Nickname(s) | La Roja En Hielo (The Red On Ice) |
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Association | Federación Chilena de Hockey en Línea y en Hielo |
General Manager | Monica Arias |
Head coach | Monica Arias |
Captain | Carlos Valdebenito Jr. |
Top scorer | Carlos Valdebenito Jr, Miguel Villaroel, Stephane Binnebeek (2) |
Most points | Carlos Valdebenito Jr. (6) |
Team colors | |
IIHF code | CHI |
First international | |
Argentina 26–0 Chile (Mexico City, Mexico; 5 June 2017) |
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Biggest win | |
Chile 6–0 Brazil (Mexico City, Mexico; 8 June 2017) |
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Biggest defeat | |
Argentina 26–0 Chile (Mexico City, Mexico; 5 June 2017) |
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Pan American Ice Hockey Tournament | |
Appearances | 1 (first in 2017) |
Best result | 7th (2017) |
International record (W–L–T) | |
2–4–0 |
The Chilean national ice hockey team (Spanish: Selección de hockey sobre hielo de Chile) is the national ice hockey team of Chile. Chile is currently not ranked in the IIHF World Rankings and have not entered in any IIHF World Championship
The Chilean Ice and Inline Hockey Federation was founded and it joined the IIHF in 2000. It was the third South American nation to join the IIHF. There are three ice rinks in Santiago, Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas
The team made its debut in international ice hockey competition at the 2017 Pan American Tournament which was held in Mexico City, Mexico between 5 and 11 June 2017. The first game on 5 June 2017, was a loss to Argentina "A" 26–0. The second game came against the would be champions of the tournament, Mexico "A", losing 17–0. The third game created a number of milestones for Chile. The first goal in the country history and eventual game winner was scored by the Chilean captain, Carlos Valdebenito Jr., who also finished with what is now the current most points in the game record of 2 goals and 3 assists totaling 5 points in the 6–0 victory over Brazil "B". Chilean goalkeeper, Leonidas Aceitón, recorded its first shutout. The fourth game was a hard fought 4–3 victory over Argentina "B". The fifth game turned in a 6–0 loss to Colombia (Red). The sixth and final game was played on 11 June 2017, losing 9–0 to Brazil "A". The team finished 7th place with a record of 2–4.
Last roster update: 12th June 2017
Head coach: Monica Arias