Nine pucks in the Icelandic goalie's net against not a one in young Mate Tomljenovic's. Thus was the epilogue of Croatia's first match of the Division II World Hockey Championships which started on Sunday in Zagreb.

Croatia played a terrific game, outskating team Iceland and seizing on opportunities scoring nine against the visitors.

The hosts scored three goals per period, while Croatia captain Marko Lovrencic managed a hat trick.

More than 2,500 hockey fans flocked to the Dom Sportova to witness the 9:0 devastating of Iceland, who did not seem too downed by their loss. Iceland is certainly a team that will be battling for a medal. Which medal will be known after Monday’s game against Romania. Meanwhile on Sunday, Romania beat China 9:4, while Bulgaria ran over Ireland, 6:0.