Philippine Ice Hockey Team Glides to Gold World Championship Run

Hockey Philippines made a remarkable showing at the recent IIHF World Championships Division IV in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as they went on an unbeaten streak and clinched a gold medal victory. Throughout the competition, the team demonstrated immense skill, teamwork, and determination, which contributed to their dominant performance.

The Filipino team's victory was especially sweet as they overcame a challenging and high-energy match against the host nation, Mongolia. The exciting game was played in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 3,000 at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar, with the Philippines ultimately securing a thrilling 7-6 win in overtime.

The Philippine team's success continued as they faced Kuwait, where they dominated with a resounding 14-0 victory. The team had already established a strong lead by the end of the second period, thanks to goals scored by Kenwrick Sze, Carl Montano, Mikel Miller, and Jorell Crisostomo.

Team Philippines earned eight points and scored an impressive total of 35 goals while only conceding six.

This outstanding performance not only secured the team a gold medal but also resulted in their promotion from Division IV to Division III-B for the upcoming World Championships.

The triumphant run of Team Philippines also marked the debut of head coach Juhani Ijäs, who previously led Thailand to a gold medal victory in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. This incredible journey of the Philippine team is an inspiring story of teamwork, perseverance, and the exhilaration of winning on the global stage.