Philippines women's national ice hockey team
| Nickname(s) | Philippine Eagles |
|---|---|
| Association | Hockey Philippines |
| General manager | Imelda Regencia[1] |
| Head coach | Juhani Ijäs[1] |
| Assistants | Jan Aro Regencia[1] |
| Captain | Bianca Cuevas |
| Most games | Bianca Cuevas Eadrea Ham (26) |
| Top scorer | Bianca Cuevas (34) |
| Most points | Bianca Cuevas (60) |
| Team colors | |
| IIHF code | PHI |
| Ranking | |
| Current IIHF | NR |
| First international | |
| Thailand 21–1 (Bangkok, Thailand; March 7, 2017) | |
| Biggest win | |
| 15–0 Kyrgyzstan (Al Ain, United Arab Emirates; May 31, 2025) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
| Thailand 21–1 (Bangkok, Thailand; March 7, 2017) | |
| IIHF Women's Asia Cup | |
| Appearances | 5 (first in 2017) |
| Best result | Gold (2025) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 13–6–0 | |
The Philippines women's national ice hockey team is the national women's ice hockey team of the Philippines.
History
The women's national team of the Philippines made its international debut at the 2017 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.[2] The team was mentored by Filipino head coach John Steven Füglister at the tournament.[3]
In 2018, the Philippines competed in the Division I tournament of the 2018 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team finished in third place, ahead of the India and behind the first-place host Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.[4] The squad's head coach for this tournament was Hector Navasero.[5]
The team improved its performance in the 2019 edition hosted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, clinching the Division I title after a 2–1 victory over the host United Arab Emirates in the final. The team was coached by Carl Montano.[6] With the win, they secured promotion to the top division.[7]
The Challenge Cup of Asia was scheduled to be held at home in Metro Manila in 2020.[8] However, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the tournament's cancellation[9] and forced the national team into a hiatus that lasted a few years.[10] Half of the squad that last played in 2019 had since left.[11]
Having skipped the tournament—now known as the Women's Asia Cup—in 2023, the Philippines returned to competitive play[10] in the 2024 edition, where it finished as silver medalist.[12] In the 2025 edition, the Philippines won their first ever gold.[13]
International competitions
Asia Cup
| Year | Host | Result | Pld | W | OW | OL | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bangkok | 5th place | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | Kuala Lumpur | 7th place (3rd in Division I) |
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi | 6th place (1st in Division I) |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Manila[a] | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[9] (was to enter the top division[8]) | |||||
| 2023 | Bangkok | Did not enter | |||||
| 2024 | Bishkek | Runners-up | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Al Ain | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team
Current roster
Roster for the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup[14][15]
Head coach: Juhani Ijäs
| No. | Pos. | Name | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Mikaella Zabrina Anne Lee | 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) | 60 kg (130 lb) | April 17, 2008 | Manila Hawks |
| 3 | D | Gerardine Ling Go | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | July 3, 1994 | Manila Hawks |
| 4 | F | Kimberly Athenna Sze | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 46 kg (101 lb) | December 20, 2008 | Krazy to the Max |
| 8 | F | Cassia Zeth Marino | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) | 80 kg (180 lb) | January 8, 1997 | Manila Hawks |
| 9 | F | Mikayla Dominique Pe Aguirre | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | 59 kg (130 lb) | October 19, 2008 | Mustangs Hockey |
| 10 | F | Bianca Yasmine Cuevas – C | 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) | 60 kg (130 lb) | September 3, 1998 | Manila Hawks |
| 17 | D | Gabrielle Formoso-Laysico | 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) | 56 kg (123 lb) | November 17, 1994 | Mustangs Hockey |
| 19 | F | Rhianne Hailie Jade Alix | 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) | 55 kg (121 lb) | December 19, 2006 | Krazy to the Max |
| 20 | D | Georgie Ann Regencia – A | 1.49 m (4 ft 11 in) | 49 kg (108 lb) | January 8, 1997 | Krazy to the Max |
| 22 | D | Rita Ann Ceguerra – A | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 57 kg (126 lb) | December 6, 1985 | Manila Hawks |
| 23 | F | Illeana Venice Jimenez | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | September 15, 2004 | Mustangs Hockey |
| 33 | F | Kathleen Nadine Tan | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 63 kg (139 lb) | March 27, 2003 | Manila Hawks |
| 36 | D | Nikka Marie Villanueva | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | 56 kg (123 lb) | June 5, 1989 | Mustangs Hockey |
| 39 | G | Rosalyn Elizabeth Angelina Lim | 1.48 m (4 ft 10 in) | 48 kg (106 lb) | September 21, 2002 | Eagles |
| 71 | F | Kayla Herbolario | 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) | 47 kg (104 lb) | August 31, 1994 | Manila Hawks |
| 77 | F | Rangel Dex Benitez | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) | 59 kg (130 lb) | July 7, 1997 | Blades Hockey Club |
| 87 | F | Jasmin Cian Alcido | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | January 18, 2006 | Krazy to the Max |
| 91 | D | Kamil Cubillo | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 75 kg (165 lb) | April 4, 1996 | Mustangs Hockey |
| 95 | F | Alyssa Candace Sanchez | 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) | 63 kg (139 lb) | November 21, 1991 | Eagles |
| 98 | D | Eadrea Ham | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | January 6, 1998 | Manila Hawks |
Head coach
All-time record against other nations
Last match update: June 4, 2025[16]
| Positive balance (more Wins) | |
| Neutral balance (Wins = Losses) | |
| Negative balance (more Losses) |
| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 7 |
| Iran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 |
| Malaysia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
| Singapore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Thailand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 11 |
| Total | 19 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 90 | 58 |
Notes
- ^ No venue was announced. There is no ice rinks in Manila city proper although there are ice rinks in Pasay and Mandaluyong.
References
- ^ a b c "2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup - Philippines". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Merk, martin (March 6, 2017). "Challenge Cup of Asia begins". IIHF. Archived from the original on March 12, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Team Roster - PHI - Philippines (Ice Hockey Women's Challenge Cup of Asia)" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- ^ Merk, Martin (March 9, 2018). "Malaysia makes it". IIHF. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ "Team Roster - PHI - Philippines (Ice Hockey Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Div I)" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ "PH team claims gold in Women's Challenge Cup Asia". ABS-CBN News. April 20, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
- ^ Valderrama, Aeron Paul (April 20, 2019). "Philippines breaks through with maiden Women's Challenge Cup gold". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "New season in Asia ahead". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Challenge Cup of Asia tournaments cancelled". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Morales, Luisa (March 15, 2024). "Halted by the pandemic, Philippine women's ice hockey team plunges back to action". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Deluvio, Rio (March 17, 2024). "Ice Queens: Breaking traditions with the Philippine national ice hockey team". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Cua, Aric John Sy (March 30, 2024). "PH settles for silver at IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Valderrama, Aeron Paul (June 7, 2025). "Philippine Women's Ice Hockey Team claims historic IIHF Asia Cup title". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ "IIHF Women's Asia Cup 2025 - PH Women's Team". Hockey Philippines. May 31, 2025. Archived from the original on June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Team Roster - Philippines". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Philippines Women All Time Results". National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved June 14, 2025.