What league does New Zealand play in?

New Zealand play in the WC D2B.

When was New Zealand founded?

New Zealand was founded in 1977.

Who is the head coach of New Zealand?

The head coach of New Zealand is Rod Philpot.

Who is the captain of New Zealand?

The captain of New Zealand is Darren Blong.

New Zealand

WC D2B

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1997-1998

1997-1998 Season

New Zealand were 1-2 in the 1997-98 WC D season with 2 points, 2nd in the Stage 2 - Placement (5-8) and 8th overall.

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1997-1998 New Zealand Roster

New Zealand — 1997-1998 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	Simon Canning (G)	62	1964		5'8"	168	L	-
	Brent Taylor (G)	47	1979		5'10"	168	L	-
DEFENSEMEN
	Rene Aish (D/C)	53	1972	Balmoral, NZL	5'11"	216	-	-
	Chris Blong (D)	57	1969		6'3"	203	R	-
	Darren Blong (F/C)"C"	59	1966		6'0"	187	L	-
	Steve Conroy (D)	51	1975		6'1"	185	-	-
	Heath McCormack (D)	47	1979		6'0"	194	-	-
	Karl Peni (D)	56	1969		6'0"	198	-	-
	Daniel Seth (D)	52	1974		6'2"	192	L	-
	Timothy Williams (D)	49	1976		5'9"	198	L	-
FORWARDS
	Daniel Ainsworth (D/RW)	52	1974		5'7"	172	L	-
	Tim Cooper (F)	52	1974		6'0"	209	-	-
	Peter Fahey (F)	52	1974		6'0"	172	-	-
	Steve Fahey (F)	55	1971		5'9"	209	-	-
	Jamie Gilliam (F)	51	1974		5'8"	143	L	-
	Eirik John Hoglund (C)	51	1975		5'11"	172	-	-
	Ivar Hoglund (LW)	47	1979		5'10"	154	L	-
	Michael B. Luggen (RW)	53	1973		6'0"	176	-	-
	Graeme Scott (D/F)	57	1969		6'1"	187	L	-
	Ramon Jay Thackwell (LW)	49	1976		6'2"	196	-	-
Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 10Av Age: 24.60 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 New Zealand Staff

Head CoachRod Philpot

Team Staff History

1997-1998 New Zealand Captains

"C"

Darren Blong

Team Captaincy History

1997-1998 New Zealand Demographics

New Zealand Facts

Plays in: World Championship Division 2 Group B
2027: WC D2B -
2026: WC D2B -
2025: WC D2B -
2024: WC D2B -

1997-1998 New Zealand Roster Facts

Nationalities

20 players

Experience

New Zealand: 150 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

New Zealand Games

New Zealand — 1997-1998 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/12/2026 01:30 PM UTC	New Zealand	Kyrgyzstan	5 - 4	WC D2B
04/11/2026 05:00 PM UTC	Chinese Taipei	New Zealand	2 - 9	WC D2B
04/09/2026 05:00 PM UTC	New Zealand	Bulgaria	7 - 1	WC D2B
04/07/2026 10:00 AM UTC	Iceland	New Zealand	6 - 2	WC D2B
04/06/2026 10:00 AM UTC	New Zealand	Israel	6 - 7 (OT 62:31)	WC D2B

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New Zealand History and Standings

New Zealand — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WC D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WC D2B	5	3	1	-	0	1	29	20	10	2		-
2024-2025	WC D2B	5	3	2	-	0	0	14	14	9	1.8		-
2023-2024	WC D2B	5	3	1	-	0	1	22	18	10	2		-
2022-2023	WC D2B	5	2	3	-	0	0	15	22	6	1.2	4	-
2021-2022	WC D2B	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	6	Withdrawn
2020-2021	WC D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	WC D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WC D2B	5	3	2	-	0	0	26	18	9	1.8		-
2017-2018	WC D2B	5	4	1	-	0	0	33	14	12	2.4		-
2016-2017	WC D2B	5	4	1	-	0	0	23	11	12	2.4		-
2015-2016	WC D2B	5	2	3	-	0	0	27	19	6	1.2	4	-
2014-2015	WC D2B	5	3	2	-	0	0	21	17	9	1.8		-
2013-2014	WC D2B	5	2	2	-	1	0	15	18	8	1.6		-
2012-2013	WC D2B	5	4	1	-	0	0	24	16	12	2.4		-
2011-2012	WC D2A	5	0	5	-	0	0	5	59	0	0	6	Relegated
2010-2011	WC D2	5	3	2	-	0	0	19	8	9	1.8		-
2009-2010	WC D2	5	2	3	-	0	0	9	39	6	1.2	4	-
2008-2009	WC D3	5	4	0	-	1	0	32	7	14	2.8		Promoted
2007-2008	WC D2	5	0	5	-	0	0	11	23	0	0	6	Relegated
2006-2007	WC D3	4	4	0	-	0	0	29	6	12	3		Promoted
2005-2006	WC D2	5	0	5	0	-	-	6	26	0	0	6	Relegated
2004-2005	WC D2	5	1	4	0	-	-	14	31	2	0.4	5	-
2003-2004	WC D2	5	1	4	0	-	-	13	61	2	0.4	5	-
2002-2003	WC D3	2	2	0	0	-	-	14	3	4	2		Promoted
2001-2002	WC D2Q	2	0	1	1	-	-	9	17	1	0.5	3	-
2000-2001	WC D2	5	0	5	0	-	-	12	56	0	0	6	Relegated
1999-2000	WC D	2	0	2	0	-	-	5	13	0	0	6	Promoted
	WC D	2	1	1	0	-	-	4	11	2	1	2	-
1998-1999	WC D	2	0	2	0	-	-	3	14	0	0	6	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

New Zealand — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jacob Ratcliffe (F)	2026-2027	Courchevel-Méribel-Pralognan	Division 2	3	2	4	6	0
2.	Morgan Blair (D)	2026-2027	East Texas Baptist Univ.	ACHA II	5	1	1	2	4
3.	Morgan Blair (D)	2026-2027	East Texas Baptist Univ.	ACHA III	2	0	0	0	0
4.	Kyle March (F)	2026-2027	TUS	III-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-
5.	Jacob Carey (F)	2026-2027	American International College	NCAA III	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

New Zealand — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	27.89
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	187 lbs	27.86
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	28.05
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	28.70
2018-2019	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	29.14

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Andrew Cox (F)	49	33	23	56
2.	Brett Speirs (F)	42	24	25	49
3.	Jordan Challis (F)	58	15	26	41
4.	Gino Heyd (F)	34	14	27	41
5.	Nicholas Henderson (F)	40	11	27	38

Franchise All-Time Goals

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Andrew Cox (F)	49	33	23	56
2.	Brett Speirs (F)	42	24	25	49
3.	Eugene Nesterov (F)	18	20	13	33
4.	Chris Eaden (F)	28	17	17	34
5.	Braden Lee (F)	27	17	13	30

Franchise All-Time Assists

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gino Heyd (F)	34	14	27	41
2.	Nicholas Henderson (F)	40	11	27	38
3.	Jordan Challis (F)	58	15	26	41
4.	Brett Speirs (F)	42	24	25	49
5.	Andrew Cox (F)	49	33	23	56

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Andrew Hay (D)	72	2	9	85
2.	Joshua Hay (F)	47	16	31	78
3.	Rene Aish (D)	32	2	12	67
4.	Brett Speirs (F)	42	24	49	56
5.	Andrew Cox (F)	49	33	56	50

Franchise All-Time Games Played

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Andrew Hay (D)	72	2	7	9
2.	Jordan Challis (F)	58	15	26	41
3.	Corey Down (D)	50	6	17	23
4.	Andrew Cox (F)	49	33	23	56
5.	Dale Harrop (F)	48	2	14	16

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Eugene Nesterov (F)	18	20	33	1.83
2.	Colin McIntosh (F)	15	11	26	1.73
3.	Matt Schneider (F)	15	11	25	1.67
4.	Jackson Fontaine (F)	5	7	8	1.60
5.	Jacob Ratcliffe (F)	14	13	22	1.57

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Steve Fahey (F)	1986-1987	WC D	7	9	7	16	2.29	10
2.	Norm Hawker (F)	1986-1987	WC D	7	9	4	13	1.86	0
3.	John Dowman (F)	1986-1987	WC D	7	9	2	11	1.57	0
4.	Braden Lee (F)	2006-2007	WC D3	4	7	4	11	2.75	10
5.	Jacob Carey (F)	2025-2026	WC D2B	5	7	4	11	2.20	0

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Steve Fahey (F)	1986-1987	WC D	7	9	7	16	2.29	10
2.	Norm Hawker (F)	1986-1987	WC D	7	9	4	13	1.86	0
3.	John Dowman (F)	1986-1987	WC D	7	9	2	11	1.57	0
4.	Andrew Cox (F)	2013-2014	WC D2B	5	9	1	10	2.00	0
5.	Braden Lee (F)	2006-2007	WC D3	4	7	4	11	2.75	10

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Charlie Huber (F)	2013-2014	WC D2B	5	0	8	8	1.60	2
2.	Steve Fahey (F)	1986-1987	WC D	7	9	7	16	2.29	10
3.	Jordan Challis (F)	2017-2018	WC D2B	5	3	7	10	2.00	0
4.	Alexander Polozov (F)	2022-2023	WC D2B	5	0	7	7	1.40	2
5.	Nicholas Henderson (F)	2014-2015	WC D2B	5	4	6	10	2.00	0

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

New Zealand — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Richard Idoine (D)	2012-2013	WC D2B	5	2	2	4	0.80	33
2.	Rene Aish (D)	1997-1998	WC D	5	0	1	1	0.20	33
3.	Andrew Hay (D)	2009-2010	WC D2	5	0	0	0	0.00	31
4.	Alex Regan (F)	2024-2025	WC D2B	5	1	0	1	0.20	27
5.	Stacey Rout (D)	2003-2004	WC D2	5	0	0	0	0.00	25