Mongolia national ice hockey team
| Shirt badge/Association crest | |
| Association | Mongolian Ice Hockey Federation |
|---|---|
| General Manager |  Arslan Mergen |
| Head coach | Angaa Enkhbat |
| Assistants | Bayaraa Aorig |
| Captain | Namjil Mishigsuren |
| Most games | Namjil Mishigsuren (55) |
| Most points | Namjil Mishigsuren (67) |
| IIHF code | MGL |
| IIHF ranking | 50  |
| Highest IIHF ranking | 45 (first in 2008) |
| Lowest IIHF ranking | 50 (first in 2015) |
| Team colors | |
| First international | |
 South Korea 14–1 Mongolia (Gangneung, South Korea; January 30, 1999) |
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| Biggest win | |
Mongolia 21–1 Bahrain  (Astana, Kazakhstan; February 1, 2011) Mongolia 20–0 India  (Bangkok, Thailand; March 16, 2013) |
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| Biggest defeat | |
 Kazakhstan 40–0 Mongolia (Gangneung, South Korea; February 2, 1999) |
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| IIHF World Championships | |
| Appearances | 3 (first in 2007) |
| Best result | 45th (2007) |
| Asian Winter Games | |
| Appearances | 3 (first in 1999) |
| Best result | 5th (1999) |
| IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia | |
| Appearances | 3 (first in 2009) |
| Best result |  (2013) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 18–37–0 | |
The Mongolian national ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team of Mongolia, and is controlled by the Mongolian Hockey Federation, a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Mongolia made its international debut at the 1999 Asian Winter Games. The Mongolian National Ice Hockey team didn't participate in any IIHF tournaments until the 2007 IIHF World Championship Division III tournament. They played four games, losing all four by a combined margin of 3 goals for to 45 goals against. In 2008 Mongolia played at the IIHF World Championship Division III tournament in Luxembourg, and again they lost all of their games. Goal margin was 11 goals for and 59 against in five games. In the 2009 tournament, the Mongolians chose to forfeit the games and withdraw from the tournament. All of the games were marked as 5–0 losses towards the team. In 2010, the team was placed in group B of Division III. They started off the tournament against North Korea, and they lost 22–1. They then lost to South Africa (12–1) and to Armenia (15–0). Goal margin was 2 to 49. They finished the tournament with a 3rd place rematch against South Africa. Mongolia scored 3 times, but it was not enough as South Africa won 8–3. Mongolia however finished the tournament with its first-ever podium position, finishing third overall in the group after Armenia was disqualified by the IIHF.
The team is currently ranked 49th in the IIHF world ranking, but are unable to compete until they meet minimum participation standards.
Many players also represent Mongolia national bandy team. Baasandavaa Choijiljav was the first President of Bandy Federation of Mongolia.
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Withdrawal from 2011 IIHF tournaments
The Mongolian Ice Hockey Federation announced that their men's and U18 teams would not be participating in the 2011 IIHF tournaments due to financial trouble and lack of hockey equipment. Mongolia cancelled their trips to their respective tournaments. Mongolia's men's team was scheduled to travel to Cape Town, South Africa to participate in Division III, while the U18 men's team was scheduled to participate in Division III in Taipei, Republic of China.
Roster
Roster for the 2016 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia.[1]
| Goaltenders | ||||||
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| # | Player | Catches | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Club |
| 1 | Munkhbold Bayarsaikhan | L | 170 cm | 73 kg | 23 December 1988 | Xac Bank |
| 20 | Baatarhuu Bazarvaani | L | 181 cm | 76 kg | 8 November 1990 | Capital Bank |
| Defencemen | ||||||
| # | Player | Shoots | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Club |
| 39 | Lundaadorj Basaanjav | L | 176 cm | 55 kg | 22 June 1996 | Capital Bank |
| 10 | Boldbayar Bayajikh | L | 182 cm | 85 kg | 6 January 1984 | Baganuur |
| 5 | Munkhzaya Enkhtur | L | 189 cm | 75 kg | 22 April 1989 | Shariin Gold |
| 20 | Tuvshinjargal Erdenechimeg | R | 172 cm | 75 kg | 5 November 1987 | Khangarid |
| 12 | Enkhsukh Erdenetogtokh | L | 182 cm | 77 kg | 1 April 1995 | Khangarid |
| 28 | Tamir Ganbold | L | 182 cm | 78 kg | 6 December 1985 | Xac Bank |
| 4 | Batgerel Zorigt | L | 175 cm | 85 kg | 23 October 1987 | Shariin Gold |
| Forwards | ||||||
| # | Player | Shoots | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Club |
| 24 | Tserenbaljir Baatarkhuu | L | 176 cm | 82 kg | 20 June 1993 | Khangarid |
| 16 | Batbayasgalan Bataar | R | 172 cm | 75 kg | 20 August 1998 | Shariin Gold |
| 8 | Erdenesukh Bold | L | 178 cm | 55 kg | 12 June 1995 | Khangarid |
| 19 | Batbilguun Chuluunbat | L | 172 cm | 65 kg | 13 April 1997 | Shariin Gold |
| 15 | Mungunkhuyag Davaadorj | R | 172 cm | 72 kg | 7 July 1987 | Baganuur |
| 7 | Altangerel Ichinnorov | L | 169 cm | 60 kg | 7 April 1984 | Baganuur |
| 6 | Gerelt Ider | L | 168 cm | 55 kg | 17 April 1997 | Khangarid |
| 18 | Mishigsuren Namjil | R | 175 cm | 75 kg | 29 March 1983 | Khangarid |
| 11 | Batzaya Purevdorj | R | 172 cm | 70 kg | 17 November 1983 | Khangarid |
| 22 | Gan-Ochir Tseveen | L | 173 cm | 63 kg | 29 December 1989 | Shariin Gold |
| 9 | Shinebayar Tsogtoo | L | 169 cm | 60 kg | 5 February 1994 | Xac Bank |
All-time record against other nations
As of 18 March 2016
| Opponent | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Aga | Diff | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | +20 | 100.00% |
 Chinese Taipei |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 43 | -36 | 0.00% |
 Georgia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 100.00% |
 Greece |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 0.00% |
 Hong Kong |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 20.00% |
| India |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | +30 | 100.00% |
 Ireland |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19 | -15 | 0.00% |
| Kazakhstan |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 65 | -64 | 0.00% |
 Kuwait |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 8 | +18 | 100.00% |
 Kyrgyzstan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 0.00% |
 Luxembourg |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 24 | -22 | 0.00% |
 Macau |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | +15 | 100.00% |
 Malaysia |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 50.00% |
 New Zealand |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | -9 | 0.00% |
 North Korea |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 51 | -48 | 0.00% |
 Singapore |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | +16 | 100.00% |
 South Africa |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 100.00% |
| South Korea |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 37 | -35 | 0.00% |
 Thailand |
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 23 | +9 | 57.14% |
 Turkey |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21 | -18 | 0.00% |
 United Arab Emirates |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 27 | -21 | 0.00% |
| Total | 61 | 21 | 0 | 40 | 222 | 430 | -208 | 34.43% |
References
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