The Southeast Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every two years under the organization of the Southeast Asian Games Federation. First held in 1959, the Games have traditionally focused on summer sports, but recent editions have started to include a few winter disciplines.
Ice hockey made its SEA Games debut in 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and returned again in 2019 in the Philippines. It was dropped from the program in the next two editions, but is set to make a comeback in 2025.
2025 Southeast Asian Games Ice Hockey Tournament: World Championship Contenders Go Head-to-Head
The men’s ice hockey tournament at the SEA Games stands as a respectable competition on the continental stage. While the Asian Winter Games and the IIHF Asia Championship remain the top-tier events in Asia – drawing the region’s elite teams – the 2025 SEA Games will feature nations that regularly compete in the lower divisions of the IIHF World Championship.
That lineup places the tournament above other developing-world events like the IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia, the Amerigol LATAM Cup, or Gulf-based competitions such as the GCC Games and the Arab Cup in terms of quality and competitiveness.
2025 SEA Games Ice Hockey Men’s Tournament – Schedule & Results
| 2025 SEA Games, Bangkok, Thailand Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Game | Stage | Result | Date & Time |
| Singapore vs Indonesia | Preliminary | 1-6 | 12/10 17:00 |
| Malaysia vs Philippines | Preliminary | 2-7 | 12/10 20:30 |
| Philippines vs Indonesia | Preliminary | 1-5 | 12/11 16:00 |
| Thailand vs Malaysia | Preliminary | 14-0 | 12/11 19:30 |
| Singapore vs Philippines | Preliminary | 4-7 | 12/13 16:00 |
| Thailand vs Indonesia | Preliminary | 2-3 OT | 12/13 19:30 |
| Malaysia vs Indonesia | Preliminary | 4-10 | 12/14 16:00 |
| Thailand vs Singapore | Preliminary | 7-3 | 12/14 19:30 |
| Singapore vs Malaysia | Preliminary | 5-4 | 12/16 16:00 |
| Thailand vs Philippines | Preliminary | 8-0 | 12/16 19:30 |
| Indonesia vs Singapore | Semifinals | 8-3 | 12/17 17:00 |
| Thailand vs Philippines | Semifinals | 8-1 | 12/17 20:30 |
| Philippines vs Singapore | 🥉 3rd Place | 5-3 | 12/18 19:00 |
| Thailand vs Indonesia | 🥇 Final | 2-3 | 12/19 18:00 |
| 2025 SEA Games, Bangkok – Preliminary Round | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF-GA | P |
| 1 | Indonesia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24-8 | 11 |
| 2 | Thailand | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31-6 | 10 |
| 3 | Philippines | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15-19 | 6 |
| 4 | Singapore | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13-24 | 3 |
| 5 | Malaysia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10-36 | 0 |
SEA Games 2017: Philippines Claim Historic First Gold on Ice
The first-ever men’s ice hockey tournament at the SEA Games was won by the Philippines in 2017, as they edged Thailand 5–4 in a decisive game played in front of 2,246 fans.
| 2017 SEA Games, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Team |
| 1 | 🥇 Philippines |
| 2 | 🥈 Thailand |
| 3 | 🥉 Malaysia |
| 4 | Singapore |
| 5 | Indonesia |
SEA Games 2019: Thailand Dominates on Philippine Ice to Capture Gold
Two years later, the Philippines looked to defend their gold on home ice, but Thailand delivered the perfect revenge. The tournament featured a revamped format, combining round-robin play with a knockout stage. Thailand stormed through the group phase undefeated and continued their flawless run in the playoffs.
In the final, they crushed Singapore 8–0 to claim the title.
2019 SEA Games Gold Medal Match:
Thailand 8–0 Singapore
Dec 8, 2019, Pasay, the Philippines
| 2019 SEA Games, the Philippines | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Team |
| 1 | 🥇 Thailand |
| 2 | 🥈 Singapore |
| 3 | 🥉 Philippines |
| 4 | Malaysia |
| 5 | Indonesia |
SEA Games 2025 in Bangkok: Thailand Leads Familiar Five-Team Field
The upcoming tournament in Bangkok will feature the same five national teams as in the previous two editions. Although there were rumors about a possible debut for Vietnam, that scenario ultimately didn’t materialize.
Thailand, ranked No. 7 in the AIH Ranking, enters as the undisputed favorite. Among all participants, they hold the highest standing in the IIHF World Championship structure – currently competing in Division 3A after being relegated from Division 2B. A regional pioneer, Thailand first joined the IIHF system in 2019 by participating in the Division 3 qualification round. The remaining teams made their Worlds debuts three to four years later.
They are also regular contenders at the Asian Winter Games. Most recently, in Harbin in February 2025, Thailand competed in the tournament’s top division. While they lost all their games, the experience gained against Asia’s powerhouses was invaluable.
What further strengthens Thailand’s roster is the presence of several naturalized players – mostly of Thai descent – who developed their skills in hockey-strong countries and became eligible to represent Thailand after logging multiple seasons in the domestic Siam League.
Philippines Hope to Challenge Thailand as Regional Rivals Chase Redemption
The Philippines will be looking to challenge the Thai favorites, despite currently playing one tier lower in Division 3B of the IIHF World Championship. They managed to avoid relegation last year at the expense of Singapore, who now finds itself in Worlds Division 4 alongside Indonesia and Malaysia.
| Power Rankings at the 2025 SEA Games | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | IIHF Ranking | AIH Ranking | 2026 WC | 2025 AWG |
| Thailand | 42 | 7 | Div3A | 6th |
| Singapore | 51 | 15 | Div4 | 11th |
| Philippines | 52 | 18 | Div3B | – |
| Malaysia | 57 | 17 | Div4 | – |
| Indonesia | 58 | 20 | Div4 | – |
Team Thailand Roster
Thailand is the heavy favorite to win gold – and not just because of home ice. With standouts like Ben Kleineschay in net, Patrick Forstner and Ken Kindborn on defense, and the offensive firepower of Kim Aarola, Jan Isaksson, and Nick Lampson, anything less than victory would be a disappointment.
| 2025 SEA Games: Team Thailand Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | Age |
| G | Ben Kleineschay | 26 |
| G | Vijak Niyomvong | 18 |
| G | Pattarapol Ungkulpattanasuk | 33 |
| D | Patrick Forstner | 32 |
| D | Ken Kindborn | 30 |
| D | Suwichak Suttigarn | 19 |
| D | Papan Thanakroekkiat | 30 |
| D | Araya Vatanapanyakul | 26 |
| D | Natchayatorn Yannakornthanapunt | 18 |
| F | Kim Aarola | 32 |
| F | Tewin Chartsuwan | 43 |
| F | Jan Isaksson | 30 |
| F | Chayaphon Jaratkorn | 17 |
| F | Phandaj Khuhakaew | 26 |
| F | Masato Kitayama | 27 |
| F | Thananutch Kulthanthorn | 19 |
| F | Nick Lampson | 37 |
| F | Tanat Limpanyakul | 18 |
| F | Chanokchon Limpinphet | 26 |
| F | Hideki Nagayama | 29 |
| F | Natapat Patong | 19 |
| F | Teerasak Rattanachot | 45 |
| F | Thanachai Sakchaicharoenkul | 21 |
Team Singapore Roster
Team Singapore is coming off a rather underwhelming season – they were relegated from Division 3B at the World Championship and failed to make a real impact at the Asian Winter Games, aside from expected wins over Bahrain and India. This time, they’re hoping for a medal-worthy rebound in Bangkok.
| 2025 SEA Games: Team Singapore Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | Age |
| G | Chin Hao Lee | 32 |
| G | Joshua Shao Ern Lee | 20 |
| D | Wee Chew | 46 |
| D | Cael Juin Hui Chua | 22 |
| D | Matthew Hamnett | 21 |
| D | James Kodrowski | 46 |
| D | Yong Jia Benedict Qian | 19 |
| D | Ryan Wintland | 20 |
| F | Noah Blakney | 18 |
| F | Aiden Wei Jun Chan | 22 |
| F | Joshua Chan | 21 |
| F | Jacob Diermayr | 23 |
| F | Ryan Tsui Hon Goh | 22 |
| F | Bryan Shao Herng Lee | 22 |
| F | Gabriel Lim | 16 |
| F | Karthikeyan Muthukumar | 19 |
| F | Richard O’Brien | 27 |
| F | Christian Redden | 28 |
| F | Shane Redden | 18 |
| F | Jia Ju Tan | 26 |
| F | Shao Bin Sherwin Tay | 22 |
| F | Zephan Tzun Kit Wong | 16 |
Team Philippines Roster
The Philippines achieved their main goal at the most recent World Championship Division 3B in Mexico – staying up thanks to a crucial win over regional rival Singapore. Their performances, however, were inconsistent. While they suffered a few heavy losses, they also gave group favorites North Korea a real scare. A silver medal at this SEA Games could be a realistic target.
| 2025 SEA Games: Team Philippines Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | Age |
| G | Jaiden Mackale Roxas | 22 |
| G | Paolo Spafford | 40 |
| D | Carlo Emmanuel de Guzman | 36 |
| D | Francois Gautier | 42 |
| D | Einzenn Ham | 21 |
| D | Carlo Pastrana | 20 |
| D | Eishner Sibug | 26 |
| D | Jann Gefrey So Tiong | 23 |
| F | Patrick Daniel Abis | 22 |
| F | Manvil Billones | 32 |
| F | Steven Füglister | 39 |
| F | Johann Sebastien Garcia | 17 |
| F | Benjamin Imperial | 26 |
| F | Jean Gabriel Isidoro | 19 |
| F | John Glenn Lagleva | 21 |
| F | Lenard Lancero | 30 |
| F | Mikel Miller | 37 |
| F | Jared Julian Nery | 18 |
| F | Jan Aro Regencia | 25 |
| F | Kenwrick Sze | 20 |
| F | Carlo Angelo Tigaronita | 23 |
Team Indonesia Roster
Indonesia has been steadily improving. After climbing off the bottom in 2024, they achieved a historic milestone at the latest Division 4 World Championship – finishing 4th thanks to wins over Iran and Malaysia. At the SEA Games, they’ll also get a major boost from four naturalized players of Russian origin, including KHL veterans Artyom Bezrukov and Yevgeni Nurislamov. With reinforcements like these, a push for the podium might not be out of reach.
| 2025 SEA Games: Team Indonesia Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | Age |
| G | Adel Khabibullin | 21 |
| G | Sangga Putra | 25 |
| G | Izzan Rais | 21 |
| D | Muchammad Athalaa Azqa | 23 |
| D | Artyom Bezrukov | 43 |
| D | Arthur Jordan | 22 |
| D | Haykal Kaykobad | 19 |
| D | Yevgeni Nurislamov | 43 |
| D | Rizqi Akira Prijanto | 23 |
| D | Ammar Saputro | 16 |
| F | Faigan Alghani | 16 |
| F | Daffa Bagaskara | 18 |
| F | Daffa Fadilla | 19 |
| F | Raihan Hafiz | 19 |
| F | Saveli Molchanov | 19 |
| F | Muhamad Jayden Naga | 16 |
| F | Jonathan Ryan Nugraha | 23 |
| F | Jeremiah Praptasuganda | 22 |
| F | Muhammad Abyan Putra Arlan | 17 |
| F | Lucas Salomo | 18 |
| F | Anryan Saputra | 38 |
| F | Aditia Sutanto | 40 |
| F | Ronald Wijaya | 35 |
Team Malaysia Roster
Malaysia has past experience at the Division 3B level, but most recently finished dead last across all World Championship divisions, placing sixth in Division 4 with zero points. Still, their recent performances offer a glimmer of hope – they’ve managed to stay competitive against teams in their own weight class. They’ll be especially motivated to avenge a tough 4–7 loss to Indonesia.
| 2025 SEA Games: Team Malaysia Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | Age |
| G | Muhammad Haikal | 22 |
| G | Mathaeus Grason Yu | 16 |
| D | Adam Izra Muhammed | 19 |
| D | Muhammad Faiq Haikal | 20 |
| D | Haidan Safiy Hazurin | 21 |
| D | Shuo Hang Kang | 17 |
| D | Hao Run Lim | 23 |
| F | Amir Faris Azra | 20 |
| F | Aaron Chu Goh | 23 |
| F | Austin Chu Goh | 20 |
| F | Juan Jie Goh | 20 |
| F | Chee Ming Lim | 26 |
| F | Ju Hong Low | 21 |
| F | Mohammad Mohd Nor Asrizal | 19 |
| F | Aisar Muhd Fadzli | 20 |
| F | Harith Noor | 21 |
| F | Arif Raja Amin | 21 |
| F | Brandon W. K. Tan | 32 |
| F | Nurul Nizam Versluis | 26 |
| F | Wan Adam Wan | 19 |
| F | Wan Joe Yeap | 24 |
| F | Cheong Jun Yow | 34 |
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