New Zealand men's national ice hockey team

The New Zealand men's national ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team for New Zealand. As of 2018, the New Zealand team is ranked 39th in the IIHF World Rankings. The official nickname of New Zealand's national ice hockey team is the Ice Blacks.[4] The "Ice Blacks" nickname is one of many national team nicknames related to the All Blacks.

New Zealand
Nickname(s)Ice Blacks
AssociationNew Zealand Ice Hockey Federation
General ManagerGraham Tappin
Head coachAnatoly Khorozov[1]
AssistantsAndreas Kaisser
CaptainNicholas Craig
Most gamesAndrew Hay (69)[2]
Top scorerAndrew Cox (29)[2]
Most pointsBrett Speirs (49)[2]
Team colors   
IIHF codeNZL
Ranking
Current IIHF39 1 (24 April 2020)[3]
Highest IIHF35 (2013)
Lowest IIHF40 (first in 2003)
First international
South Korea  35–2  New Zealand
(Perth, Australia; 13 March 1987)
Biggest win
New Zealand  19–0  Hong Kong
(Perth, Australia; 15 March 1987)
Biggest defeat
Australia  58–0  New Zealand
(Perth, Australia; 14 March 1987)
IIHF World Championships
Appearances27 (first in 1987)
Best result27th (1987)
International record (W–L–T)
53–78–2

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
Games GP W OTW/SOW OTL/SOL L GF GA Coach Captain Rank
2009 Winter Games 2 1 0 0 1 7 12 Jeff Bonazzo Simon Glass 2nd
2011 Winter Games 4 2 0 0 2 17 16 Jeff Bonazzo Corey Down 2nd
2017 Winter Games 3 1 0 1 1 7 6 Maru Rout Berton Haines 2nd
2018 Winter Games 3 2 0 0 1 13 9 Anatoly Khorozov Paris Heyd 1st

World Championship record
  • 1987 – 27th place (3rd in "Pool D")
  • 1989 – 29th place (5th in "Pool D")
  • 1995 – 39th place (10th in "Pool C2")
  • 1996 – Not ranked (2nd in "Pool D" group 1 qualifier)
  • 1997 – Not ranked (2nd in unofficial "Pool E")
  • 1998 – 38th place (6th in "Pool D")
  • 1999 – 38th place (6th in "Pool D")
  • 2000 – 39th place (6th in "Pool D")
  • 2001 – 39th place (5th in Division II Group A)
  • 2002 – 43rd place (3rd in Division II qualification)
  • 2003 – 41st place (1st in Division III)
  • 2004 – 37th place (5th in Division II Group B)
  • 2005 – 38th place (5th in Division II Group A)
  • 2006 – 39th place (6th in Division II Group B)
  • 2007 – 41st place (1st in Division III)
  • 2008 – 39th place (6th in Division II Group B)
  • 2009 – 41st place (1st in Division III)
  • 2010 – 36th place (4th in Division II Group B)
  • 2011 – 32nd place (2nd in Division II Group A)
  • 2012 – 34th place (6th in Division II Group A)
  • 2013 – 36th place (2nd in Division II Group B)
  • 2014 – 37th place (3rd in Division II Group B)
  • 2015 – 36th place (2nd in Division II Group B)
  • 2016 – 38th place (4th in Division II Group B)
  • 2017 – 36th place (2nd in Division II Group B)
  • 2018 – 36th place (2nd in Division II Group B)
  • 2019 – 37th place (3rd in Division II Group B)
  • 2020 – Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[5]
  • 2021 – Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[6]

Team

Current roster

Roster for the 2019 IIHF World Championship.[7]

Head coach: Anatoly Khorozov Assistant coach: Adam Blachette

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Birthplace Current team
1GRick Parry6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)2 November 1987Kauri West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
3DStefan Amston6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)198 lb (90 kg)13 August 1993Christchurch Skycity Stampede (NZIHL)
4FMatthew Schneider6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)216 lb (98 kg)10 July 1985Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Skycity Stampede (NZIHL)
5DBlake Jackson5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)179 lb (81 kg)21 October 1990Auckland West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
6FDale Harrop – A5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)168 lb (76 kg)29 April 1989Christchurch West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
7FBenjamin Gavoille6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)152 lb (69 kg)30 November 1987Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France Dunedin Thunder (NZIHL)
8FChris Eaden5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)159 lb (72 kg)30 August 1990Christchurch Canterbury Red Devils (NZIHL)
9DStephen Mawson6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)212 lb (96 kg)18 February 1991Whangarei Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
10FNicholas Henderson6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)229 lb (104 kg)5 July 1990Ōkato West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
11FMartin Lee6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)209 lb (95 kg)9 March 1989
12FRyan Strayer5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)181 lb (82 kg)2 July 1985Murfreesboro, Tennessee Skycity Stampede (NZIHL)
13DAndrew Hay6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)201 lb (91 kg)25 June 1985Auckland Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
14DCallum Burns5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)174 lb (79 kg)23 September 1996Queenstown Skycity Stampede (NZIHL)
15FAleksandr Polozov5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)154 lb (70 kg)16 April 1986Kohtla-Järve, Estonia Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
16FGino Heyd – C6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)194 lb (88 kg)15 December 1990Alexandra Dunedin Thunder (NZIHL)
18FRobin Vortanov5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)187 lb (85 kg)12 July 1997 Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
19FFrazer Ellis6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)187 lb (85 kg)29 March 1996Auckland West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
21DJaxson Lane5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)165 lb (75 kg)4 August 1994Christchurch Canterbury Red Devils (NZIHL)
22FJordan Challis – A5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)179 lb (81 kg)25 March 1992Auckland Botany Swarm (NZIHL)
23DNicholas Craig5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)187 lb (85 kg)3 November 1990New Plymouth West Auckland Admirals (NZIHL)
24FAndrew Cox5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)183 lb (83 kg)6 September 1990Auckland Perth Thunder (AIHL)
25GVincent Mitalas6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)161 lb (73 kg)12 November 1978Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

All-time record against other nations

As of 8 September 2018[8]

Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win % For Aga Diff
 Australia18301516.66%32170−138
 Belgium310233.33%831−23
 Bulgaria630350.00%3943−4
 China950455.55%3335−2
 Chinese Taipei1100100.00%121+11
 Croatia30030.00%1142−31
 Estonia20020.00%236−34
 Great Britain10010.00%026−26
 Greece430175.00%2216+8
 Hong Kong2200100.00%380+38
 Iceland50050.00%924−15
 Ireland2200100.00%13211
 Israel750271.43%29290
 Lithuania10010.00%221−19
 Luxembourg5500100.00%329+23
 Mexico1161450.00%4029+11
 Mongolia2200100.00%151+14
 North Korea620433.33%2933−4
 Romania20020.00%266−64
 Serbia/
 Serbia and Montenegro		30030.00%643−37
 South Africa1331923.08%3856−18
 South Korea60060.00%599−94
 Spain70070.00%1289−77
 Turkey980188.89%5626+30
Total1285127539.37%485927-442

All-time record against other clubs

As of 15 April 2019[9]

Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win % For Aga Diff
Canada Moose1162354.55%4226+16
SG Cortina10010.00%415−11
Cavalese All Stars10010.00%35−2
HC Fassa10010.00%410−6
 Australia Selects410325.00%1024−14
Southern Stampede20020.00%69−3
Perth Thunder310233.33%1117−6
Calgary Flames Alumni10010.00%29−7
Melbourne Mustangs20020.00%810−2
Melbourne Ice210150.00%103+7
Vail Yeti210150.00%1114−3
Total301021830.00%111142-32

References
  1. "Roster Released for 2018 Winter Games NZ". Ice Hockey News Australia. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  2. "New Zealand Scoring Leaders" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. 3 April 2019.
  3. "IIHF Men's World Ranking". IIHF. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  4. "New Zealand ice hockey teams". New Zealand Ice Hockey. Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  5. "Men's Division II, III cancelled". IIHF. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  6. "IIHF – IIHF Council announces more cancellations". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  7. "2019 IIHF World Championship" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  8. "New-Zealand-Men-Official-Results.pdf" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. 14 January 2018.
  9. "New-Zealand-Men-Unofficial-Results.pdf" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. 14 January 2018.
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