Australia has lost 2–5 to Hong Kong in their opening game of the 2026 Youth Pan-Pacific Ice Hockey Series in Queenstown, New Zealand. Angus Hunter and Marcus Sande recorded a goal each for Australia, with Sande being awarded the Australian player of the match.
In the other game of the day, Thailand defeated New Zealand 3–2. At the end of day one, Australia sits in last place on the standings while Hong Kong leads with three points. Competition continues on 31 October with Australia taking on Thailand and New Zealand.
Results
| Australia | 2–5 | Hong Kong |
| SOG: 17 | (1–1, 0–2, 1–2) | SOG: 38 |
| Thailand | 3–2 | New Zealand |
| SOG: 37 | (0–1, 2–0, 1–1) | SOG: 14 |
Standings
| Pos | +/– | Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3a |
| 2 | – | Thailand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3a |
| 3 | – | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0b |
| 4 | – | Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0b |
– b Goal difference: New Zealand –1, Australia –3.
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