2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV: Armenia defeats Iran 8:0

Armenia marked its third victory at the 2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV international ice hockey tournament in Yerevan, defeating Iran 8:0 (3–0, 3–0, 2–0) on April 17.

Armenia’s Artem Kuznetsov opened the score in the 14th minute in the 1st period, followed by Manukian and Kovalenko’s goals minutes later. Asatrian, Khudiakov and Maxim Kuznetsov scored in the 2nd period. Artem Kuznetsov again scored a goal in the 41st minute of the 3rd period, and Khudiakov sealed the 8:0 score minutes later.

Armenia is currently ranked 2nd in the standings with 9 points.

Meanwhile, Uzbekistan defeated Indonesia 26:1 (9–1, 10–0, 7–0) while Kuwait won 22:9 (5-2, 7-3, 10-4) against Malaysia on April 17. 

Armenia’s last match in the tournament will be against Indonesia on April 19.

2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV marks Armenia’s first participation in an int’l ice hockey tournament since 2010.