Tournament showcases sport's rapid development in Asia
Hong Kong Tigers were crowned International A division champions at a prestigious ice hockey competition in Hong Kong earlier this month.
The 2008 Mega Ice 5's, organised by Mega Ice in Kowloon Bay, were held from April 29-May 10. A total of 65 adult and youth teams competed in the tournament.
The five-day youth event kicked off the showpiece, with Sports Beijing winning the Bantam division with a 3-2 double-overtime victory over Hong Kong Typhoon A.
This was followed by the adult competition which was held from May 6-10. A total of 28 teams from around the world delighted the audience with their skills and never-say-die attitude.
The adult tournament was divided into five divisions - International A, International B, Asian A, Asian B and Women. The prime focus was on International A and Asian A due to the reputation of the participating teams who had top-class players in their lineups.