2010 IIHF University Challenge Cup of Asia
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The 2010 IIHF University Challenge Cup of Asia was the first playing of the university section of the IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia
. It was held from May 12 to May 14, 2010, in Seoul
, South Korea
. Japan won the tournament after winning both of their games and finishing on top of the standings.
, South Korea
. The first game was played between hosts South Korea
and China
with South Korea winning the game 4–3. Japan
won the tournament after winning both their games against China and South Korea. South Korea finished second with three points while China finished third after losing both of their games. Young June Lee of South Korea was named the tournaments best forward, Li Jian of China the tournaments best defenceman and Sung Je Park of South Korea the best goaltender.
IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia
The IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia are a series of international ice hockey tournament on the continent of Asia. The purpose of the tournament is to provide competitive opportunities for Asian teams that are either in the lower divisions of the IIHF World Championship or do not compete in the World...
. It was held from May 12 to May 14, 2010, in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Japan won the tournament after winning both of their games and finishing on top of the standings.
Overview
The 2010 IIHF University Challenge Cup of Asia began on May 12, 2010 in SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. The first game was played between hosts South Korea
South Korea men's national junior ice hockey team
The South Korean men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in South Korea. The team represents South Korea at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division II....
and China
China men's national junior ice hockey team
The Chinese men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in China. The team represents China at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division II....
with South Korea winning the game 4–3. Japan
Japan men's national junior ice hockey team
The Japanese men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Japan. The team represents Japan at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship Division I....
won the tournament after winning both their games against China and South Korea. South Korea finished second with three points while China finished third after losing both of their games. Young June Lee of South Korea was named the tournaments best forward, Li Jian of China the tournaments best defenceman and Sung Je Park of South Korea the best goaltender.
Standings
| Team | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5 | +15 | 6 | |
 |
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | |
 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19 | –15 | 0 |