MALAYSIA had an impressive outing in the inaugural International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Challenge Cup of Asia in Hong Kong recently.
Malaysia was seeded fourth in the six-team championship for non-winter countries. Led by Gary Tan, Malaysia overcame the odds to bag the silver medal after three wins, a draw and a defeat.
MALAYSIA Ice Hockey Federation (MIHF) president Datuk Lee Hwa Beng hosted a dinner for the Malaysian team taking part in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Challenge Cup in Hong Kong recently.
Lee was originally included in the Malaysian contingent as chef-de-mission but could not keep the date as he had other commitments.
DEXION ASIA has become the title sponsors of the ice hockey league organised by Kelab Hoki Ais Saga (Khas).
Khas patron Datuk Lee Hwa Beng said Dexion Asia had been a strong supporter of ice hockey in Malaysia.
“They have been associated with our development programmes as well as helping the all-local ice hockey team – Wildcats – and now they have committed to the league.
ALTHOUGH the final playoffs in the top and bottom divisions of the Adun Subang Jaya ice hockey league went according to the formbook, Thunders sprang a surprise in the Division Two at the Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink on Saturday.
Fangs and Sunway Dragons both scored a double, winning the league and challenge trophy in Division One and Division Three respectively.
Malaysia will be participating in a national tournament to be held in Hong Kong in April 2008. Therefore, we will be conducting a selection exercise for the Malaysia National Ice Hockey Team on the following dates:
* Wednesday, 9th January 2008 at 8.00pm
* Sunday, 13 January 2008 at 9.00pm
Venue: Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink
MAISIE Chui, who has played an active role in promoting women ice hockey players, has no plans to sever her ties with Malaysia.
Chui, the chief marketing officer of Maestro Planning Solutions, will be based in Hong Kong from October. She has been entrusted with the responsibility of setting up Maestro Planning Solutions in Hong Kong.
KELAB Hoki Ais Saga (Khas) initiated a get together to show their appreciation to sponsors and well-wishers recently.
Khas has been actively drawing up development programmes as well as organising the ice hockey school. They also organise the Adun Subang Jaya ice hockey league twice a year. The three-division league provides a platform for young players to gain exposure.
MALAYSIAN representatives of KL Slayers, KL Cobras and Dexion Wildcats could not have asked for a better start in the World Ice Hockey 5s in Hong Kong recently.
The contingent led by Datuk Lee Hwa Beng recorded wins in the respective opening matches.
THE bonding among the players’ families – young and old – has prompted Dexion Asia to support Wildcats, one of the top local ice hockey teams in Malaysia.
DEXION Wildcats will be stepping up against stiffer competition at the ongoing World Ice Hockey 5s being held at the Megabox Complex, Kowloon Bay in Hong Kong.
