2016 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia facts for kids
The 2016 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia was an exciting international ice hockey tournament. It was the 9th time this event was held by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The games took place from March 12 to 18, 2016, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Teams from different Asian countries competed to see who was the best in ice hockey!
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Dates | 12 – 18 March 2016 |
| Teams | 5 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
Champions  |
 Chinese Taipei (6th title) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 101 (10.1 per match) |
| Attendance | 1,503 (150 per match) |
| MVP |  To Weng |
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Top Division Teams
Five teams competed in the main "Top Division" of the tournament. These teams were:
| Team | What Happened Before |
|---|---|
| Chinese Taipei |
Won the gold medal in 2015 |
 Mongolia |
Won the bronze medal in 2015 |
 Singapore |
Was the runner-up in Division I in 2015 (meaning they almost won that division) |
 Thailand |
Finished 4th in 2015 |
 United Arab Emirates |
Hosted the tournament and won the silver medal in 2015 |
How the Teams Played
The teams played against each other in a preliminary round. This table shows how each team performed:
| Rank | Team | Games Played | Wins | Overtime Wins | Overtime Losses | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Taipei |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 6 | +40 | 12 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates |
4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 7 | +10 | 9 |
| 3 | Mongolia |
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 6 |
| 4 | Thailand |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 22 | −10 | 3 |
| 5 | Singapore |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 37 | −32 | 0 |
- The team in yellow (Chinese Taipei) won the gold medal.
- The team in grey (United Arab Emirates) won the silver medal.
- The team in orange (Mongolia) won the bronze medal.
- The team in red (Singapore) was moved down to Division I for the next year.
Top Players and Awards
Special Awards
Some players were recognized for being the best in their positions:
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): To Weng from Chinese Taipei.
- Best Goalkeeper:
Ahmed Ald Dhaheri from United Arab Emirates. - Best Defenceman: Yen-Lin Shen from Chinese Taipei.
- Best Forward: Hung-Ju Lin from Chinese Taipei.
Leading Scorers
These players scored the most points (goals plus assists) in the tournament:
| Player | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points | Plus/Minus | Penalties in Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Weng |
4 | 14 | 5 | 19 | +22 | 8 |
| Hung-Ju Lin |
4 | 8 | 8 | 16 | +22 | 4 |
| Yen-Lin Shen |
4 | 3 | 12 | 15 | +22 | 4 |
| Yen-Chin Shen |
4 | 4 | 10 | 14 | +19 | 4 |
 Mishigsuren Namjil |
4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -1 | 6 |
Top Goalkeepers
These are the top five goalkeepers who played at least 40% of their team's game time. They are ranked by how many shots they saved (Save Percentage).
| Player | Time on Ice | Goals Against | Goals Against Average | Shots Against | Save Percentage | Shutouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu-Cheng Liao |
185:16 | 4 | 1.30 | 64 | 93.75 | 0 |
| Ahmed Al Dhaheri |
160:00 | 6 | 2.25 | 53 | 88.68 | 0 |
 Pirapong Lertkitsiri |
236:12 | 20 | 5.08 | 116 | 85.29 | 0 |
 Khai Shene Eugene Chin |
156.52 | 22 | 8.41 | 98 | 77.55 | 0 |
| Munkhbold Bayarsaikhan |
194:00 | 19 | 5.88 | 80 | 76.25 | 0 |
Division I Tournament
There was also a Division I competition for other teams. This part of the tournament was held later, from April 9 to 14, 2016, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
| Tournament details | |
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| Host country |  Kyrgyzstan |
| Dates | 9 – 14 April 2016 |
| Teams | 5 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
.svg){kind=small} Kyrgyzstan (1st title) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 96 (9.6 per match) |
| Attendance | 3,445 (345 per match) |
| MVP |  Oleg Kolodii |
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Division I Teams
Five teams played in Division I:
| Team | What Happened Before |
|---|---|
 India |
Did not play in 2015 |
| Kyrgyzstan |
Hosted the tournament and finished 3rd in Division I in 2015 |
 Macau |
Was moved down from the Top Division in 2015 |
 Malaysia |
Finished 5th in Division I in 2015 |
 Qatar |
Did not play in 2015 |
Division I Results
Here's how the teams ranked in Division I:
| Rank | Team | Games Played | Wins | Overtime Wins | Overtime Losses | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Kyrgyzstan |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 7 | +30 | 12 |
| 2 | Malaysia |
4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 16 | +9 | 9 |
| 3 | Macau |
4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 5 |
| 4 | Qatar |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 18 | −11 | 3 |
| 5 | India |
4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 34 | -20 | 1 |
- The team in green (Kyrgyzstan) won Division I and was promoted to the Top Division for the 2017 tournament.
