What is the nickname of the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

The Belarus men's national ice hockey team is nicknamed the "Bisons," which is also known as "Zubry" in the Belarusian language.

Which association is responsible for controlling the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

The team is controlled by the Belarusian Ice Hockey Association.

Who is the current head coach of the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

As of the provided information, Craig Woodcroft is the head coach of the Belarus men's national ice hockey team.

Who are the listed assistant coaches for the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

The assistant coaches listed are Dmitri Karpikov, Mikhail Kravets, and Vladimir Vorobiev.

Who serves as the captain for the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

Yegor Sharangovich is the captain of the Belarus men's national ice hockey team.

Which player has played the most games for the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

Oleg Romanov holds the record for the most games played, with 193 appearances.

Who is the all-time top scorer for the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

Oleg Antonenko is the team's all-time top scorer with 52 goals.

Who has accumulated the most points in the history of the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

Alexei Kalyuzhny is the team's all-time top scorer in terms of total points, with 125.

What are the team colors for the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

The team colors are red and white.

What is the IIHF code assigned to the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

The IIHF code for the Belarus men's national ice hockey team is BLR.

What was the Belarus men's national ice hockey team's IIHF world ranking as of May 2025?

As of May 26, 2025, the Belarus men's national ice hockey team was not ranked (NR) by the IIHF.

What is the lowest IIHF ranking the Belarus men's national ice hockey team has achieved?

The team's lowest IIHF ranking was 16th, recorded for the 2024-2025 period.

When and where did the Belarus men's national ice hockey team play its first international game?

The team played its first international game on November 7, 1992, in Minsk, Belarus, against Ukraine, losing 4-1.

What is the Belarus men's national ice hockey team's largest margin of victory in international play?

The team achieved its biggest win with a score of 21-1 against Lithuania on August 30, 1996, in Riga, Latvia.

What are the Belarus men's national ice hockey team's largest defeats in international play?

The team has experienced two notable defeats with a score of 11-2: once against Finland in Mikkeli, Finland, on April 7, 1997, and again against Canada in Lloydminster, Canada, on March 19, 1998. They also lost 9-0 to Canada in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 14, 2015.

How many times has Belarus participated in the Winter Olympics?

Belarus has participated in the Winter Olympics three times: in 1998, 2002, and 2010.

What was Belarus's best performance at the Winter Olympics, and in which year did it occur?

The team achieved its best result at the Winter Olympics in 2002 in Salt Lake City, where they reached the quarter-finals and ultimately finished in fourth place.

In which year did Belarus host the IIHF World Championship?

Belarus hosted the IIHF World Championship in Minsk in 2014.

What was the Belarus men's national ice hockey team's best result at the IIHF World Championship?

The team achieved its best-ever result at the IIHF World Championship in 2006, finishing in 6th place.

What was the outcome for Belarus in the 2020 IIHF World Championship?

The 2020 IIHF World Championship, scheduled to be held in Zurich and Lausanne, Switzerland, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What led to the IIHF banning Belarusian national and club teams from its events?

The IIHF banned all Belarusian national and club teams from its events indefinitely due to the pretext of enabling Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

What action did Hockey Canada take regarding Belarus's participation in events it hosted?

Hockey Canada banned Belarus's participation in events held in Canada that did not fall under the IIHF's jurisdiction.

What was the reason for Belarus's expulsion from the 2022 IIHF World Championship?

Belarus was expelled from the 2022 IIHF World Championship due to an IIHF ban related to the pretext of enabling Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

What was Belarus's status for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 IIHF World Championships?

Belarus was expelled from and banned from participating in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 IIHF World Championships due to the IIHF ban.

Despite IIHF bans, in which tournament did Belarus participate in 2023?

Despite the IIHF ban, the Belarus men's national ice hockey team participated in the 2023 Channel One Cup, alongside Russia and Kazakhstan.

Who was the head coach of the Belarus team during the 2005 and 2006 IIHF World Championships?

Glen Hanlon coached the Belarus team during the 2005 and 2006 IIHF World Championships.

Who succeeded Glen Hanlon as head coach of the Belarus team, and for which years?

Curt Fraser succeeded Glen Hanlon and coached the team in 2007 and 2008.

Who is listed as the captain of the Belarus national team on the 2021 roster?

Yegor Sharangovich is listed as the captain of the Belarus national team on the 2021 roster.

Which player on the 2021 roster plays for the Calgary Flames?

Yegor Sharangovich, the team captain, plays for the Calgary Flames.

Which player on the 2021 roster plays for the Hershey Bears?

Aliaksei Protas, a forward, plays for the Hershey Bears.

What is the nationality and club affiliation of Nick Bailen as listed on the 2021 roster?

Nick Bailen is listed as playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk and is associated with Russia's flag, indicating his club affiliation is in Russia.

Which player's number has been retired by the Belarus men's national ice hockey team?

The number 24 has been retired in honor of Ruslan Salei.

What is the total number of games played by the Belarus men's national ice hockey team according to the all-time record?

According to the all-time record, the Belarus men's national ice hockey team has played a total of 516 games.

What is Belarus's all-time record against Canada in terms of wins, draws, and losses?

Belarus has played Canada 19 times, winning 1, drawing 1, and losing 17 games.

Against which opponent does Belarus have its highest win percentage according to the all-time record?

Belarus has a perfect record against several opponents, including Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Malaysia, Oman, Portugal, Romania, and Uzbekistan, with 100% wins against them in the recorded matches.

What is the goal difference for Belarus in its all-time record against Finland?

Against Finland, Belarus has a goal difference of -46, having scored 25 goals and conceded 71 in 18 games.

What was the design of the Belarus national team jersey from 1993 to 1995?

From 1993 to 1995, the Reebok-made jersey featured the Pahonia coat of arms.

What period do the '2017–2021 IIHF jerseys' represent?

The '2017–2021 IIHF jerseys' represent the uniform designs used by the team during that specific period in IIHF competitions.

What is the official website of the Belarus national ice hockey team?

The official website for the Belarus national ice hockey team is hockey.by.

What is the IIHF's profile page for the Belarus national ice hockey team?

The IIHF profile for the Belarus national ice hockey team can be found at iihf.com/en/associations/328/belarus.

What is the Belarusian term for the team's nickname, 'Bisons'?

The Belarusian term for 'Bisons' is 'Zubry'.

What was the team's performance in the 1998 Winter Olympics?

In the 1998 Winter Olympics held in Nagano, Japan, Belarus played 4 games, winning none, drawing none, and losing 4, scoring 5 goals and conceding 19, finishing in 7th place.

What was the team's performance in the 2010 Winter Olympics?

At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, Belarus played 4 games, winning 1, drawing 0, losing 2 with 1 overtime loss, scoring 10 goals and conceding 15, finishing in 9th place.

What was Belarus's result in the 2014 IIHF World Championship?

In the 2014 IIHF World Championship, which Belarus hosted in Minsk, the team achieved a 7th place finish.

What was Belarus's result in the 2018 IIHF World Championship?

Belarus finished in 15th place in the 2018 IIHF World Championship, which resulted in their relegation.

Which player is listed as an alternate captain (A) on the 2021 roster?

Kristian Khenkel is listed as an alternate captain (A) on the 2021 roster.

What is the total number of wins for Belarus against Kazakhstan according to the all-time record?

Belarus has won 19 out of 24 games played against Kazakhstan, according to the all-time record.

What was the team's ranking in the IIHF World Ranking in 2021?

In 2021, the Belarus men's national ice hockey team was ranked 14th in the world by the IIHF.

What was the result of Belarus in the 2002 Winter Olympics?

In the 2002 Winter Olympics, Belarus played 6 games, winning 1 and losing 5, scoring 13 goals and conceding 39, to finish in 4th place.

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Performance Records

Olympic Games

The team has participated in three Winter Olympic Games, achieving its best result in 2002 by reaching the quarter-finals and securing fourth place after defeating Sweden.

Games	GP	W	OTL	L	GF	GA	Place
1998 Nagano	4	0	0	4	5	19	7th
2002 Salt Lake City	6	1	0	5	13	39	4th
2010 Vancouver	4	1	1	2	10	15	9th

IIHF World Championships

Belarus has a long history in the IIHF World Championships, consistently competing at the top level for many years. Their highest placement was 6th in 2006.

Year	Location	Result
1994	Slovakia	22nd place (2nd in Group C1)
1995	Bulgaria	21st place (1st in Group C1, promoted)
1996	Netherlands	15th place (3rd in Group B)
1997	Poland	13th place (1st in Group B, promoted)
1998	Switzerland	8th place
1999	Norway	9th place
2000	Russia	9th place
2001	Germany	14th place (relegated)
2002	Netherlands	17th place (1st in D1A, promoted)
2003	Finland	14th place (relegated)
2004	Norway	18th place (1st in D1A, promoted)
2005	Austria	10th place
2006	Latvia	6th place
2007	Russia	11th place
2008	Canada	9th place
2009	Switzerland	8th place
2010	Germany	10th place
2011	Slovakia	14th place
2012	Finland/Sweden	14th place
2013	Sweden/Finland	14th place
2014	Belarus	7th place
2015	Czech Republic	7th place
2016	Russia	12th place
2017	Germany/France	13th place
2018	Denmark	15th place (relegated)
2019	Kazakhstan	17th place (1st in D1A, promoted)
2021	Latvia	15th place
2022	Finland	Expelled due to IIHF ban
2023	Finland/Latvia	Expelled due to IIHF ban
2024	Czech Republic	Expelled due to IIHF ban
2025	Sweden/Denmark	Expelled due to IIHF ban

All-Time Records

An extensive record of matches against various national teams, highlighting wins, losses, and goal differentials.

Opponent	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	GF	GA	GD
Austria	22	16	1	5	83	49	+34
Belgium	1	1	0	0	10	0	+10
Bulgaria	1	1	0	0	13	1	+12
Canada	19	1	1	17	27	111	-84
Croatia	3	3	0	0	20	3	+17
Czech Republic	17	1	0	16	21	72	-51
Denmark	29	14	2	13	90	72	+18
Estonia	3	3	0	0	31	4	+27
Finland	18	2	0	16	25	71	-46
France	32	22	1	9	101	59	+42
Germany	29	16	2	11	80	73	+7
Great Britain	6	4	0	2	32	17	+15
Hungary	15	13	1	1	75	27	+48
Italy	6	5	0	1	22	10	+12
Japan	7	5	1	1	27	14	+13
Kazakhstan	24	19	1	4	88	48	+40
Latvia	40	18	3	19	99	106	-7
Lithuania	4	4	0	0	35	7	+28
Netherlands	4	4	0	0	35	10	+25
Norway	39	23	4	12	114	91	+23
Poland	17	13	0	4	77	38	+39
Romania	1	1	0	0	5	3	+2
Russia	24	3	1	20	45	95	-50
Slovakia	37	12	1	24	72	107	-35
Slovenia	24	17	0	7	83	60	+23
South Korea	3	2	0	1	19	10	+9
Sweden	17	2	0	15	28	63	-35
Switzerland	40	13	1	26	77	119	-42
Ukraine	25	14	5	6	90	49	+41
United States	9	1	0	8	18	42	-24
Total	516	253	25	238	1543	1434	+109

Team Personnel & History

Key Staff

The team is managed by a dedicated coaching staff, with notable figures shaping its direction over the years.

Head Coach: Craig Woodcroft

Assistants: Dmitri Karpikov, Mikhail Kravets, Vladimir Vorobiev

Notable Coaches: Glen Hanlon (led team to best IIHF result), Curt Fraser.

Star Players

Key players who have made significant contributions to the team's history in terms of games played and points scored.

Captain: Yegor Sharangovich

Most Games: Oleg Romanov (193)

Top Scorer: Oleg Antonenko (52 goals)

Most Points: Alexei Kalyuzhny (125 points)

Uniform Evolution

The team's jerseys have evolved over time, reflecting different eras and national symbols. Early designs featured the Pahonia coat of arms, later transitioning to the current national emblem.

Note: Visual representations of jerseys are not displayed due to content restrictions.

Early Designs (1993-1995): Featured the Pahonia coat of arms.

IIHF Jerseys: Various designs have been used for IIHF competitions, reflecting different periods from the late 1990s to the present.

Current Emblem: The national emblem of Belarus is prominently featured on modern team kits.

Retired Numbers

A single number has been retired in honor of a significant player.

#24 – Ruslan Salei

Current Standing & IIHF Status

IIHF Ranking

As of May 26, 2025, Belarus is not ranked by the IIHF. Historically, the team reached its highest IIHF ranking of 8th in 2009.

Current IIHF Ranking: NR (Not Ranked)

Highest IIHF Ranking: 8 (2009)

Lowest IIHF Ranking: 16 (2024-2025)

IIHF Ban

Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has indefinitely banned all Belarusian national and club teams from its events. This has led to their exclusion from recent World Championships.

Impact: Belarus has been unable to participate in IIHF-sanctioned tournaments since the ban was imposed.

The IIHF Council made definitive actions in March 2022, suspending Belarus from international play. This decision has significantly impacted the team's competitive schedule and international standing.

Despite the ban, the team has participated in events not under IIHF jurisdiction, such as the Channel One Cup alongside Russia and Kazakhstan.

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