Austria men's national junior ice hockey team
The Austrian men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Austria. The team represents Austria at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Junior Championship.
A version of the coat of arms of Austria, with simplified eagle's feathers, is the badge used on the players jerseys. | |
| Association | Austrian Ice Hockey Association |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jason O'Leary |
| Captain | Johannes Bischofberger |
| Most games | Dieter Kalt (28) |
| Top scorer | Thomas Vanek (17) |
| Most points | Oliver Setzinger (29) |
| IIHF code | AUT |
| First international | |
| France 3 - 1 Austria (Caen, France; March 5, 1979) | |
| Biggest win | |
| Austria 19 - 3 Hungary (Klagenfurt, Austria; March 7, 1980) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
| Soviet Union 19 - 1 Austria (Augsburg, West Germany; December 27, 1980) | |
| IIHF World Junior Championship | |
| Appearances | 45 (first in 1979) |
| Best result | 8th (1981) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 76-85-15 | |
History edit
Austria made its first Pool A appearance in 1981, however, after being relegated the team spent several years competing in either Pool B or Pool C. In 2000, the Austrians defeated Slovenia 6–2 to advance out of Pool C and into Division I for the 2001 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Austria finally qualified for the top level for 2004, by defeating Norway 6–4 in their final contest. Austria however was relegated back to Division I for 2005. The team has been unable to maintain a steady presence as part of the Top Division, their most recent appearance being in 2010. They have not won a game at the top level in four appearances, but did tie Ukraine in 2004.
World Junior Championship record edit
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5th in Pool B (13th overall) |
| 1980 | 1st, Promoted to Top Division (9th overall) |
| 1981 | 8th place (Top Division) |
| 1982 | 2nd in Pool B (10th overall) |
| 1983 | 4th in Pool B (12th overall) |
| 1984 | 2nd in Pool B (10th overall) |
| 1985 | 4th in Pool B (12th overall) |
| 1986 | 3rd in Pool B (11th overall) |
| 1987 | 4th in Pool B (12th overall) |
| 1988 | 8th in Pool B (16th overall) |
| 1989 | 1st, Promoted to Pool B (17th overall) |
| 1990 | 6th in Pool B (14th overall) |
| 1991 | 7th in Pool B (15th overall) |
| 1992 | 7th in Pool B (15th overall) |
| 1993 | 4th in Pool B (12th overall) |
| 1994 | 6th in Pool B (14th overall) |
| 1995 | 6th in Pool B (14th overall) |
| 1996 | 8th in Pool B (20th overall) |
| 1997 | 5th in Pool C (23rd overall) |
| 1998 | 4th in Pool C (22nd overall) |
| 1999 | 4th in Pool C (22nd overall) |
| 2000 | 1st, Promoted to Division I (19th overall) |
| 2001 | 5th in Division I (15th overall) |
| 2002 | 2nd in Division I (12th overall) |
| 2003 | 1st, Promoted to Top Division (11th overall) |
| 2004 | 9th place (Top Division) |
| 2005 | 3rd in Division I Group A (16th overall) |
| 2006 | 5th in Division I Group B (22nd overall) |
| 2007 | 2nd in Division I Group B (14th overall) |
| 2008 | 2nd in Division I Group A (13th overall) |
| 2009 | 1st, Promoted to Top Division (12th overall) |
| 2010 | 10th place (Top Division) |
| 2011 | 3rd in Division I Group B (15th overall) |
| 2012 | 5th in Division I Group A (15th overall) |
| 2013 | 5th in Division I Group A (15th overall) |
| 2014 | 4th in Division Group A (14th overall) |
| 2015 | 5th in Division I Group A (15th overall) |
| 2016 | 2nd in Division I Group A (12th overall) |
| 2017 | 5th in Division I Group A (15th overall) |
| 2018 | 5th in Division I Group A (15th overall) |
| 2019 | 5th in Division I Group A (15th overall) |
| 2020 | 1st, Promoted to Top Division (11th overall) |
| 2021 | 10th place (Top Division) |
| 2022 | 10th place (Top Division) |
| 2023 | 10th place (Top Division) |
| 2024 | 4th in Division I Group A (14th overall) |
Awards and honours edit
Directorate Awards edit
| Year | Recipient | Group | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | David Kickert | Division I | Best Goaltender |
References edit
External links edit
- Official website