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 Dave Le Comte.

Who is the captain of New Zealand?

The captain of New Zealand is Darren Blong.

Who is the general manager of New Zealand?

The general manager of New Zealand is Peter Anderson.

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2001-2002 New Zealand Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#26	Greg Davis (G)	46	1980	Auckland, NZL	5'9"	150	L	-
	#1	Roland Weber (G)	52	1974		6'2"	196	L	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#17	Rene Aish (D/C)	53	1972	Balmoral, NZL	5'11"	216	-	-
	#19	Darren Blong (F/C)"C"	59	1966		6'0"	187	L	-
	#22	Ryan Chamberlain (D/F)	50	1975		6'0"	220	L	-
	#8	Corey Down (D)	47	1979		5'11"	209	R	-
	#9	Duane Finch (D)	56	1970		5'9"	183	L	-
	#2	Timothy Heidemann (D)	53	1973		5'11"	181	R	-
	#3	Scott Hossack (D)	55	1970		5'8"	185	L	-
	#12	Hamish Lewis (D)	44	1982		5'11"	198	R	-
	#18	Stacey Rout (D)	43	1983	Queenstown, NZL	5'7"	161	L	-
	#21	Timothy Williams (D)	49	1976		5'9"	198	L	-
FORWARDS
	#14	Simon Glass (F)	44	1982	Timaru, NZL	6'1"	209	R	-
	#24	Ivar Hoglund (LW)	47	1979		5'10"	154	L	-
	#10	Dennis Monk (F)	52	1973		6'0"	214	L	-
	#16	Eugene Nesterov (F)	47	1979		5'10"	159	L	-
	#15	Mike Sam (F)	56	1969		5'1"	159	-	-
	#11	Hamish Wheeler (F)	46	1980		5'11"	165	R	-
	#23	Simon Wilson (F)	49	1976	Invercargill, NZL	5'8"	168	-	-

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 7Av Age: 25.89 yearsAv Ht: 5'10"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

2001-2002 New Zealand Staff

Head CoachDave Le Comte
Asst. CoachMarianne Scott
General ManagerPeter Anderson

Team Staff History

2001-2002 New Zealand Captains

"C"

Darren Blong

Team Captaincy History

2001-2002 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 -

2001-2002 New Zealand Roster Facts

Nationalities

19 players

Experience

New Zealand: 170 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

New Zealand 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

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

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Kyle March (F)	2026-2027	TUS	III-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-
2.	Jacob Carey (F)	2026-2027	American International College	NCAA III	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Jacob Ratcliffe (F)	2026-2027	Courchevel-Méribel-Pralognan	Division 2	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	27.79
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	27.73
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	27.91
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	28.55
2018-2019	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	29.14

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Regular Season

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

#	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

#	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.

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Steve Fahey (F)	1986-1987	7	9	16
2.	Norm Hawker (F)	1986-1987	7	9	13
3.	John Dowman (F)	1986-1987	7	9	11
4.	Braden Lee (F)	2006-2007	4	7	11
5.	Jacob Carey (F)	2025-2026	5	7	11

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Steve Fahey (F)	1986-1987	7	9	16
2.	Norm Hawker (F)	1986-1987	7	9	13
3.	John Dowman (F)	1986-1987	7	9	11
4.	Andrew Cox (F)	2013-2014	5	9	10
5.	Braden Lee (F)	2006-2007	4	7	11

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Charlie Huber (F)	2013-2014	5	8	8
2.	Steve Fahey (F)	1986-1987	7	7	16
3.	Jordan Challis (F)	2017-2018	5	7	10
4.	Alexander Polozov (F)	2022-2023	5	7	7
5.	Nicholas Henderson (F)	2014-2015	5	6	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Richard Idoine (D)	2012-2013	5	4	33
2.	Rene Aish (D)	1997-1998	5	1	33
3.	Andrew Hay (D)	2009-2010	5	0	31
4.	Alex Regan (F)	2024-2025	5	1	27
5.	Stacey Rout (D)	2003-2004	5	0	25