 kg (110 lb)14 September 2009 (age 15) Flag of South Korea.svg Korea
11FSeo Hyejeong1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)55 kg (121 lb)20 October 2007 (age 16) Flag of South Korea.svg Korea
12FShim Seohee – A 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)50 kg (110 lb)28 January 2008 (age 16) Flag of South Korea.svg Zenith Frauen
15DPark Juyeon1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)60 kg (130 lb)28 January 2008 (age 16) Flag of South Korea.svg Zenith Frauen
16DChoi Seoyoon1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)61 kg (134 lb)1 June 2009 (age 15) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
17DMoon Soyoon1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)58 kg (128 lb)28 January 2007 (age 17) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
18DKim Jiyoon – C 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)60 kg (130 lb)3 September 2006 (age 18) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
19FHan Chaeyeon1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)55 kg (121 lb)17 January 2009 (age 15) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
20GBae Jeongyeon1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)59 kg (130 lb)21 September 2007 (age 17) Flag of South Korea.svg Mokdong Hurricanes
22DNa Seyoung1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)58 kg (128 lb)2 February 2009 (age 15) Flag of South Korea.svg Zenith Frauen
24FHan Yejin1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)50 kg (110 lb)24 December 2008 (age 15) Flag of South Korea.svg Zenith Frauen

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