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 for the game were scored by Jaden Zhao. 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.
ResultsBronze medal gameNew Zealand2–1 OTThailandSOG: 29(0–0, 0–1, 1–0, 1–0)SOG: 29– Game details: 14:15, 1 November 2026, Queenstown Ice Arena. Game card.Bronze medal gameAustralia2–6Hong KongSOG: 14(0–1, 1–2, 1–3)SOG: 45– Game details: 16:30, 1 November 2026, Queenstown Ice Arena. Game card.Final rankingsHong KongAustraliaNew ZealandThailandFurther informationArticles