2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship Division II

Highlights

* The 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship Division II was played in two tournament groups. * The tournament featured teams from Europe, Asia, and North America. * Latvia and Iceland won their respective groups and advanced to Division I Group B.

Overview

The 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship Division II was held in two tournament groups. Group A was held in Jaca, Spain, from April 23-29, while Group B was held in Istanbul, Turkey, from April 24-30.

Group A

Group A featured the teams of Latvia, Iceland, Romania, and Croatia. Latvia won the group with a perfect 3-0 record, followed by Iceland with a 2-1 record. Romania placed third with a 1-2 record, and Croatia finished fourth with a 0-3 record.

Group B

Group B featured the teams of New Zealand, Mexico, Turkey, and South Africa. New Zealand won the group with a perfect 3-0 record, followed by Mexico with a 2-1 record. Turkey placed third with a 1-2 record, and South Africa finished fourth with a 0-3 record.

Promotion and Relegation

Latvia and Iceland won their respective groups and earned promotion to Division I Group B for the 2024 tournament. Croatia and South Africa were relegated to Division III for the 2024 tournament.