The Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team has just made history, earning their first-ever gold medal at the IIHF Women’s Asia Cup in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. They won all five games, capping their run with a thrilling 5-game sweep over Kyrgyzstan, UAE, Malaysia, India, and Iran in the finals.
Check out how the Philippine men’s team made history, too, with their Asian Winter Games bronze medal finish in this earlier triumph: Pinoy Ice Hockey Team Bags Asian Winter Games Bronze
In the championship match on June 6, 2025, the Philippines beat Iran 4–2. They overturned a 1–0 deficit with three quick goals early in the second period. Jasmin Alcido scored two of those goals and led the tournament with an impressive 18 goals and 24 points in five games.
The team started strong in the tournament with dominating wins, including a 15–0 rout of Kyrgyzstan, a 6–1 victory over UAE, and an 8–1 win against Malaysia, all at Al Hili Ice Rink. In the semifinals, they defeated India 4–1, led by Illeana Jimenez’s crucial goal.
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Standout players included forward Jasmin Alcido—named Best Player for the Philippines—and Kathleen Tan, honored as Player of the Game in the final.
The full squad: forwards Jasmin Alcido, Bianca Cuevas, Kayla Herbolario, Mikayla Pe Aguirre, Illeana Jimenez, Kathleen Tan, Kimberly Sze, Cassia Marino, Alyssa Sanchez, Rhianne Alix, Rangel Benitez; defenders Georgie Ann Regencia, Kamil Cubillo, Gerardine Go, Rita Ceguerra, Nikka Villanueva, Eadrea Ham, Gabrielle Formoso‑Laysico; and goalkeepers Mikaella Lee and Rosalyn Lim.
Celebrate young talent on the rise—11-year-old Katrina Cruz, trained at SM Skating Rink, brought home 4 gold medals from an ice skating competition in Indonesia: Read her inspiring story here
SM Skating Mall of Asia served as the team’s home training ground—a sign of SM’s support for Filipino sports. They encourage new skaters to join the SM Skating Academy. As part of the SM Active Hub initiative, SM Supermalls offers sports programs nationwide and invites users to download the SM Malls Online app to stay updated on events and perks.
Here are some snaps of the winning team:
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