Top ten Hockey teams in the world
2. Belgium
You might not think of Belgium as the hockey capital of the world, but in reality it is quite an impressive team to watch. From their rich history in the game to their individual player stories, there are plenty of reasons why fans from around the world should be paying more attention to this golden hockey nation. In this article you will learn about these fascinating aspects of the Belgian hockey team, along with their recent successes and what we can expect from them in the future. The best part? You won’t need to wear any goalie pads to read this one!
3. Netherland
The Dutch national hockey team has won the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus! It’s their first gold medal at this event since 1949 and the first time they’ve medaled since winning bronze at the tournament in 2011. In addition to their championship win, the Netherlands also finished as runners-up in Group A during last year’s tournament, ending up in fourth place overall after being defeated by Canada 2–1 in the quarterfinals.
4. Germany
The 2016 Olympics in Rio have come and gone, but hockey fans will still be talking about the performance of the German hockey team for years to come. If you're anything like me, then you may not have even realized Germany even had a hockey team until the last couple of weeks before the start of the Olympics! All jokes aside, I was incredibly impressed with the determination and skill of this underdog team from Germany, and I hope they bring home more wins in future competitions. Here's why they surprised so many people--and what it means to German hockey moving forward.
5. India
The Indian hockey team beat South Korea in the 10th Champions Trophy on 16 June 2018, thus entering the finals of the competition. The match was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and India emerged victorious with 3-1 scoreline against South Korea. Rupinder Pal Singh was declared as the man of the match for his performance in this particular match. He scored two goals out of three and also registered one assist as well during the match against South Korea.
6. England
With the Women’s World Cup of Hockey 2016 tournament set to begin, England will be taking on the challenge of defending their 2015 trophy. In 2015, England won the bronze medal, beating Japan in the third-place game with 5-3. The 2016 event will showcase 10 countries from around the world as they compete for the first ever gold medal in this event’s history. This event has been developed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and will take place from March 31st until April 4th at Canada's Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.
7. Argentina
The men’s hockey team of Argentina has won the first international tournament it has participated in, by beating Australia in overtime. The game was played in Sydney, Australia, and it was the final one of the competition, in which eight teams competed. The results of the games were used to determine the standings of teams, which then resulted in elimination rounds and finally the deciding match between Argentina and Australia. The game was very exciting; there was an amazing amount of scoring attempts on both sides, making it hard to predict what would be the outcome until the very end.
8. Spain
When you think of European hockey, your mind probably jumps to countries like Sweden, the Czech Republic and Russia. These nations have long been dominant in the sport, especially at the international level, but recently there has been another nation that has started to make waves on the international scene--Spain. This pint-sized history of Spain's hockey team will tell you everything you need to know about this growing powerhouse on the ice, from their surprising success at their first Olympic Games appearance to their recent triumphs against perennial favorites like Canada and the United States.
9. New Zealand
New Zealand’s Men’s National Hockey Team didn’t make the cut in the upcoming Olympics, but they had an amazing run and have been making some noise in the hockey community as of late. At least, some of them have. While their coaches and other players have gained popularity and fame, the real unsung heroes of this team are their goalies.
10. Malaysia
The Malaysian hockey team has just announced that they are making some big changes to their roster. These changes are all about the players, and how they can grow as individuals and in their careers as hockey players. The management of the team has been keeping a keen eye on their development, and they feel that these changes will be helpful in making sure the athletes can reach the next level of their hockey careers. The three changes are detailed below.
