What league does Italy U18 play in?

Italy U18 play in the WJC-18 D1B.

Who is the head coach of Italy U18?

The head coach of Italy U18 is Andrea Ambrosi.

Who is the captain of Italy U18?

The captain of Italy U18 is Philipp Winkler.

What are the team colors of Italy U18?

The team colors of Italy U18 are Blue + White.

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2025-2026 Italy U18 Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#20	Manuel Bampi (G)	18	2008	Merano, ITA	6'2"	170	L	Italy U19
	#1	Lorenzo Crepaz (G)	17	2008	Bolzano, ITA	5'10"	148	L	Austria U18i
	#25	Maximilian Häusler (G)	17	2009	Vipiteno, ITA	6'2"	157	L	Italy U19
DEFENSEMEN
	#8	Michael Achmüller (D)	17	2009	Bressanone, ITA	6'0"	152	L	Austria U18i
	#5	Liam Bianco (D)	17	2008	Merano, ITA	6'2"	179	R	Italy2
	#4	Nicolò Chiabrando (D)	17	2009	Savigliano, ITA	6'1"	172	L	Italy2
	#6	Riccardo Cominato (D)	18	2008	Belluno, ITA	6'0"	179	R	Swiss U18-Elit
	#2	Tommaso Levis (D)"A"	17	2008	Feltre, ITA	6'2"	183	R	Italy U19
	#24	Luca Pomella (D)	16	2009	Bolzano, ITA	5'10"	165	L	Austria U18i
	#18	Ben Zublasing (D)	16	2009	Bolzano, ITA	5'9"	139	L	Austria U18i
FORWARDS
	#17	Lorenzo Ferretti (F)	17	2008	Moncalieri, ITA	6'1"	185	R	AlpsHL
	#12	Noè Fontanive (F/D)	17	2009	Belluno, ITA	6'1"	176	L	Italy2
	#14	Christian Inama (F)	17	2008	Bolzano, ITA	6'3"	179	L	Italy U19
	#9	Victor Meneghetti (C/W)	17	2009	Belluno, ITA	5'10"	172	L	U18 Nationell
	#22	Andrea Rigoni (F)	17	2009	Asiago, ITA	5'11"	176	L	AlpsHL
	#7	Lorenz Steiner (F)"A"	18	2008	Bolzano, ITA	6'0"	161	L	Italy2
	#13	Alberto Talamini (F)	18	2008	Belluno, ITA	5'11"	157	L	AlpsHL
	#16	Luca Torchio (F)	16	2009	Varese, ITA	5'9"	172	L	Swiss U18-Elit
	#10	Samuele Trenti (F)	17	2008	Trento, ITA	6'0"	159	L	Italy U19
	#3	Andrea Vaccarino (F)	17	2009	Torino, ITA	5'11"	170	L	Italy2
	#21	Pietro Viel (F)	18	2008	San Candido, ITA	6'1"	165	L	DNL U20
	#23	Philipp Winkler (LW)"C"	18	2008	Brunico, ITA	6'0"	183	L	DNL U20
	#11	Angelo Zandegiacomo Mistrotione (F)	17	2009	Pieve di Cadore, ITA	5'8"	157	L	Swiss U18-Elit

Position: G: 3, D: 7, F: 13Av Age: 17.13 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 168 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Italy U18 Staff

Head CoachAndrea Ambrosi
Asst. CoachLuca Felicetti
Asst. CoachDino Grossi
Goaltending CoachMichele Lazzer
Team ManagerMassimiliano Rebeschin
Equipment ManagerAndrea Bertoldi
Physical TherapistLorenzo Magalini

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2025-2026 Italy U18 Captains

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Philipp Winkler

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Italy U18 Facts

Plays in: U18 World Championship Division 1 Group B
2027: WJC-18 D1B -
2026: WJC-18 D1B -
2025: WJC-18 D2A Promoted
2024: WJC-18 D1B Relegated

2025-2026 Italy U18 Roster Facts

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23 players

Experience

Italy U18: 131 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Italy U17 (Exhibition)

Italy U18 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/01/2026 04:30 PM UTC	Estonia U18	Italy U18	3 - 1	U18 WJC D1B
04/30/2026 09:30 AM UTC	Lithuania U18	Italy U18	2 - 3 (SO)	U18 WJC D1B
04/28/2026 01:00 PM UTC	Italy U18	France U18	0 - 4	U18 WJC D1B
04/26/2026 04:30 PM UTC	South Korea U18	Italy U18	0 - 4	U18 WJC D1B
04/25/2026 09:30 AM UTC	Italy U18	Austria U18	1 - 4	U18 WJC D1B

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Italy U18 History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-18 D1B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-18 D1B	5	1	3	-	1	0	9	13	5	1	5	-
2024-2025	WJC-18 D2A	5	5	0	-	0	0	23	7	15	3		Promoted
2023-2024	WJC-18 D1B	5	1	3	-	0	1	10	16	4	0.8	6	Relegated
2022-2023	WJC-18 D1B	5	3	1	-	0	1	9	9	10	2		-
2021-2022	WJC-18 D1B	5	3	2	-	0	0	15	18	9	1.8		-
2020-2021	WJC-18 D1B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	WJC-18 D1B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WJC-18 D1B	5	2	3	-	0	0	10	18	6	1.2	4	-
2017-2018	WJC-18 D1B	5	1	3	-	0	1	11	13	4	0.8	5	-
2016-2017	WJC-18 D1B	5	2	2	-	0	1	17	17	7	1.4	4	-
2015-2016	WJC-18 D1B	5	1	4	-	0	0	12	20	3	0.6	5	-
2014-2015	WJC-18 D1B	5	1	4	-	0	0	16	24	3	0.6	5	-
2013-2014	WJC-18 D1A	5	0	5	-	0	0	8	27	0	0	6	Relegated
2012-2013	WJC-18 D1A	5	2	2	-	0	1	11	24	7	1.4		-
2011-2012	WJC-18 D1A	5	1	1	-	1	2	17	20	7	1.4		-
2010-2011	WJC-18 D1	4	3	1	-	0	0	16	9	9	2.25		-
2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	5	0	-	0	0	55	3	15	3		Promoted
2008-2009	WJC-18 D1	5	0	3	-	0	2	8	20	2	0.4	6	Relegated
2007-2008	WJC-18 D1	5	2	2	-	0	1	17	10	7	1.4	4	-
2006-2007	WJC-18 D1	5	2	2	-	0	1	19	20	7	1.4	4	-
2005-2006	WJC-18 D2	5	5	0	0	-	-	35	2	10	2		Promoted
2004-2005	WJC-18 D1	5	0	3	2	-	-	14	17	2	0.4	6	Relegated
2003-2004	WJC-18 D1	5	2	2	1	-	-	14	16	5	1		-
2002-2003	WJC-18 D1	5	2	2	1	-	-	15	13	5	1		-
2001-2002	WJC-18 D1	4	1	3	0	0	0	9	15	2	0.5	5	Saved in relegation
2000-2001	WJC-18 D1	5	2	2	1	-	-	14	22	5	1	6	Saved in relegation
1999-2000	WJC-18 B	5	2	2	1	-	-	15	19	-	-	6	Saved in relegation
1998-1999	WJC-18 B	3	0	3	0	-	-	6	15	0	0	8	Relegated
	WJC-18 B	3	1	1	1	-	-	11	11	3	1	3	-

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