The Bavaria women's national ice hockey team played its first game in 2009 against Spain during the 16th International Women Tournament being held in Cergy, France. The tournament involved the national teams of Bavaria, Belgium and Spain and three club teams, Cergy representing France, the Collège Les Lynx d’Edouart Montpetit representing Canada, and Grefrath representing Germany. Bavaria won their opening game against Spain 10–1. Bavaria also managed a win against Belgium but lost to the three club teams during the round robin. Bavaria finished the tournament in third after beating Grefrath in the bronze medal game.