The Algerian national ice hockey team ( ar, منتخب الجزائر لهوكي الجليد) is the national men's

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team of

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History

Formed in 2008, Algeria became a member of the

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on September 26, 2019. The national team was formed with the increasing number of Algerians who are playing ice hockey around the world. In June 2008, Algeria took part in the inaugural

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in Abu Dhabi, also involving the national teams of

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, and the host nation, the

UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE; ar, اَلْإِمَارَات الْعَرَبِيَة الْمُتَحِدَة ), or simply the Emirates ( ar, الِْإمَارَات ), is a country in Western Asia (The Middle East). It is located at th ...

. Algeria finished last, with Algerian forward, Harond Litim winning the MVP of the tournament award.

Tournament record

Olympic Games

World Championship

Development Cup

African Cup

Arab Cup

Team

Current roster

Staff & Management

* Karim Kerbouche * Ali Khaldi * Harond Litim * Nassim Boulakdem

All-time record against other nations

''Last match update: 7 May 2022''

Notes & references

Notes

References

External links

Association Algérienne de Hockey sur Glace et InlineOfficial Dailymotion PageOfficial YouTube PageNational Teams of Ice HockeyProhockeynews.com article
National ice hockey teams in Africa National ice hockey teams in the Arab world

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