Spain Women's National Under-18 Ice Hockey Team
The Spain women's national under-18 ice hockey team serves as the premier youth representative for Spain in international women's ice hockey. Managed by the Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo (Spanish Ice Sports Federation), the team competes in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Women's U18 Division I Group B Qualifications, striving to elevate the profile of the sport within the country.
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Key Facts
- Governing Body: Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo
- IIHF Code: ESP
- Captain: Elena Sans
- Head Coach: Perchristian Yngve
- Best Championship Result: 2nd place (2024)
- Overall International Record: 22 wins, 8 losses, and 0 ties
Team Leadership and Performance
The squad is currently led by head coach Perchristian Yngve, supported by assistant coaches Eduardo Martinez and Koldo Saenz. On the ice, the team is captained by Elena Sans.
Individual excellence has played a significant role in the team's success. Andrea Merino stands out as the team's most productive offensive player, holding the records for both the top scorer with 6 goals and the most total points with 9. In terms of experience, seven different players share the record for the most games played for the national side.
International Competition History
Spain's journey in international under-18 ice hockey began on January 26, 2017, in San Sebastián, Spain, where they faced Australia in their first international match, resulting in a 3–1 loss.
Since then, the team has shown significant growth, particularly in the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship - Division I B. Having made two appearances in this competition (starting in 2023), Spain achieved its best result in 2024, securing a 2nd place finish.
The team's history is marked by extreme margins of victory and defeat. Their biggest win occurred on January 8, 2024, in Jaca, Spain, where they defeated Chinese Taipei 15–0. Conversely, their heaviest defeats were 8–0 losses to both Austria and China in Katowice, Poland, in January 2026.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Association | Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo |
| IIHF Code | ESP |
| Top Scorer | Andrea Merino (6 goals) |
| Most Points | Andrea Merino (9 points) |
| International Record | 22–8–0 (W–L–T) |
| Best Result | 2nd (2024) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the head coach of the Spain women's U18 ice hockey team?
The team is led by head coach Perchristian Yngve.
What is the team's best result in the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship?
Their best result was finishing 2nd in 2024.
Who holds the record for the most points on the team?
Andrea Merino holds the record for the most points with a total of 9.
When and where did Spain play its first international U18 women's match?
The first international match took place on January 26, 2017, in San Sebastián, Spain, against Australia.
What is the biggest victory in the team's history?
Spain's biggest win was a 15–0 victory over Chinese Taipei on January 8, 2024, in Jaca, Spain.