2009 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia explained

Tourney Name:IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia
Year:2009
Size:155px
Country:United Arab Emirates
Dates:March 15 – March 20
Num Teams:8
Cities:1
Type:ih
Winners:United Arab Emirates
Count:1
Second:Thailand
Third:Malaysia
Games:20
Nextseason:2010

The 2009 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 15 March to 20 March. It was the second annual event, and was run by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).[1] United Arab Emirates won the championship, winning all five of its games and defeating Thailand in the final 5–3.

Group stage

Eight participating teams were placed in the following two groups. After playing a round-robin, the teams move to the preliminary round to decide the final ranking.

Group A

All times local.

Group B

All times local.

Playoff round

5th–8th playoffs

Fifth place

Medal playoffs

Gold medal game

Final rankings

Rank Team
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia . . Martin . Merk . 2010-04-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100424053209/http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/championships/asia/2009-men.html . 2010-04-24 . live .