South Africa men's national ice hockey team
 South Africa uses their national emblem as a badge on their players jerseys. | |
| Association | South African Ice Hockey Federation |
|---|---|
| General Manager | Ben Denysschen |
| Head coach | Johan Sundin |
| Assistants | Magnus Ramström |
| Captain | Andre Marais |
| Most games | Andre Marais (74) |
| Most points | Michael Edwards (81) |
| Home stadium | Grandwest Ice Arena[1] |
| Team colors | |
| IIHF code | RSA |
 | |
| Ranking | |
| Current IIHF |
44  |
| Highest IIHF | 37 (2003) |
| Lowest IIHF | 44 (2018) |
| First international | |
.svg.png){kind=small} .svg.png){kind=small} (Lausanne, Switzerland; 3 March 1961) | |
| Biggest win | |
  (Mexico City, Mexico; 7 March 2005) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
 (Bled, Slovenia; 16 March 1993) | |
| IIHF World Championships | |
| Appearances | 28 (first in 1961) |
| Best result | 19th (1961, 1966) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 52–81–1 | |
The South African national ice hockey team is the national men's ice hockey team of South Africa. It is controlled by the South African Ice Hockey Federation and has been a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) since 25 February 1937. It was the only African-based team in the IIHF. South Africa is currently ranked 44th in the world rankings and competes in Division III of the IIHF World Championships.
World Championship record
| Year | City | Country | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Geneva & Lausanne | Switzerland | 5th place in Group C (19th) |
| 1966 | Jesenice | Yugoslavia | 3rd place in Group C (19th) |
| 1992 | Johannesburg | South Africa | 2nd place in Group C2 (28th) |
| 1993 | Bled | Slovenia | 12th place in Group C (32nd) |
| 1994 | Barcelona | Spain | 8th place in Group C2 (35th) |
| 1995 | Johannesburg | South Africa | 8th place in Group C2 (37th) |
| 1997 | Ankara | Turkey | 1st Group E (NR) |
| 1998 | Krugersdorp | South Africa | 5th place in Group D (37th) |
| 1999 | Krugersdorp | South Africa | 5th place in Group D (37th) |
| 2000 | Reykjavík | Iceland | 4th place in Group D (37th) |
| 2001 | Majadahonda | Spain | 4th place in Division IIA (36th) |
| 2002 | Cape Town | South Africa | 5th place in Division II Group A (37th) |
| 2003 | Seoul | South Korea | 5th place in Division II Group A (38th) |
| 2004 | Elektrenai | Lithuania | 6th place in Division II Group B (40th) |
| 2005 | Mexico City | Mexico | Silver in Division III (42nd) |
| 2006 | Sofia | Bulgaria | 6th place in Division II Group A (40th) |
| 2007 | Dundalk | Ireland | 4th place in Division III (44th) |
| 2008 | Luxembourg City | Luxembourg | Silver in Division III (42nd) |
| 2009 | Sofia | Bulgaria | 6th in Division II Group B (40th) |
| 2010 | Yerevan | Armenia | Bronze in Division III Group B (44th) |
| 2011 | Cape Town | South Africa | Silver in Division III (42nd) |
| 2012 | Sofia | Bulgaria | 6th in Division II Group B (39th) |
| 2013 | Cape Town | South Africa | Gold in Division III (41st) |
| 2014 | Jaca | Spain | 5th in Division II Group B (39th) |
| 2015 | Cape Town | South Africa | 6th in Division II Group B (40th) |
| 2016 | Istanbul | Turkey | 2nd in Division III (42nd) |
| 2017 | Sofia | Bulgaria | 5th in Division III (45th) |
| 2018 | Cape Town | South Africa | 5th in Division III (44th) |
| 2019 | Sofia | Bulgaria |
Roster
From the 2017 IIHF World Championship Division III.[2]
| # | Name | Pos | S/C | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Cameron Birrell | F | L | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | 81 kg (179 lb) | 13 August 1990 (aged 26) | |
| 20 | Gary Bock | G | L | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | 120 kg (260 lb) | 7 March 1984 (aged 33) | |
| 8 | Xander Botha | F | L | 181 cm (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | 83 kg (183 lb) | 6 October 1994 (aged 22) | |
| 23 | Callum Bremner | D | R | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | 75 kg (165 lb) | 12 October 1994 (aged 22) | |
| 7 | Dylan Compton | F | R | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | 80 kg (180 lb) | 5 March 1997 (aged 20) |  |
| 14 | Marinus de Jager | F | R | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | 76 kg (168 lb) | 26 April 1999 (aged 17) | |
| 3 | Reegan du Buisson | F | R | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | 92 kg (203 lb) | 10 June 1995 (aged 21) | |
| 6 | Michael Edwards | F | R | 182 cm (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | 60 kg (130 lb) | 20 September 1978 (aged 38) | |
| 9 | Marc Giot | F | R | 182 cm (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | 95 kg (209 lb) | 23 July 1981 (aged 35) | |
| 21 | Jason Gonsalves | D | R | 179 cm (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in) | 73 kg (161 lb) | 4 September 1992 (aged 24) | |
| 19 | Keenan Gordan | D | R | 179 cm (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in) | 76 kg (168 lb) | 21 September 1996 (aged 20) | |
| 16 | Brandon Husselman | F | R | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | 85 kg (187 lb) | 8 August 1997 (aged 19) | |
| 5 | Deen Magmoed | D | R | 184 cm (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | 90 kg (200 lb) | 2 May 1990 (aged 26) | |
| 15 | Reelan Malgas | D | R | 172 cm (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | 67 kg (148 lb) | 4 September 1995 (aged 21) | |
| 12 | Andre Marais | D | R | 184 cm (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | 90 kg (200 lb) | 13 August 1981 (aged 35) | |
| 1 | Charl Pretorius | G | R | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | 19 February 1997 (aged 20) |  |
| 24 | Uthman Samaai | F | R | 192 cm (6 ft 3 1⁄2 in) | 102 kg (225 lb) | 14 May 1993 (aged 23) | |
| 4 | Joaqium Valadas | F | L | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | 80 kg (180 lb) | 15 January 1985 (aged 32) | |
| 13 | Jean-Michel van Doesburgh | F | R | 187 cm (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) | 88 kg (194 lb) | 27 March 1985 (aged 31) | |
| 11 | Denzil Verwey | D | L | 174 cm (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | 71 kg (157 lb) | 31 March 1995 (aged 21) | |
| 10 | Marinus Willemstijn | F | R | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | 77 kg (170 lb) | 2 February 1990 (aged 27) | |
All-time record against other nations
As of April 16, 2017[3]
| Opponent | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Aga | Diff | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | +32 | 100.00% |
 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 63 | -40 | 0.00% |
.svg.png){kind=small} | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 88 | -71 | 10.00% |
 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | +15 | 100.00% |
 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 37 | -29 | 0.00% |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 0.00% |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 100.00% |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 0.00% |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | -13 | 0.00% |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 42 | -41 | 0.00% |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0.00% |
 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 7 | +11 | 88.00% |
 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 8 | +42 | 100.00% |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 100.00% |
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 57 | -50 | 0.00% |
 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 100.00% |
 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 66.67% |
 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 46 | -25 | 12.50% |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 35 | -33 | 0.00% |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | -32 | 0.00% |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | -15 | 0.00% |
 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 18 | +32 | 71.43% |
 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 28.57% |
 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 9 | +37 | 100.00% |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 0.00% |
 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 56 | 38 | +18 | 69.23% |
 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 18 | -20 | 25.00% |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 33 | -30 | 0.00% |
.svg.png){kind=small} | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 40 | -30 | 0.00% |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | -29 | 0.00% |
 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 46 | -38 | 0.00% |
 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 67 | -57 | 0.00% |
 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 106 | 19 | +87 | 90.00% |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 100.00% |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 0.00% |
| Total | 134 | 52 | 1 | 81 | 606 | 869 | -263 | 35.66% |
All-time record against other teams
As of March 28, 2012[3]
| Opponent | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Aga | Diff | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 33 | -17 | 20.00% |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0.00% |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 0.00% |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0.00% |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 0.00% |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 72 | -41 | 16.81% |
References
- ↑ The Ice Station
- ↑ "2017 IIHF World Championship Division III - South Africa (Men)" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
- 1 2 "South-Africa-Men-All-Time-Results.pdf" (PDF). National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
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