United Arab Emirates men's national ice hockey team explained

United Arab Emirates
Badge:Emblem of the United Arab Emirates.svg
Badge Size:140px
Association:UAE Ice Sports Federation
General Manager:Juma Al-Dhaheri
Coach:David Rich
Asst Coach:David Ciboch
Captain:Obaid Al-Mehairbi
Most Games:Juma Al-Dhaheri (113)
Top Scorer:Juma Al-Dhaheri (108)
Most Points:Juma Al-Dhaheri (227)
Home Stadium:Abu Dhabi Ice Rink
Iihf Code:UAE
Iihf Max:36
Iihf Max Date:2024
Iihf Min:48
Iihf Min Date:2019
World Champ Apps:10
World Champ First:2010
World Champ Best:31st (2024)
World Champ2 Name:Asian Winter Games
World Champ2 Apps:3
World Champ2 First:2007
World Champ2 Best:6th (2007)
Regional Name:Arab Cup of Ice Hockey
Regional Cup Apps:1
Regional Cup First:2008
Regional Cup Best: 1st (2008)
Regional2 Name:IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia
Regional2 Cup Apps:9
Regional2 Cup First:2009
Regional2 Cup Best: 1st (2009, 2012, 2017)
Regional3 Name:Gulf Ice Hockey Championship
Regional3 Cup Apps:4
Regional3 Cup First:2010
Regional3 Cup Best: 1st (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016)
Record:92–39–1

The UAE national ice hockey team (Arabic: منتخب الإمارات العربية المتحدة لهوكي الجليد) is the national men's ice hockey team of the United Arab Emirates. It is operated under the UAE Ice Sports Federation and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).[1] As of 26 May 2019, the UAE is currently ranked 48th in the IIHF World Ranking and competes in Division III Group A tournament of the World Championships.

History

In June 2008, the UAE took part in the inaugural Arab Cup in Abu Dhabi, also involving the national teams of Algeria, Morocco, and Kuwait. They went on to finish first in the standings and won the gold medal after defeating Kuwait, 4–1. They won the gold in the 2009 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia also in Abu Dhabi.

In 2010, the UAE became the first from an Arab nation to play in the IIHF World Championship when they participated in Division III.[2] Although the UAE was not ranked in the world rankings until they played against Ireland, Luxembourg, and Greece, and finished last in Group A with a record of four losses. Their new head coach was Teemu Taruvuori of Finland. In May 2010, the UAE participated in the Kuwaiti organized GCC Gulf Championship, finishing first after winning all three of their games.[3]

Withdrawal from 2011 and 2016 IIHF tournaments

The UAE decided to withdraw from the 2011 Division III tournament in Cape Town, South Africa because they refused to compete against Israel, who was also in the tournament. They also withdrew from the 2016 Division III tournament, with no reason cited.[4]

Tournament record

World Championships

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did not enter
46th place
3 0 0 0 3
Withdrew from tournament
did not participate
46th place
5 0 0 0 5
45th place
5 1 0 1 3
46th place
6 1 0 1 4
Withdrew from tournament
47th place
4 0 0 0 4
49th place
3 1 0 0 2
47th place
5 4 0 0 1
Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[5] [6]
37th place
4 4 0 0 0
35th place
5 5 0 0 0
31st place 5 3 0 0 2
TBD
Total 11/14 45 19 0 2 24

Asian Winter Games

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did not enter
6th place 4 2 0 0 2
8th place
6 4 0 0 2
7th place
5 3 0 0 2
Total 3/3 15 9 0 0 6

Arab Cup/GCC Gulf Championship

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Arab Cup (2008)
1st place 5 4 1 0 0
GCC Gulf Championship (2010–2016)
1st place 3 3 0 0 0
1st place 5 4 1 0 0
1st place 5 5 0 0 0
1st place 5 5 0 0 0
GCC Games (2022)
1st place 3 3 0 0 0
Total 6/6 26 24 2 0 0

Challenge Cup of Asia

width=30Yearwidth=150Hostwidth=120Resultwidth=30width=30width=35width=30width=30
did not participate
1st place 5 5 0 0 0
2nd place 5 3 0 1 1
2nd place 5 4 0 0 1
1st place 5 5 0 0 0
6th place 5 2 0 1 2
2nd place 5 3 1 0 1
2nd place 4 3 0 0 1
2nd place 4 3 0 0 1
1st place 4 3 1 0 0
did not participate
Singapore
Total 9/13 42 31 2 2 7

All-time record against other nations

Last match update: 27 April 2024[7]

Key
     Positive balance (more Wins)
     Neutral balance (Wins = Losses)
     Negative balance (more Losses)
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2 2 0 0 16 6
1 1 0 0 5 4
4 4 0 0 60 2
1 1 0 0 4 3
5 4 0 1 27 14
2 1 0 1 12 13
10 3 0 7 39 39
1 0 0 1 1 4
4 2 0 2 19 26
3 1 0 2 6 11
9 4 1 4 37 27
1 1 0 0 7 2
1 1 0 0 10 0
1 1 0 0 9 6
2 0 0 2 5 15
1 1 0 0 10 6
1 0 0 1 0 38
17 17 0 0 83 19
3 0 0 3 8 30
7 2 0 5 19 48
3 3 0 0 22 0
6 6 0 0 46 7
1 1 0 0 9 4
8 8 0 0 38 12
1 1 0 0 9 0
1 1 0 0 7 1
4 0 0 4 6 33
6 6 0 0 47 9
4 4 0 0 28 3
2 2 0 0 19 2
1 0 0 1 2 5
4 4 0 0 30 6
2 0 0 2 0 23
13 10 0 3 58 39
3 2 0 1 21 19
2 1 0 1 10 8
Total 132 90 1 41 694 477

Current roster

Roster for the 2024 IIHF World Championship Division II.[8]

Head coach: David Rich

No.Pos.NameHeightWeightBirthdate Team
3 F 1.7m (05.6feet) 70abbr=onNaNabbr=on 27 January 1983 Al Ain Theebs
4 F 1.7m (05.6feet) 68abbr=onNaNabbr=on 14 October 1999 Abu Dhabi Storms
6 D 1.87m (06.14feet) 95abbr=onNaNabbr=on 19 August 1992 Dubai White Bears
8 F 1.82m (05.97feet) 84abbr=onNaNabbr=on 27 June 2002 Dubai Mighty Camels
9 D Nils Remess – A 1.8m (05.9feet) 78abbr=onNaNabbr=on 19 May 1990 Abu Dhabi Storms
11 F 1.93m (06.33feet) 95abbr=onNaNabbr=on 27 February 1998 Abu Dhabi Storms
12 F 1.91m (06.27feet) 89abbr=onNaNabbr=on 12 January 2004 Abu Dhabi Storms
13 F 1.8m (05.9feet) 86abbr=onNaNabbr=on 9 August 1993 Al Ain Theebs
15 D 1.86m (06.1feet) 85abbr=onNaNabbr=on 11 March 1993 Al Ain Theebs
16 F 1.7m (05.6feet) 65abbr=onNaNabbr=on 1 January 1974 Al Ain Theebs
17 D 1.94m (06.36feet) 100abbr=onNaNabbr=on 5 January 1991 Dubai White Bears
18 F 1.82m (05.97feet) 84abbr=onNaNabbr=on 26 September 1999 Al Ain Theebs
19 F Luka Vukoja – A 1.8m (05.9feet) 81abbr=onNaNabbr=on 14 February 1995 KHL Mladost
20 GK 1.86m (06.1feet) 85abbr=onNaNabbr=on 21 September 2002 Dubai Mighty Camels
21 F 1.8m (05.9feet) 67abbr=onNaNabbr=on 6 December 2001 Abu Dhabi Storms
22 F 1.76m (05.77feet) 86abbr=onNaNabbr=on 12 May 1999
23 F 1.69m (05.54feet) 55abbr=onNaNabbr=on 12 January 1998 Abu Dhabi Storms
24 F Omer Al Mehairbi – C 1.76m (05.77feet) 71abbr=onNaNabbr=on 6 September 2001 Abu Dhabi Shaheen
25 GK 1.69m (05.54feet) 73abbr=onNaNabbr=on 3 January 2001 Abu Dhabi Storms

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UAE ice hockey team 'know we can compete' | The National . The National. Abu Dhabi . 24 October 2016.
  2. Web site: From Abu Dhabi to the Acropolis. Loonen. Joeri. 20 April 2010. International Ice Hockey Federation. 20 April 2010.
  3. Web site: UAE wins Gulf Championship . Martin . Merk . . 8 June 2010 . 9 June 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100611082859/http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/article/uae-wins-gulf-championship.html . 11 June 2010 . live.
  4. Web site: Men's Div. III begins. 31 March 2016. IIHF.com. 31 March 2016.
  5. Web site: Men’s Division II, III cancelled. IIHF. 13 March 2020.
  6. Web site: IIHF – IIHF Council announces more cancellations. 18 November 2020. International Ice Hockey Federation.
  7. Web site: Ice Hockey in U.A.E. . 2023-04-30 . National Teams of Ice Hockey . en-US.
  8. Web site: Team Roster UA Emirates. iihf.com. 20 April 2024.

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