Thailand’s national U-16 youth ice hockey team made an excellent start to their Pan Pacific Series 2026 campaign, securing a narrow 3-2 victory over hosts New Zealand in their opening game to claim three valuable points.
The Pan Pacific Series 2026 ice hockey tournament is being held in New Zealand from October 29 to November 2, 2026, featuring four competing nations: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, and Thailand. The tournament follows a round-robin format in the preliminary round, with the top two teams advancing to the final, while the third- and fourth-placed teams will compete for third place.
On October 30, Thailand’s rising ice hockey stars played their opening match against hosts New Zealand, delivering a strong performance to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory. The goals came from Thanin Wongngoen, Anakin Khongphet, and Pitchayaphum Watcharakhun, each scoring once to help Thailand claim their first three points of the tournament in impressive fashion.
In their next match, Thailand’s U-16 national team will face Australia on October 31. The team aims to maintain their strong performance and maximize their chances of advancing to the final.
