2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III Qualification explained

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.

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

Fixtures

All times local.

Scoring leaders

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

Player
	2	3	5	8	+3	14	F
	2	3	3	6	+5	4	F
	2	0	5	5	+5	12	D
	2	4	0	4	-12	10	F
	2	3	1	4	+3	0	F
	2	3	1	4	-1	4	F
	2	2	2	4	+5	4	D
	2	1	3	4	0	2	F
	2	1	3	4	+4	8	F
	2	3	0	3	+5	2	F

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
	120:00	37	4	2.00	89.19	0
	120:00	51	9	4.50	82.35	0
	120:00	114	27	13.50	76.32	0

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2005 IIHF World U18 Championship Div IIIQ . . 2012-04-21 .
2. Web site: 2004 IIHF World U18 Championship Div III . . 2012-04-21 .
3. Book: Podnieks, Andrew . IIHF Media Guide & Record Book 2011 . Birger Nordmark . 2010 . Moydart Press . Toronto . 21 .
4. Web site: Scoring Leaders . . 2012-04-21 .
5. Web site: Goalkeepers . . 2012-04-21 .