The International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Championship Division III Group B tournament was held at the Ice Station , last week. South Africa and New Zealand faced off on the last day of the competition. Here SA's Iwan Albertyn wins possession during their match against the Kiwis. Final score: New Zealand 7 South Africa 1. Picture: Fuad Esack
Team South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Thailand battled for glory at the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Under-18 World Championship Division III - Group B tournament, held at GrandWest, last week. Despite a surprise defeat against Thailand, New Zealand won gold, with wins against the hosts and Hong Kong. The tournament follows hot on the heels of last month’s women’s world championships. Next up, the senior men’s competition in April.
The International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Championship Division III Group B tournament was held at the Ice Station , last week. South Africa and New Zealand faced off on the last day of the competition. Here SA's Iwan Albertyn wins possession during their match against the Kiwis. Final score: New Zealand 7 South Africa 1. Picture: Fuad Esack
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SA under-18 ice hockey captain Yuval Levi goes on the attack during his side’s final match against New Zealand, at last week’s IIHF under-18 world championship Division III - Group B, at GrandWest. New Zealand won 7-1 to lift the trophy, following a win against Hong Kong and a surprise defeat against Thailand. Picture: Fuad EsackNew Zealand captain Jacob Carey in celebratory mood at the post match presentation following his side’s 7-1 victory against South Africa during last week’s IIHF Under-18 Championship Division III Group B tournament at GrandWest. Final score: New Zealand 7 South Africa 1. Picture: Fuad EsackNew Zealand captain Jacob Carey circling the goal area during his side's match against South Africa. Final score: New Zealand 7 South Africa 1. Picture: Fuad EsackHosts South Africa line up on the ice ahead of their opening clash against Hong Kong on Day 1 of last week’s IIHF Under-18 Championship Division III Group B tournament at GrandWest. Final score Hong Kong 4 South Africa 2. Picture: Fuad EsackSA’s Hlumelo Booi looks for the gap during his side’s final match against New Zealand at last week’s under-18 world championships. Picture: Fuad EsackThailand and Hong Kong faced off in a thrilling match on the final day of last week’s IIHF Under-18 Championship Division III Group B tournament at GrandWest. Final score: Thailand 5 Hong Kong 4. Picture: Fuad EsackSouth Africa faced Thailand on Day Two of last week’s under-18 ice hockey championships, going down 7-1. Picture: Fuad EsackHong Kong goalkeeper David Lam stares in disbelief as Thailand goes 1-0 up early in the clash between the two sides on the last day of the competition. Hong Kong bounced back in the second period after trailing 2-0 going into the break at the end of the first period. They came back even stronger in the third and final period to level the score at 4-all before Thailand scored the winner. Final score: Thailand 5 Hong Kong 4. Picture: Fuad EsackTeam SA under pressure during their match against Thailand on Day 2 of last week’s IIHF Under-18 Championship Division III Group B tournament at GrandWest. Picture: Fuad Esack
