The first IIHF-sanctioned event the Philippine junior team participated in was the 2018 IIHF U20 Challenge Cup of Asia which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in December 2017. The hosts Malaysia won the gold while the Philippines finished fourth in the tournament contested by five national teams winning only over last-placers India. Filipino player, Benjamin Jorge Imperial was named Best Defenceman at the end of the tournament who is also the best non-Malaysian scorer with six goals and four assisting.[1][2] The team's head coach was Steven Füglister.[3] In the second edition, also hosted by Malaysia, the Philippines placed third place besting only the United Arab Emirates in the four-team competition. Jaiden Mackale Roxas was selected as the tournament's Best Goaltender.[4]
