What league does New Zealand U20 play in?

New Zealand U20 play in the WJC-20 D2B.

Who is the head coach of New Zealand U20?

The head coach of New Zealand U20 is George Hopkins.

Who is the captain of New Zealand U20?

The captain of New Zealand U20 is Lachlan Boniface.

Who is the general manager of New Zealand U20?

The general manager of New Zealand U20 is Graham Tappin.

New Zealand U20

WJC-20 D2B

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

New Zealand U20 were 1-4-0 in the 2025-26 WJC-20 D2B season with 3 points, 5th overall.

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2025-2026 New Zealand U20 Player Stats

All Positions

New Zealand U20 — 2025-2026 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
WJC-20 D2B
1.		Markus MacDonald (F)	5	2	1	3	0	-12
2.		Joel Paterson (C)	5	0	3	3	2	-14
3.		Seamus Gallagher (F)	5	2	0	2	0	-10
4.		William Bary (F)	5	2	0	2	0	-8
5.		Ollie Ruski-Jones (D)	5	1	1	2	2	-9
6.		Ollie Rout (F)	5	1	1	2	2	-10
7.		Samson Middleton (F)	5	1	1	2	6	-7
8.		Lennart Wimmer (F)	5	0	2	2	4	-7
9.		Dima Koptev (F)	5	1	0	1	0	-9
10.		Rico Clamor (F)	5	1	0	1	2	-9
11.		Aaron Byfield (D)	4	0	1	1	0	0
12.		Lachlan Boniface (D)	5	0	1	1	0	-18
13.		Harry Campbell (F)	5	0	1	1	0	-6
14.		Eli Paek (F/D)	5	0	0	0	0	-10
15.		Jesse Hutchins (D)	5	0	0	0	0	-7
16.		Will Speakman (LW)	5	0	0	0	0	-13
17.		Jielin Yang (D)	5	0	0	0	2	-3
18.		Liam Rasmussen (D)	5	0	0	0	2	-17

New Zealand U20 — 2025-2026 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
WJC-20 D2B
1.		Caleb Price (G)	5	8.11	.823	1	3	-	0	229:18	144
2.		Jake Thompson (G)	3	11.34	.790	0	1	-	0	68:47	49

2025-2026 New Zealand U20 Staff

Head CoachGeorge Hopkins
Asst. CoachMike Byck
Asst. CoachJean-Christian Lavoie
General ManagerGraham Tappin
Team ManagerAndrew Mills
Physical TherapistCampbell Shepherd

Team Staff History

2025-2026 New Zealand U20 Captains

"C"

Lachlan Boniface

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 New Zealand U20 Demographics

New Zealand U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 World Championship Division 2 Group B
2027: WJC-20 D2B -
2026: WJC-20 D2B -
2025: WJC-20 D3A Promoted
2024: WJC-20 D3A -

2025-2026 New Zealand U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

20 players

Experience

New Zealand U20: 138 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

New Zealand U20 Games

New Zealand U20 — 2025-2026 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
01/24/2026 06:30 PM UTC	Serbia U20	New Zealand U20	4 - 3	U20 WJC D2B
01/22/2026 11:30 AM UTC	New Zealand U20	Netherlands U20	0 - 16	U20 WJC D2B
01/21/2026 03:00 PM UTC	Israel U20	New Zealand U20	9 - 1	U20 WJC D2B
01/19/2026 11:30 AM UTC	Iceland U20	New Zealand U20	2 - 6	U20 WJC D2B
01/18/2026 11:30 AM UTC	New Zealand U20	Australia U20	1 - 13	U20 WJC D2B

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New Zealand U20 History and Standings

New Zealand U20 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-20 D2B	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-20 D2B	5	1	4	-	0	0	11	44	3	0.6	5	-
2024-2025	WJC-20 D3A	5	5	0	-	0	0	32	8	15	3		Promoted
2023-2024	WJC-20 D3A	5	3	1	-	1	0	31	17	11	2.2		-
2022-2023	WJC-20 D3	3	1	2	-	0	0	9	10	3	1	3	Placement game win
2021-2022	WJC-20 D3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Withdrawn
2019-2020	WJC-20 D3	3	0	3	-	0	0	3	18	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2018-2019	WJC-20 D3	3	0	3	-	0	0	1	22	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2017-2018	WJC-20 D3	5	0	5	-	0	0	11	40	0	0	6	Relegated
2016-2017	WJC-20 D3	3	2	1	-	0	0	12	12	6	2	2	Bronze game loss
2015-2016	WJC-20 D3	6	4	2	-	0	0	29	16	12	2		-
2014-2015	WJC-20 D3	4	2	1	-	0	1	13	11	7	1.75		-
2013-2014	WJC-20 D3	5	4	1	-	0	0	29	6	12	2.4		-
2012-2013	WJC-20 D3	5	3	2	-	0	0	13	12	9	1.8		-
2011-2012	WJC-20 D3	4	2	2	-	0	0	19	14	6	1.5		-
2010-2011	WJC-20 D3	6	2	4	-	0	0	17	43	6	1	5	-
2009-2010	WJC-20 D3	4	1	2	-	0	1	6	10	4	1	4	Placement game loss
2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	6	0	-	0	0	66	15	18	3		Promoted
2006-2007	WJC-20 D3	5	2	2	-	1	0	22	18	8	1.6		-
2005-2006	WJC-20 D2	5	0	5	0	-	-	2	64	0	0	6	Relegated
2004-2005	WJC-20 D3	5	3	1	1	-	-	28	15	7	1.4		Promoted
2003-2004	WJC-20 D3	5	1	4	0	-	-	10	30	2	0.4	6	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

New Zealand U20 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Harry Campbell (F)	2026-2027	Iron County Yeti	USPHL Premier	9	3	2	5	2
2.	Joel Paterson (F)	2026-2027	Metro Jets	USPHL Premier	7	0	3	3	4
3.	Morgan Blair (D)	2026-2027	East Texas Baptist Univ.	ACHA II	5	1	1	2	4
4.	Ollie Ruski-Jones (D)	2026-2027	Florida Jr. Blades	NCDC	5	0	0	0	2
5.	Eli Paek (D)	2026-2027	WB/Scranton Knights (Premier)	USPHL Premier	6	0	0	0	0
6.	Jacob Carey (F)	2026-2027	American International College	NCAA III	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

New Zealand U20 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	165 lbs	19.20
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	176 lbs	19.25
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.00
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.20
2019-2020	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	18.58

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Joshua Hay (F)	21	20	15	35
2.	Jacob Carey (F)	12	16	17	33
3.	Chris Eaden (F)	6	16	12	28
4.	Dale Harrop (F)	11	10	14	24
5.	Ivan Dalmatau (F)	10	12	9	21

Franchise All-Time Goals

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Joshua Hay (F)	21	20	15	35
2.	Jacob Carey (F)	12	16	17	33
3.	Chris Eaden (F)	6	16	12	28
4.	Ivan Dalmatau (F)	10	12	9	21
5.	Dale Harrop (F)	11	10	14	24

Franchise All-Time Assists

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jacob Carey (F)	12	16	17	33
2.	Joshua Hay (F)	21	20	15	35
3.	Dale Harrop (F)	11	10	14	24
4.	Chris Eaden (F)	6	16	12	28
5.	Richard Idoine (D)	11	1	12	13

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Joshua Hay (F)	21	20	35	67
2.	Ethan Henare (D)	9	1	2	58
3.	Gino Heyd (F)	4	2	3	45
4.	Tristan Darling (D)	9	4	6	42
5.	Connor Harrison (F)	7	7	13	39

Franchise All-Time Games Played

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Joshua Hay (F)	21	20	15	35
2.	Martin Lee (F)	16	10	8	18
3.	Braedyn Durbin (D)	16	1	6	7
4.	Monty Brown (F)	16	0	0	0
5.	Shaun Harrison (F)	15	7	9	16

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Chris Eaden (F)	6	16	28	4.67
2.	Jacob Carey (F)	12	16	33	2.75
3.	Remy Sandoy (D)	4	5	10	2.50
4.	Jackson Fontaine (F)	5	8	12	2.40
5.	Dale Harrop (F)	11	10	24	2.18

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Chris Eaden (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	16	12	28	4.67	2
2.	Joshua Hay (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	10	8	18	3.00	6
3.	Dale Harrop (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	7	11	18	3.00	0
4.	Martin Lee (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	8	7	15	2.50	6
5.	Jacob Carey (F)	2024-2025	WJC-20 D3A	5	6	9	15	3.00	0

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Chris Eaden (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	16	12	28	4.67	2
2.	Joshua Hay (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	10	8	18	3.00	6
3.	Martin Lee (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	8	7	15	2.50	6
4.	Jackson Fontaine (F)	2023-2024	WJC-20 D3A	5	8	4	12	2.40	6
5.	Joshua Hay (F)	2006-2007	WJC-20 D3	5	8	3	11	2.20	37

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Chris Eaden (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	16	12	28	4.67	2
2.	Dale Harrop (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	7	11	18	3.00	0
3.	Jacob Carey (F)	2024-2025	WJC-20 D3A	5	6	9	15	3.00	0
4.	Joshua Hay (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	10	8	18	3.00	6
5.	Jordan Challis (F)	2007-2008	WJC-20 D3	6	6	8	14	2.33	2

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

New Zealand U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ethan Henare (D)	2011-2012	WJC-20 D3	3	0	0	0	0.00	50
2.	Gino Heyd (F)	2009-2010	WJC-20 D3	4	2	1	3	0.75	45
3.	Joshua Hay (F)	2006-2007	WJC-20 D3	5	8	3	11	2.20	37
4.	Tristan Darling (D)	2013-2014	WJC-20 D3	5	2	1	3	0.60	36
5.	Connor Harrison (F)	2011-2012	WJC-20 D3	3	4	4	8	2.67	35