Asian Cup (ice hockey)

The Asian Cup was an ice hockey tournament featuring national teams from the continent of Asia from 1992–1995. It was organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation.[1]

"Asian Cup (hockey)" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Hockey Asia Cup.

History

The first tournament was scheduled to be played in February 1991, but it was moved to January 1992 due to the Second Gulf War. Four teams participated in the tournament, held in Obihiro, with Japan winning by virtue of defeating China in the final. The same four teams participated in the 1993 tournament, held in Sapporo. It was again won by Japan, which finished the tournament undefeated. The tournament was not held in 1994, but resumed in 1995, this time being held in Seoul. Kazakhstan, which made their debut at this tournament, was victorious with a perfect 3–0 record.

Champions

Medal table
Country Gold Silver Bronze Medals
 Japan2103
 China0112
 North Korea0112
 Kazakhstan1001
 South Korea0011

Results

First round
Pl. Country GP W T L GF-GA Pts
1. Japan 330018:96:0
2. China 320124:104:2
3. North Korea 30128:151:5
4. South Korea 30127:231:5

Final round
3rd place
February 19, 1992North Korea 14–1
(8:0, 2:1, 4:0)		 South KoreaObihiro
Final
February 19, 1992Japan 9–3
(2:1, 2:2, 5:0)		 ChinaObihiro

1993
Pl. Country GP W T L GF-GA Pts
1. Japan 330026:36:0
2. North Korea 320114:134:2
3. South Korea 31028:172:4
4. China 30036:210:6

1995
Pl. Country GP W T L GF-GA Pts
1. Kazakhstan 330012:36:0
2. Japan 320115:94:2
3. China 30127:141:5
4. South Korea 30124:141:5

References
  1. Müller, Stephan (2005). International Ice Hockey Encyclopedia 1904–2005. Germany: Books on Demand. pp. 188–191.
  2. hockeyarchives.info 1992 tournament
  3. hockeyarchives.info 1993 tournament
  4. hockeyarchives.info 1995 tournament
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