2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III Qualification

The 2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III Qualification was an international under-18 ice hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The Division III Qualification fifth level of competition at the 2005 IIHF World U18 Championships and took place between 18 and 20 February 2005 in Ankara, Turkey. The tournament was won by Turkey who upon winning qualified to compete in the 2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III that was held in Sofia, Bulgaria.

2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III Qualification
Tournament details
Host country Turkey
Dates18 – 20 February 2005
Teams3
Final positions
Champions  Turkey

Overview

The 2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III Qualification began on 18 February 2005 in Ankara, Turkey.[1] Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey entered the Division III Qualification tournament after being relegated from the Division III tournament of the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championships, while Armenia made their debut at the World U18 Championships.[2][3]

Turkey finished first after winning both of their games and qualified to compete in the 2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III that was set to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria the following month.[1] Bosnia and Herzegovina finished in second place after winning their game against Armenia.[1] Muamer Dzamalija of Bosnia and Herzegovina finished as the tournaments top scorer after recording eight points including three goals and five assists.[4] Turkey's Baris Ucele finished as the tournaments leading goaltender with a save percentage of 89.19.[5]

Standings
Qualified for the 2005 Division III tournament
Rk Team GP W T L GF GA GDF PTS
1 Turkey2200214+174
2 Bosnia and Herzegovina2101159+62
3 Armenia2002427–230

Fixtures

All times local.

18 February 2005
19:00		Turkey 15 – 1
(6–0, 6–1, 3–0)		 ArmeniaGSGM Buz Pateni Sarayi
Attendance: 500
19 February 2005
19:00		Armenia 3 – 12
(0–3, 3–5, 0–4)		 Bosnia and HerzegovinaGSGM Buz Pateni Sarayi
Attendance: 300
20 February 2005
19:00		Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 – 6
(1–3, 1–2, 1–1)		 TurkeyGSGM Buz Pateni Sarayi
Attendance: 600

Scoring leaders

List shows the top ten skaters sorted by points, then goals.[4]

Player GP G A Pts +/− PIM POS
Muamer Dzamalija2358+314F
Alper Solak2336+54F
Baris Bilgic2055+512D
Hovnan Markosyan2404-1210F
Volkan Toptaner2314+30F
Armen Velic2314-14F
Ferit Barutcu2224+54D
Armin Mesanovic213402F
Caner Baykan2134+48F
Batin Kosemen2303+52F

Leading goaltenders

Only the top goaltenders, based on save percentage, who have played 40% of their team's minutes are included in this list.[5]

Player MIP SOG GA GAA SVS% SO
Baris Ucele120:003742.0089.190
Safet Cosovic120:005194.5082.350
Harutyun Baluyan120:001142713.5076.320

References
  1. "2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Div IIIQ". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  2. "2004 IIHF World U18 Championship Div III". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  3. Podnieks, Andrew; Birger Nordmark (2010). IIHF Media Guide & Record Book 2011. Toronto: Moydart Press. p. 21.
  4. "Scoring Leaders". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  5. "Goalkeepers". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
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