The Australian men’s national under-18 team have defeated the Serbian men’s national under-18 team 4–2 in their second game of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship Division II Group B tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ruben Nalos led the scoring for Australia with two goals, followed by Hugo Arps and Jed Lake with one each. The IIHF award for best Australian player of the match was given to forward Ruben Nalos. The result is an improvement compared to the last meeting between the two teams in 2019 when Australia lost 4–8.
In the other games of the day, Chinese Taipei defeated Belgium 6–5 in overtime and Spain shutout Bulgaria 6–0. At the end of the second round, Australia has moved up to third on the standings and Spain has moved into first place with six points. The teams have a rest day today and return on 20 March where Australia will take on Bulgaria. The two teams last met at the 2024 World Championships where Australia won 3–1.
Results
Chinese Taipei
6–5 OT
Belgium
SOG: 22
(2–1, 1–3, 2–1, 1–0)
SOG: 41
– Game details: 13:00, 18 March 2025, Winter Sports Palace. Game card.
Serbia
2–4
Australia
SOG: 40
(0–0, 1–3, 1–1)
SOG: 25
– Game details: 16:30, 18 March 2025, Winter Sports Palace. Game card.
Spain
6–0
Bulgaria
SOG: 46
(3–0, 2–0, 1–0)
SOG: 11
– Game details: 20:00, 18 March 2025, Winter Sports Palace. Game card.
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