Australia has finished second at the 2026 Youth Pan-Pacific Ice Hockey Series in Queenstown, New Zealand after losing 2–6 to Hong Kong in the gold medal game. Hong Kong’s win is their second in a row after they won the first edition in 2025. Australia’s two goals were scored by Jaden Zhao, and goaltender Xavier Hale was named Australia’s most valuable player of the game. In the bronze medal game, New Zealand defeated Thailand 2–1 in overtime.
Hong Kong’s Jasper Leung has named the best forward of the tournament, Andrew Peng from Thailand the best defenceman, and New Zealand’s Ryan Fisher the best goaltender.
Results
Bronze medal game
| New Zealand | 2–1 OT | Thailand |
| SOG: 29 | (0–0, 0–1, 1–0, 1–0) | SOG: 29 |
Gold medal game
| Australia | 2–6 | Hong Kong |
| SOG: 14 | (0–1, 1–2, 1–3) | SOG: 45 |
Final rankings
- Hong Kong
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Thailand
Further information
- Tournament page via Ice Hockey New Zealand
- Tournament schedule
- Australia’s team roster
- Livestream via Ice Hockey New Zealand
Articles
- Congratulations to Hong Kong China, who are your 2026 Pan Pacific Champions! by Ice Hockey New Zealand (1 November 2026)
- MVP final game by Ice Hockey Australia (1 November 2026)
Last updated: 1 November 2026.
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