The Australian women’s national team have defeated the Hong Kong women’s national team 8–0 in their second game of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship Division II Group B tournament in Dunedin, New Zealand. Courtney Mahoney led the scoring for Australia with two goals followed by Stephenie Cochrane, Alivia Del Basso, Sharna Godfrey, Christina Julien, Kate Tihema, and Kirsty Venus with one each. Meanwhile, goaltender Sasha King saved all sixteen shots to record her second shutout in a row. The IIHF award for best Australian player of the match was given to forward Alivia Del Basso. The result is an improvement compared to the last meeting between the two teams in 2024 where Australia won 6–0.
In the other games of the day, Ukraine defeated Türkiye 5–1 and New Zealand beat Belgium 3–1. At the end of the second round, Australia has moved up into first place on the standings and hold a one point lead over the now second placed New Zealand. The teams have a rest day today and return on 17 April where Australia will take on Ukraine for their third game of the tournament. The two teams last met at the 2020 World Championships where Australia won 9–1.
Results
Australia
8–0
Hong Kong
SOG: 53
(2–0, 1–0, 5–0)
SOG: 16
– Game details: 13:00, 15 April 2025, Dunedin Ice Stadium. Game card.
Türkiye
1–5
Ukraine
SOG: 23
(0–2, 0–0, 1–3)
SOG: 56
– Game details: 16:30, 15 April 2025, Dunedin Ice Stadium. Game card.
Belgium
1–3
New Zealand
SOG: 17
(0–0, 1–2, 0–1)
SOG: 48
– Game details: 20:00, 15 April 2025, Dunedin Ice Stadium. Game card.
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