World Championship d2A

Croatia move up

The 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division II Group A was held in Belgrade, Serbia. Croatia emerged as the champions with an undefeated record. Serbia secured second place, and the UAE finished third. Key matches included Croatia's 11-2 win over Iceland and Serbia's 9-3 victory against Iceland.

Iceland relegate to Division II B.

Martin Lacroix named head coach of Romania

Some days after having led Corona Brasov to the national title, Canadian Martin Lacroix accepted the position of headcoach of Romania national team for the upcoming IHWC Division II A, held in Galati from 03 to 09 April, where Romania, relegated from Division Ib last year, will battle for the promotion with Australia, Belgium, Iceland, Spain and Serbia
Dunarea Galati and Steaua Bucharest coaches Marius Trendafir and Nelu Alexe will be the assistant coaches.

"I accepted the appointment as coach of the Romanian team because it's a new challenge, an honor and a responsibility for me. In Galati we will try to get the best results and I think it is possible to finish first in the group and gain promotion. As a first step I will try to establish a new mentality among the components of the national team and prepare seriously every game" said Lacroix