Results

IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/28 14:30 5 [5] Mexico U20 v Israel U20 [1] W 3-6
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/27 11:00 4 [4] Turkey U20 v Israel U20 [1] W 1-4
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/25 14:30 3 [1] Israel U20 v Kyrgyzstan U20 [6] W 16-1
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/23 18:00 2 Israel U20 v Bulgaria U20 W 7-3
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/22 14:30 1 Israel U20 v New Zealand U20 W 8-6
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 02/02 17:30 1 Australia U20 v Israel U20 L 4-1
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 02/01 17:30 2 [1] Israel U20 v Turkey U20 [3] W 6-4
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/30 14:00 3 [1] Israel U20 v Bosnia and Herzegovina U20 [4] W 10-0
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/29 17:30 3 [1] Israel U20 v Turkey U20 [3] W 6-3
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/27 10:30 2 Bulgaria U20 v Israel U20 W 0-8
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 01/26 10:30 1 Israel U20 v South Africa U20 W 16-1
IIHF U20 World Champs Div 3 07/30 20:00 50 Australia U20 v Israel U20 L 1-0

The Israel men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team of Israel. The team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of Israel, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Israel first played at the 1997 World Junior Championships, but did not return until 2016.

History

Israel played its first U20 game during the 1997 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. They were placed in Pool D with the games being held in Sofia, Bulgaria. Israel's first game was against Estonia which they lost 12–3. The game is also recorded as Israel's largest ever loss. Within Pool D Israel was drawn into a preliminary group against Estonia, South Africa, and Yugoslavia. They finished the preliminary round in third place after managing to win their game against South Africa. Based on the positions in the preliminary round the teams were then drawn into placement games against the other preliminary group. Israel was drawn into the placement game for fifth place against the hosts Bulgaria. They won the game 7–3, which is also their largest ever win in international participation.

After leaving the U20 level for several years, the team returned to the tournament for 2016. Playing in Division III, the lowest tier, they finished fourth out of the seven teams. The following year Israel finished fifth. They won the 2018 tournament, and were promoted to Division IIB for 2019. A fifth-place finish ensured they stayed in Division IIB for 2020.

The Israel U20 ice hockey team is a young and talented group of players who represent Israel in international competitions. The team is made up of players under the age of 20 who have been selected for their skill, dedication, and passion for the sport.

The team has been steadily improving over the years and has gained recognition for their hard work and determination. They have competed in various international tournaments, including the IIHF World Junior Championships, where they have faced tough competition from some of the world's top teams.

The Israel U20 team is known for their strong defensive play and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. They are a well-coached team that plays with discipline and teamwork, and they are always looking to improve and grow as a unit.

Off the ice, the team is committed to promoting ice hockey in Israel and inspiring young players to pursue their dreams. They are proud ambassadors of their country and are dedicated to representing Israel with honor and pride.