Greece national ice hockey team
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The Greek National Ice Hockey Team is the national ice hockey
team of Greece
, and member of the International Ice Hockey Federation
. Greece is currently in the Division III. There are 10 teams (7 men's and 3 woman) with 200 registered players.
in 1984 by players that returned to Greece from abroad. The first official Greek Championship was held in 1989 in the Peace and Friendship Stadium with five teams taking place. It was the first time hockey games were held in a normal size rink. In 1990 the first Junior National Team was formed and took part in the World Junior Championship Pool C, held in Yugoslavia. In 1991 the Junior National Team took part in the World Junior Championship, held in Italy. In 1992 the first ever Men's Greek National Team was formed and took place in the World Championships Pool C held in South Africa. With only two weeks of serious training abroad and the support of the Greeks of South Africa, the National Team won the Bronze medal, placing them 21st overall. It was extraordinary for a team to win a medal in their first appearance at the World Championships.
Despite the great achievement, the start of the decline of the sport came in 1993. Economic help was discontinued by the Greek Undersecretary of State for Sports and all expenses to keep ice hockey alive were passed over to the players. Practices stopped and many players quit.
Since May 2003 the last ice rink in Greece closed and the national team was left without an ice rink. In the next 4 years, players of the national team traveled at their own expense in the Czech Republic
in order to train themselves.
Ice hockey was slowly dying until Dimitris Kalyvas (currently the captain of Team Greece) tried to convince the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that the National Team is still active and that development of the sport is continuing in Greece despite not having a rink. He later got the support of the Hellenic Ice Sports Federation. After many emails, the IIHF decided to send 2 delegates to Athens to investigate. After a review done by the IIHF in 2008, Greece retained its status within the IIHF, and took part in a qualification tournament against Armenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo prior to the 2008 Division III championship in Luxembourg. They defeated both teams, beating Armenia 8 - 5 (although Armenia was forced to Forfeit each game 5 - 0), and Bosnia-Herzegovina 10 - 1. They took part in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 World Championship Div.III. In 2010 they won the Silver medal (the best result in the history of the sport) at the 2010 World Championship Div.III
which was held in Luxembourg, from April 14- April 17. The Team was successful in winning the Silver Medal, Gold went to Ireland and the host country Luxembourg won Bronze
Qualification-
Ice hockey
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team of Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, and member of the International Ice Hockey Federation
International Ice Hockey Federation
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. Greece is currently in the Division III. There are 10 teams (7 men's and 3 woman) with 200 registered players.
History
Ice Hockey started in GreeceGreece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
in 1984 by players that returned to Greece from abroad. The first official Greek Championship was held in 1989 in the Peace and Friendship Stadium with five teams taking place. It was the first time hockey games were held in a normal size rink. In 1990 the first Junior National Team was formed and took part in the World Junior Championship Pool C, held in Yugoslavia. In 1991 the Junior National Team took part in the World Junior Championship, held in Italy. In 1992 the first ever Men's Greek National Team was formed and took place in the World Championships Pool C held in South Africa. With only two weeks of serious training abroad and the support of the Greeks of South Africa, the National Team won the Bronze medal, placing them 21st overall. It was extraordinary for a team to win a medal in their first appearance at the World Championships.
Despite the great achievement, the start of the decline of the sport came in 1993. Economic help was discontinued by the Greek Undersecretary of State for Sports and all expenses to keep ice hockey alive were passed over to the players. Practices stopped and many players quit.
Since May 2003 the last ice rink in Greece closed and the national team was left without an ice rink. In the next 4 years, players of the national team traveled at their own expense in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
in order to train themselves.
Ice hockey was slowly dying until Dimitris Kalyvas (currently the captain of Team Greece) tried to convince the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that the National Team is still active and that development of the sport is continuing in Greece despite not having a rink. He later got the support of the Hellenic Ice Sports Federation. After many emails, the IIHF decided to send 2 delegates to Athens to investigate. After a review done by the IIHF in 2008, Greece retained its status within the IIHF, and took part in a qualification tournament against Armenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo prior to the 2008 Division III championship in Luxembourg. They defeated both teams, beating Armenia 8 - 5 (although Armenia was forced to Forfeit each game 5 - 0), and Bosnia-Herzegovina 10 - 1. They took part in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 World Championship Div.III. In 2010 they won the Silver medal (the best result in the history of the sport) at the 2010 World Championship Div.III
2009 World Championship Roster
| # | Player | Position | Shoots | Date of birth | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  |
Grigoris Apostolidis | F | R | Sep. 5, 1969 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 3 | |
Lazaros Efkarpidis | F | L | Feb. 18, 1979 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 6 | |
Georgios Kouleles | F | R | Oct. 2, 1983 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 8 | |
Iasonas Pachos | F | R | Aug. 3, 1985 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 10 | |
Alexandros Valsamas-Rallis | F | R | Oct. 1, 1984 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 12 | |
Kyriakos Adamidis | F | L | Dec. 03, 1990 | PAOK Thessaloniki H.C. |
| 13 | |
Ioannis Koufis | F | R | Jun. 25, 1965 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 15 | |
Themistoklis Lambridis | F | R | Aug. 17, 1984 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 16 | |
Victor Mateevitsi | F | R | Sep. 20, 1984 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 17 | |
Giorgos Adamidis | F | L | Jan. 24, 1965 | PAOK Thessaloniki H.C. |
| 19 | |
Giorgos Kalyvas | F | L | Dec. 6, 1978 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 21 | |
(C) Dimitris Kalyvas | F | L | Dec. 11, 1973 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| # | Player | Position | Shoots | Date of birth | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | |
Nikos Chatzigiannis | D | L | Jan. 20, 1978 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 9 | |
(A) Ioannis Ziakas | D | L | Jul. 31, 1972 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 11 | |
(A) Orestis Tilios | D | L | Nov. 7, 1974 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 22 | |
Kostas Lembesis | D | R | Jun. 6, 1972 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 23 | |
Panagiotis Iatridis | D | L | Oct. 18, 1978 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 24 | |
Nikolaos Papadopoulos | D | R | Dec. 22, 1987 | HC Pardubice HC Pardubice HC ČSOB Pojišťovna Pardubice is a professional ice hockey club that plays in the Czech Extraliga. It is located in Pardubice, home venue is ČEZ Arena. The club previously was named HC Eaton Pardubice, but since the 2011–12 season the club is named HC ČSOB Pojišťovna Pardubice.-History:Ice hockey is... |
| # | Player | Position | Catches | Date of birth | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Giorgos Fiotakis | G | L | Jan. 25, 1971 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 25 | |
Dalibor Ploutsis | G | L | Nov. 15, 1976 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| Title | Staff Member | |
|---|---|---|
| General Manager |  |
Mirel Dumitrache |
| Head Coach | |
Panagiotis Efkarpidis |
| Assistant Coach | |
Yannis Giatagatzidis |
| Team Leader | |
Christos Chatziathanassiou |
| Equipment Manager | |
Ioannis Tilios |
2008 World Championship Roster
| # | Player | Position | Shoots | Date of birth | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | |
Grigoris Apostolidis | F | R | Sep. 5, 1969 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 3 | |
Lazaros Efkarpidis | F | L | Feb. 18, 1979 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 8 | |
Iasonas Pachos | F | R | Aug. 3, 1985 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 10 | |
Alexandros Valsamas-Rallis | F | R | Oct. 1, 1984 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 11 | |
(A) Orestis Tilios | F | L | Nov. 7, 1974 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 12 | |
Thanasis Kesidis | F | L | Apr. 15, 1964 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 13 | |
Ioannis Koufis | F | R | Jun. 25, 1965 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 15 | |
Themistoklis Lambridis | F | R | Aug. 17, 1984 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 19 | |
Giorgos Kalyvas | F | L | Dec. 6, 1978 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 21 | |
(C) Dimitris Kalyvas | F | L | Dec. 11, 1973 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| # | Player | Position | Shoots | Date of birth | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | |
Fivos Kaminis | D | R | Apr. 29, 1983 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 5 | |
Nikos Chatzigiannis | D | L | Jan. 20, 1978 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 7 | |
Ionnis Giatagatzidis | D | R | Jan 7, 1964 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 9 | |
(A) Ioannis Ziakas | D | L | Jul. 31, 1972 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 14 | |
Diogenis-Panagiotis Souras | D | R | Sep. 8, 1986 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 22 | |
Kostas Lembesis | D | R | Jun. 6, 1972 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 23 | |
Panagiotis Iatridis | D | L | Oct. 18, 1978 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 24 | |
Nikolaos Papadopoulos | D | R | Dec. 22, 1987 | HC Pardubice HC Pardubice HC ČSOB Pojišťovna Pardubice is a professional ice hockey club that plays in the Czech Extraliga. It is located in Pardubice, home venue is ČEZ Arena. The club previously was named HC Eaton Pardubice, but since the 2011–12 season the club is named HC ČSOB Pojišťovna Pardubice.-History:Ice hockey is... |
| # | Player | Position | Catches | Date of birth | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Giorgos Fiotakis | G | L | Jan. 25, 1971 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| 25 | |
Dalibor Ploutsis | G | L | Nov. 15, 1976 | Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptamenoi Pagodromoi Athinai Iptameni Pagodromi Athinai is an ice hockey team in Athens, Greece. They play in the Greek Ice Hockey Championship.-History:The club was founded in 1984, and joined the newly-started Greek Championship in 1989. They finished as runner-up, losing to Aris Saloniki, in the 1989, 1990, and 1991... |
| Title | Staff Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | |
Panagiotis Efkarpidis |
| Assistant Coach | |
Ioannis Tilios |
| Team Leader | |
Christos Chatziathanassiou |
| Equipment Manager | |
Victor Mateevitsi |
| Equipment Manager | |
Pavlos Kasampoulis |
| Team Staff | |
Georgios Kouleles |
World Championship record
| Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 1992 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships - Group 2 :- Consolation Round 11-12 Place :Poland was relegated to Group B.- Quarterfinals :- Semifinals :- Match for third place :- Final :-World Championship Group B :Played in Klagenfurt April 2-12... |
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Bronze in Group B of Pool C (21st) |
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9th place in Group B of Pool C (38th) |
| 1998 1998 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships -World Championship Group C :Played March 22-28 in Budapest, Székesfehérvár and Dunaújváros.- Group 1 :- Group 2 :- Final Round 25-28 Place :Hungary was promoted to Group B.- Consolation Round 29-32 Place :... |
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8th place in Pool D (40th) |
| 1999 1999 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships -World Championship Group C:Played at Eindhoven and Tilburg, Netherlands April 5–11. Yugoslavia was supposed to particpate in this tournament, but was prevented by the host Dutch government.-Group 1:-Group 2:-Final Round 25-28 Place:... |
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8th place in Pool D (39th) |
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5th place in Div III (45th) |
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4th place in Div III (44th) |
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Silver in Group B of Division III |
All-time Record against other nations
As of May 25, 2009| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 28 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 16 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 28 | |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 22 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 42 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
2010 World Championship
The Greece national ice hockey team competed in the 2010 IIHF World Championship Division III2010 IIHF World Championship Division III
The 2010 IIHF World Championship Division III was an international Ice Hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The tournament was contested from April 13–18, 2010. For the first time in the third division the teams was separated into two groups...
which was held in Luxembourg, from April 14- April 17. The Team was successful in winning the Silver Medal, Gold went to Ireland and the host country Luxembourg won Bronze
1992 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships Group C2
Here are the Results of Team Greece's first medal winning championship in 1992.Qualification-