Kuwait men's national junior ice hockey team
Kuwait's under-20 ice hockey team debuted in 2018.
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The Kuwait men's national under-20 ice hockey team represents Kuwait in international junior competition. It operates under the Kuwait Ice Hockey Association, which belongs to the International Ice Hockey Federation. The squad first played internationally in December 2018 at the 2019 IIHF U20 Challenge Cup of Asia Division I in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kuwait lost its opening match 3–10 to Indonesia, then fell to Mongolia and Thailand, placing fourth overall. The 0–25 defeat against Thailand remains the team’s largest loss. Goaltender Ahmad Alsaegh was recognized by the IIHF Directorate as the tournament’s best goaltender and was also named Kuwait’s top player.
Background
The Kuwait men's national junior ice hockey team debuted at the 2019 IIHF U20 Challenge Cup of Asia Division I tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their opening game was against Indonesia, which they lost 3–10.
Kuwait went on to lose their other two games against Mongolia and Thailand, finishing the tournament in fourth place. Their 0–25 loss to Thailand is currently their biggest loss in international competition. Ahmad Alsaegh was named the best goaltender by the IIHF Directorate and selected as the best Kuwaiti player of the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest loss in Kuwait junior hockey history?
The 0–25 defeat to Thailand during that same 2018 Kuala Lumpur tournament stands as the heaviest result the squad has ever recorded.
Who has coached the Kuwait men's national junior ice hockey team?
Kamil Vavra serves as the head coach of the under-20 national side.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Kuwait men's national junior ice hockey team (CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Word definitions: the Codexery glossary, each quoted from its Wikipedia article.
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