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Philippine women's ice hockey team wins gold at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup

Published Jun 13, 2025 10:22 pm

At A Glance

  • History made! The Philippine Women's National Ice Hockey Team clinches gold at the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after a dominant 5-game sweep—defeating Kyrgyzstan, UAE, Malaysia, India, and Iran in the finals on June 6.
The Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team seals the win with a stunning final shot against Iran – claiming gold at the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Photo by Norton Qua.
The Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team seals the win with a stunning final shot against Iran – claiming gold at the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Photo by Norton Qua.
History made! The Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team clinches gold at the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after a dominant 5-game sweep—defeating Kyrgyzstan, UAE, Malaysia, India, and Iran in the finals on June 6.
The team celebrates their historic 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup victory with pride. Photo by Norton Qua.
The team celebrates their historic 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup victory with pride. Photo by Norton Qua.
A huge congratulations to our national athletes—including forwards Jasmin Alcido, Bianca Cuevas, Kayla Herbolario, Mikayla Pe Aguirre, Illeana Jimenez, Kathleen Tan, Kimberly Sze, Cassia Marino, Alyssa Sanchez, Rhianne Alix, and Rangel Benitez; defenders Georgie Ann Regencia, Kamil Cubillo, Gerardine Go, Rita Ceguerra, Nikka Villanueva, Eadrea Ham, Gabrielle Formoso-Laysico; and goalkeepers Mikaella Lee and Rosalyn Lim.
The Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team fights with everything they have at the 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup and comes home champions. Photo by Norton Qua.
The Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team fights with everything they have at the 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup and comes home champions. Photo by Norton Qua.
The Philippine women's ice hockey team skates powerfully, showcasing the determination that led to their 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup gold medal. Photo by Norton Qua.
The Philippine women's ice hockey team skates powerfully, showcasing the determination that led to their 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup gold medal. Photo by Norton Qua.
SM Skating Mall of Asia is proud to be the team’s home training ground---a reflection of SM’s commitment to nurturing Filipino excellence in international sports.
Aspiring skaters and future champions are invited to join the SM Skating Academy—your first step toward the world of ice hockey and beyond.
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