The Australian women’s national team have defeated the Turkish women’s national team 2–0 in their opening game of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship Division II Group B tournament in Dunedin, New Zealand. Australia’s two goals were scored by Christina Julien and Sara Sammons, while goaltender Sasha King saved all ten shots to record the shutout. The IIHF award for best Australian player of the match was given to forward Emily Davis-Tope. The result is a slight decline compared to the last meeting between the two teams in 2024 where Australia won 6–2.
In the other games of the day, Belgium defeated Hong Kong 6–2 and New Zealand beat Ukraine 4–3 in overtime. At the end of the first round, Australia sits in second place on the standings while Belgium leads on goal difference. Australia takes on Hong Kong today for their second game of the tournament. The two teams last met at the 2024 World Championships where Australia won 6–0.
Results
Hong Kong
2–6
Belgium
SOG: 32
(1–1, 1–3, 0–2)
SOG: 27
– Game details: 13:00, 14 April 2025, Dunedin Ice Stadium. Game card.
Australia
2–0
Türkiye
SOG: 46
(1–0, 0–0, 1–0)
SOG: 10
– Game details: 16:30, 14 April 2025, Dunedin Ice Stadium. Game card.
Ukraine
3–4 OT
New Zealand
SOG: 37
(0–1, 1–1, 2–1, 0–1)
SOG: 37
– Game details: 20:00, 14 April 2025, Dunedin Ice Stadium. Game card.
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