Thai U-16 Ice Hockey Team Beats New Zealand 3-2
Thailand's U-16 ice hockey team beat hosts New Zealand 3-2 to open the 2026 Pan Pacific Series, with three different scorers
The 2026 Pan Pacific Ice Hockey Series takes place from October 29 to November 2 in New Zealand, featuring four nations: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Teams play a round-robin format, with the top two advancing to the final and the bottom two contesting third place.
On October 30, Thailand's U-16 team opened their campaign against hosts New Zealand, delivering a strong performance to secure a 3-2 victory. Goals from Thanin Wongsan, Anakin Khongphet, and Pichayaphum Watcharakun each contributed one goal, earning Thailand an impressive three points to start the tournament.
In their next fixture, Thailand's U-16 squad faces Australia on October 31, aiming to build on their winning start and secure a spot in the final.