Colombia men's national ice hockey team
Colombia's men's ice hockey team, IIHF associate member since 2019.
The Colombia national ice hockey team (Spanish: Selección de hockey sobre hielo de Colombia) is the national men's ice hockey team of Colombia, controlled by the Colombian Ice Hockey Federation. On 26 September 2019, it became an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Colombia is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking and has not entered any IIHF World Championship events.
Quick Facts
- Association
- Federación Colombiana de Hockey Sobre Hielo
- Coach
- Sam Uisprapassorn
- Asst Coach
- Rich Garvey
- Most Games
- Julio Lemoine (53)
- Top Scorer
- Kevin Medina (46)
- Most Points
- Kevin Medina (88)
- Iihf Code
- COL
- First Game
- COL 11–1 ARG / (Mexico City, Mexico; 2 March 2014)
- Largest Win
- COL 14–0 BRA / (Mexico City, Mexico; 8 March 2014)
- Largest Loss
- ARG 15–4 COL / (Henderson, United States; 22 March 2025)
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Lore & Background
Colombia made its debut on 2 March 2014, and played its first game against Argentina at the 2014 Pan American Ice Hockey Tournament being held in Mexico City. Colombia was one of five teams to participate in the tournament, which included Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and a selection team from Canada. After winning their opening game of the tournament against Argentina, The team had two straight losses to Canada and Mexico. They completed the round robin off with a 14–0 win over Brazil. They were drawn against Argentina for the bronze medal match, which they went on to a 9–1 win. On 13 September 2022, Colombia played a friendly match against Argentina at the NHL's Florida Panthers home ice arena, the FLA Live Arena, in Sunrise, Florida, before the 2022 Amerigol LATAM Cup began. They completed with a 7–3 win over Argentina. The team has also participated in the Amerigol LATAM Cup some years and other tournaments like the Pan American Ice Hockey Tournament. They are working on the women's national ice hockey team.
Reader's Guide
Colombia's national ice hockey team represents a developing ice hockey nation in a region where the sport is not traditionally dominant. Its significance lies in its role as an associate member of the IIHF, achieved on 26 September 2019, which marks a step toward international recognition. The team has not entered any IIHF World Championship events and is not ranked in the IIHF World Ranking, indicating its early stage of development. Its participation in regional tournaments such as the Pan American Ice Hockey Tournament and the Amerigol LATAM Cup demonstrates its engagement with other emerging hockey nations. The team's debut in 2014 and its friendly match at an NHL arena in 2022 highlight its gradual growth and exposure. The Colombian Ice Hockey Federation also works on developing a women's national team, showing broader organizational ambition. The team's all-time record against other nations is maintained, with the last match update as of 22 August 2025.
Did You Know?
- Colombia became an associate member of the IIHF on 26 September 2019.
- Colombia's first match was on 2 March 2014 against Argentina at the 2014 Pan American Ice Hockey Tournament.
- Colombia recorded a 14–0 win over Brazil at the 2014 Pan American Ice Hockey Tournament.
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