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Philippines
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Philippine Eagles
AssociationHockey Philippines
General managerImelda Regencia[1]
Head coachJuhani Ijäs[1]
AssistantsJan Aro Regencia[1]
CaptainBianca Cuevas
Most gamesBianca Cuevas
Eadrea Ham (26)
Top scorerBianca Cuevas (34)
Most pointsBianca Cuevas (60)
Team colors       
IIHF codePHI
Ranking
Current IIHFNR
First international
 Thailand 21–1 Philippines 
(Bangkok, Thailand; March 7, 2017)
Biggest win
 Philippines 15–0 Kyrgyzstan 
(Al Ain, United Arab Emirates; May 31, 2025)
Biggest defeat
 Thailand 21–1 Philippines 
(Bangkok, Thailand; March 7, 2017)
IIHF Women's Asia Cup
Appearances5 (first in 2017)
Best resultGold Gold (2025)
International record (W–L–T)
13–6–0

The Philippines women's national ice hockey team is the national women's ice hockey team of the Philippines.

History

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The women's national team of the Philippines made its international debut at the 2017 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.[2] The team was mentored by Filipino head coach John Steven Füglister at the tournament.[3]

In 2018, the Philippines competed in the Division I tournament of the 2018 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team finished in third place, ahead of the India and behind the first-place host Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.[4] The squad's head coach for this tournament was Hector Navasero.[5]

The team improved its performance in the 2019 edition hosted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, clinching the Division I title after a 2–1 victory over the host United Arab Emirates in the final. The team was coached by Carl Montano.[6] With the win, they secured promotion to the top division.[7]

The Challenge Cup of Asia was scheduled to be held at home in Metro Manila in 2020.[8] However, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the tournament's cancellation[9] and forced the national team into a hiatus that lasted a few years.[10] Half of the squad that last played in 2019 had since left.[11]

Having skipped the tournament—now known as the Women's Asia Cup—in 2023, the Philippines returned to competitive play[10] in the 2024 edition, where it finished as silver medalist.[12] In the 2025 edition, the Philippines won their first ever gold.[13]

International competitions

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Asia Cup

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Year Host Result Pld W OW OL L
2017 Thailand Bangkok 5th place 6 2 0 0 4
2018 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 7th place
(3rd in Division I)		 3 1 0 0 2
2019 United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi 6th place
(1st in Division I)		 3 3 0 0 0
2020 Philippines Manila[a] Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[9]
(was to enter the top division[8])
2023 Thailand Bangkok Did not enter
2024 Kyrgyzstan Bishkek Runners-up 4 3 0 0 1
2025 United Arab Emirates Al Ain Champions 5 5 0 0 0

Team

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Current roster

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Roster for the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup[14][15]

Head coach: Juhani Ijäs

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
1 G Mikaella Zabrina Anne Lee 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2008-04-17) April 17, 2008 (age 17) Philippines Manila Hawks
3 D Gerardine Ling Go 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1994-07-03) July 3, 1994 (age 30) Philippines Manila Hawks
4 F Kimberly Athenna Sze 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 46 kg (101 lb) (2008-12-20) December 20, 2008 (age 16) Philippines Krazy to the Max
8 F Cassia Zeth Marino 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1997-01-08) January 8, 1997 (age 28) Philippines Manila Hawks
9 F Mikayla Dominique Pe Aguirre 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (2008-10-19) October 19, 2008 (age 16) Philippines Mustangs Hockey
10 F Bianca Yasmine Cuevas – C 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1998-09-03) September 3, 1998 (age 26) Philippines Manila Hawks
17 D Gabrielle Formoso-Laysico 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) 56 kg (123 lb) (1994-11-17) November 17, 1994 (age 30) Philippines Mustangs Hockey
19 F Rhianne Hailie Jade Alix 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2006-12-19) December 19, 2006 (age 18) Philippines Krazy to the Max
20 D Georgie Ann Regencia – A 1.49 m (4 ft 11 in) 49 kg (108 lb) (1997-01-08) January 8, 1997 (age 28) Philippines Krazy to the Max
22 D Rita Ann Ceguerra – A 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1985-12-06) December 6, 1985 (age 39) Philippines Manila Hawks
23 F Illeana Venice Jimenez 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2004-09-15) September 15, 2004 (age 20) Philippines Mustangs Hockey
33 F Kathleen Nadine Tan 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (2003-03-27) March 27, 2003 (age 22) Philippines Manila Hawks
36 D Nikka Marie Villanueva 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 56 kg (123 lb) (1989-06-05) June 5, 1989 (age 36) Philippines Mustangs Hockey
39 G Rosalyn Elizabeth Angelina Lim 1.48 m (4 ft 10 in) 48 kg (106 lb) (2002-09-21) September 21, 2002 (age 22) Philippines Eagles
71 F Kayla Herbolario 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) 47 kg (104 lb) (1994-08-31) August 31, 1994 (age 30) Philippines Manila Hawks
77 F Rangel Dex Benitez 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (1997-07-07) July 7, 1997 (age 27) Philippines Blades Hockey Club
87 F Jasmin Cian Alcido 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2006-01-18) January 18, 2006 (age 19) Philippines Krazy to the Max
91 D Kamil Cubillo 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1996-04-04) April 4, 1996 (age 29) Philippines Mustangs Hockey
95 F Alyssa Candace Sanchez 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1991-11-21) November 21, 1991 (age 33) Philippines Eagles
98 D Eadrea Ham 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1998-01-06) January 6, 1998 (age 27) Philippines Manila Hawks

Head coach

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  • Philippines Steven Füglister (2017)
  • Philippines Hector Navasero (2018)
  • Philippines Carl Montano (2019)
  • Finland Juhani Ijäs [fi] (2022–)

All-time record against other nations

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Last match update: June 4, 2025[16]

Key
     Positive balance (more Wins)
     Neutral balance (Wins = Losses)
     Negative balance (more Losses)
Team GP W T L GF GA
 India 5 4 0 1 25 7
 Iran 1 0 0 1 0 4
 Kuwait 1 1 0 0 10 0
 Kyrgyzstan 2 2 0 0 22 4
 Malaysia 3 2 0 1 12 5
 Singapore 1 0 0 1 2 6
 Thailand 1 0 0 1 1 21
 United Arab Emirates 5 4 0 1 18 11
Total 19 13 0 6 90 58

Notes

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  1. ^ No venue was announced. There is no ice rinks in Manila city proper although there are ice rinks in Pasay and Mandaluyong.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup - Philippines". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Merk, martin (March 6, 2017). "Challenge Cup of Asia begins". IIHF. Archived from the original on March 12, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "Team Roster - PHI - Philippines (Ice Hockey Women's Challenge Cup of Asia)" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  4. ^ Merk, Martin (March 9, 2018). "Malaysia makes it". IIHF. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  5. ^ "Team Roster - PHI - Philippines (Ice Hockey Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Div I)" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "PH team claims gold in Women's Challenge Cup Asia". ABS-CBN News. April 20, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  7. ^ Valderrama, Aeron Paul (April 20, 2019). "Philippines breaks through with maiden Women's Challenge Cup gold". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "New season in Asia ahead". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Challenge Cup of Asia tournaments cancelled". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Morales, Luisa (March 15, 2024). "Halted by the pandemic, Philippine women's ice hockey team plunges back to action". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Deluvio, Rio (March 17, 2024). "Ice Queens: Breaking traditions with the Philippine national ice hockey team". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  12. ^ Cua, Aric John Sy (March 30, 2024). "PH settles for silver at IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  13. ^ Valderrama, Aeron Paul (June 7, 2025). "Philippine Women's Ice Hockey Team claims historic IIHF Asia Cup title". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  14. ^ "IIHF Women's Asia Cup 2025 - PH Women's Team". Hockey Philippines. May 31, 2025. Archived from the original on June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025 – via Facebook.
  15. ^ "Team Roster - Philippines". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  16. ^ "Philippines Women All Time Results". National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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