What league does Australia U18 play in?

Australia U18 play in the WJC-18 D2B.

Who is the head coach of Australia U18?

The head coach of Australia U18 is Steve Laforet.

Who is the general manager of Australia U18?

The general manager of Australia U18 is Paul Kelly.

Australia U18

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2018-2019

2018-2019 Season

Australia U18 were 1-4-0 in the 2018-19 WJC-18 D2B season with 3 points, 5th overall.

2018-2019 Australia U18 Club Stats

Australia U18 — 2018-2019 Club Stats — Skaters
Skater	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Nathaniel Benson (LW)	totals		47	31	31	62	26	-
	Adelaide Generals	AJIHL	15	11	11	22	20	-
	Adelaide Adrenaline	AIHL	19	3	3	6	2	-
	Adelaide Jokers	IHSA Premier	13	17	17	34	4	-
Thomas Moncrieff (C)	totals		38	27	28	55	56	-
	Sydney Sabres	AJIHL	15	10	7	17	24	-
	Sydney Bears	AIHL	6	0	1	1	0	-
	Penrith Raptors	ECSL	17	17	20	37	32	-
Liam McAuley (C)	totals		35	18	18	36	16	-7
	KMH Budapest U18	EBJL	6	1	2	3	0	-7
	Perth Sharks	AJIHL	7	1	1	2	10	-
	KMH Budapest U18	Hungary U18	3	2	1	3	-	-
	Northern Vikings	WASL	19	14	14	28	6	-
Declan Bronte (D)	totals		56	4	31	35	6	-
	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 18U	USPHL 18U	27	3	15	18	2	-
	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 18U	T1EHL 18U	29	1	16	17	4	-
Cooper Metcalf (F)	totals		16	24	6	30	8	-
	Melbourne Mustangs	AIHL	4	0	0	0	0	-
	IHV Tigers U18	Australia U18	12	24	6	30	8	-
Reece Lukowiak (C)	totals		34	4	9	13	16	-
	Banff Hockey Academy Varsity	CSSHL U17	24	4	9	13	16	-
	Banff Hockey Academy Prep	CSSHL U18	10	0	0	0	0	-
Arum Rapchuk (W)	Brisbane Blitz	AJIHL	15	8	4	12	0	-
Max Miller (F)	totals		19	4	5	9	6	-
	Sydney Sabres	AJIHL	13	2	1	3	6	-
	Reach Rebels	ECSL	6	2	4	6	0	-
Jacob Laver (D)	Red Deer Chiefs 15AA	REM15HL	26	3	6	9	18	-
Zachery Gumm (F)	A21 Academy U18	PSHF U18	29	1	8	9	6	-
Kalin Njirich (D)	totals		20	5	2	7	8	-
	Perth Sharks	AJIHL	8	2	1	3	4	-
	West Coast Flyers	WASL	12	3	1	4	4	-
Ethan Hawes (D)	Everett Jr. Silvertips 16U AAA	NAPHL 16U	16	1	6	7	4	-
Anthony Njirich (D)	West Coast Flyers	WASL	10	2	3	5	4	-
Arthur Wang (D)	Schomberg Cougars	PJCHL	30	1	4	5	22	-
Connor Schultz (F)	totals		19	3	1	4	6	-
	Sydney Sabres	AJIHL	15	3	1	4	6	-
	Newcastle Northstars	AIHL	4	0	0	0	0	-
Justin Dixon (F)	IHV Tigers U18	Australia U18	2	3	0	3	0	-
Ben Handberg (F)	Adelaide Falcons	IHSA Premier	3	0	1	1	0	-
Marcus Hosen (D)	Sydney Ice Dogs	AIHL	4	0	0	0	0	-
Mathieu Vaillancourt (F/D)	Perth Sharks	AJIHL	6	0	0	0	0	-

Australia U18 — 2018-2019 Club Stats — Goalies
Goalie	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	TOI
Jakob Doornbos (G)	totals		9	2.44	.909	0	5-4-0	405:00
	Melbourne Glaciers	AJIHL	9	2.44	.909	0	5-4-0	405:00
	CBR Brave	AIHL	0	-	-	-	-	0:00
Jeremy Friederich (G)	totals		32	4.33	.855	3	15-13-0	1592:00
	Adelaide Generals	AJIHL	10	1.70	.936	2	6-4-0	450:00
	Adelaide Adrenaline	AIHL	5	7.40	.811	0	0-1-0	122:00
	Adelaide Jokers	IHSA Premier	17	4.71	.808	1	9-8-0	1020:00

2018-2019 Australia U18 Staff

Head CoachSteve Laforet
Asst. CoachBrent Laver
General ManagerPaul Kelly
Team ManagerMiranda Ransome
Equipment ManagerRhett Kelly
Physical TherapistEvan Adair

Team Staff History

2018-2019 Australia U18 Demographics

Australia U18 Facts

Plays in: U18 World Championship Division 2 Group B
2027: WJC-18 D2B -
2026: WJC-18 D2B -
2025: WJC-18 D2B -
2024: WJC-18 D2B -

2018-2019 Australia U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

21 players

Experience

Australia U18: 161 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Australia U18 Games

Australia U18 — 2018-2019 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/11/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Netherlands U18	Australia U18	6 - 4	U18 WJC D2B
04/09/2026 10:30 AM UTC	Belgium U18	Australia U18	2 - 3 (SO)	U18 WJC D2B
04/08/2026 10:30 AM UTC	Australia U18	Mexico U18	3 - 2	U18 WJC D2B
04/06/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Australia U18	Chinese Taipei U18	5 - 1	U18 WJC D2B
04/05/2026 05:30 PM UTC	Australia U18	Serbia U18	4 - 8	U18 WJC D2B

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Australia U18 History and Standings

Australia U18 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-18 D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-18 D2B	5	2	2	-	1	0	19	19	8	1.6	4	-
2024-2025	WJC-18 D2B	5	2	1	-	1	1	21	19	9	1.8		-
2023-2024	WJC-18 D2B	5	2	2	-	0	1	23	23	7	1.4	4	-
2022-2023	WJC-18 D2B	5	2	3	-	0	0	12	20	6	1.2	5	-
2021-2022	WJC-18 D2B	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	5	Withdrawn
2020-2021	WJC-18 D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	WJC-18 D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WJC-18 D2B	5	1	4	-	0	0	12	21	3	0.6	5	-
2017-2018	WJC-18 D2A	5	0	5	-	0	0	4	44	0	0	6	Relegated
2016-2017	WJC-18 D2B	5	4	1	-	0	0	19	7	12	2.4		Promoted
2015-2016	WJC-18 D3A	5	4	1	-	0	0	25	22	12	2.4		Promoted
2014-2015	WJC-18 D2B	5	0	4	-	0	1	11	49	1	0.2	6	Relegated
2013-2014	WJC-18 D3A	5	4	1	-	0	0	14	6	12	2.4		Promoted
2012-2013	WJC-18 D2B	5	0	5	-	0	0	3	31	0	0	6	Relegated
2011-2012	WJC-18 D2B	5	1	3	-	0	1	8	20	4	0.8	5	-
2010-2011	WJC-18 D3	3	3	0	-	0	0	29	2	9	3	1	Champion
2009-2010	WJC-18 D2	5	0	4	-	0	1	7	37	1	0.2	6	Relegated
2008-2009	WJC-18 D3	4	4	0	-	0	0	63	3	12	3		Promoted
2007-2008	WJC-18 D2	5	0	5	-	0	0	8	33	0	0	6	Relegated
2006-2007	WJC-18 D2	5	0	3	-	2	0	13	25	4	0.8	5	-
2005-2006	WJC-18 D2	5	2	3	0	-	-	13	30	4	0.8	5	-
2004-2005	WJC-18 D3	5	5	0	0	-	-	46	6	10	2		Promoted
2003-2004	WJC-18 D2	5	0	4	1	-	-	5	42	1	0.2	6	Relegated
2002-2003	WJC-18 D3	3	3	0	0	-	-	28	6	6	2		Promoted
2001-2002	AJC-18 D1	5	4	1	0	-	-	74	13	8	1.6		-
2000-2001	AJC-18 D1	3	1	1	1	-	-	11	16	3	1		-
1999-2000	AJC-18 D1	3	0	3	0	-	-	2	27	0	0	4	-
1998-1999	AJC-18 D1	3	0	3	0	-	-	0	40	0	0	4	-
1997-1998	AJC-18	5	2	3	0	-	-	42	60	4	0.8	4	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Australia U18 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Artem Astafiev (F)	2026-2027	Wolves Hockey Club 18U	JPHL 18U	7	8	8	16	8
2.	Benjamin Shearer (F)	2026-2027	Washington Little Caps 18U AAA	AYHL 18U	10	4	5	9	4
3.	Kale Costa (F)	2026-2027	VHK Vsetín	1. liga	10	6	2	8	0
4.	Ruben Nalos (F)	2026-2027	Elmira Jr. Aviators 18U AAA	THF 18U	7	3	5	8	2
5.	Benjamin Shearer (F)	2026-2027	Washington Little Caps 18U AAA	18U AAA	13	3	5	8	-
6.	Bryce Hodges (F)	2026-2027	Butte Irish	NA3HL	7	3	0	3	16
7.	Jed Lake (F)	2026-2027	Vernon Vipers	BCHL	6	2	0	2	0
8.	Mikko Rippon (D)	2026-2027	Jokipojat U20	U20 Mestis	3	1	1	2	0
9.	Logan Brodie (F)	2026-2027	Jersey Hitmen	NCDC	4	1	1	2	6
10.	Mickey Nottle (D)	2026-2027	CIHA Voyageurs U18 Prep	CSSHLE U18	5	0	2	2	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Australia U18 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'10"	165 lbs	17.45
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	172 lbs	17.52
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	174 lbs	17.38
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	168 lbs	17.14
2018-2019	View Roster	5'11"	172 lbs	16.86

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lliam Webster (F)	11	13	15	28
2.	Wehebe Darge (F)	4	17	10	27
3.	Austin McKenzie (F)	14	15	6	21
4.	Warren Jayawardene (F)	8	12	9	21
5.	Matt Stringer (F)	5	17	3	20

Franchise All-Time Goals

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Wehebe Darge (F)	4	17	10	27
2.	Matt Stringer (F)	5	17	3	20
3.	Austin McKenzie (F)	14	15	6	21
4.	Lliam Webster (F)	11	13	15	28
5.	Warren Jayawardene (F)	8	12	9	21

Franchise All-Time Assists

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lliam Webster (F)	11	13	15	28
2.	Alexander Otto (F)	5	3	12	15
3.	Joel McFadden (F)	9	4	11	15
4.	Wehebe Darge (F)	4	17	10	27
5.	Billy Cliff (F)	9	7	10	17

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	David Manning (F)	15	7	14	66
2.	Jarred Seymour (D)	10	3	9	62
3.	Mikko Rippon (D)	5	0	1	56
4.	Todd Graham (D)	10	0	1	56
5.	Murray Wand (F)	16	12	13	50

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ruben Nalos (F)	20	9	9	18
2.	Murray Wand (F)	16	12	1	13
3.	Andrew Petrie (F)	16	4	5	9
4.	Jed Lake (F)	15	9	6	15
5.	David Manning (F)	15	7	7	14

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Wehebe Darge (F)	4	17	27	6.75
2.	Matt Stringer (F)	5	17	20	4.00
3.	Alexander Otto (F)	5	3	15	3.00
4.	Eric Sewell (F)	4	4	11	2.75
5.	Warren Jayawardene (F)	8	12	21	2.63

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Wehebe Darge (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18 D3	4	17	10	27	6.75	18
2.	Matt Stringer (F)	2010-2011	WJC-18 D3	5	17	3	20	4.00	2
3.	Lliam Webster (F)	2001-2002	AJC-18 D1	5	8	10	18	3.60	12
4.	Joel McFadden (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18 D3	4	4	11	15	3.75	4
5.	Alexander Otto (F)	2010-2011	WJC-18 D3	5	3	12	15	3.00	6

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Wehebe Darge (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18 D3	4	17	10	27	6.75	18
2.	Matt Stringer (F)	2010-2011	WJC-18 D3	5	17	3	20	4.00	2
3.	Austin McKenzie (F)	2010-2011	WJC-18 D3	5	9	3	12	2.40	6
4.	Findlay Wood (F)	2016-2017	WJC-18 D2B	5	9	2	11	2.20	4
5.	Lliam Webster (F)	2001-2002	AJC-18 D1	5	8	10	18	3.60	12

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Alexander Otto (F)	2010-2011	WJC-18 D3	5	3	12	15	3.00	6
2.	Joel McFadden (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18 D3	4	4	11	15	3.75	4
3.	Wehebe Darge (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18 D3	4	17	10	27	6.75	18
4.	Lliam Webster (F)	2001-2002	AJC-18 D1	5	8	10	18	3.60	12
5.	Paul Meyer (F)	2001-2002	AJC-18 D1	5	6	8	14	2.80	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Australia U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jarred Seymour (D)	2006-2007	WJC-18 D2	5	4	4	0.80	58
2.	Mikko Rippon (D)	2022-2023	WJC-18 D2B	5	1	1	0.20	56
3.	Ben Gebert (D)	2003-2004	WJC-18 D2	5	0	0	0.00	40
4.	Todd Graham (D)	2007-2008	WJC-18 D2	5	0	0	0.00	38
5.	Kalin Njirich (D)	2018-2019	WJC-18 D2B	5	1	1	0.20	36