https://www.scmp.com/rss/315448/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored Article] Just this past Sunday (May 7), the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club (HKAHC) organized an “Honour the Game” event in an effort to promote respect within the hockey community, not only towards the rules of the game, but also the game officials, staff, opponents, and one self. This is part of the Club’s continuous endeavour to encourage a good hockey culture and to take Hong Kong ice hockey to the next level. An incident occurred in one of Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club’s hockey... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2093753/honour-game?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2093753/honour-game?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 May 2017 07:17:39 +0000 “The Winner Medical Kings held off Team Verity to become the 2016-17 Principal Standard League Champions on March 28th. Alvin Sham (2G) single-handedly led the Kings to their overtime win after a nail-biting game. Ray Loo (31 saves) and King Ho (24 saves) both shut out the opposing team all through the first period, until Team Verity’s Lokel Wong caught a break halfway through the game and got a shot over Loo’s glove, putting Verity up 1-0. Their lead lasted an entire period, and just when it... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2092334/sham-leads-kings-principal-standard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2092334/sham-leads-kings-principal-standard?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 May 2017 09:04:07 +0000 Echoing the sentiment in supporting the winter sports development in China, Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey (HKAIH) and the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club (HKAHC) re-launched the Youth Hockey League (Asia Region), also known as AYHL, in 2016.  With the re-launch, we have invited NHL Alumni Association to be the partnering organization of the league with the vision to pass on ice hockey knowledge and culture and to provide teamwork experiences for players.  The 2016-17 Youth Hockey League (Asia... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2069112/youth-hockey-league-asia-region-holds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2069112/youth-hockey-league-asia-region-holds?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:20:59 +0000 It’s just another day of on ice practice for the HKFYG Community Team Sports players, but for Ricco Ng, today is the day he steps back on the ice in full hockey gear after putting ice hockey down for 2 years. In the 2 years that Ricco stepped away from ice hockey, he went and enrolled in the Artiste Training Course at one of Hong Kong’s largest TV stations, Television Broadcasts Limited.  After graduating from the course, Ricco went on to become a full time artiste at TVB; he was one of the main... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2062555/former-player-hits-ice-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2062555/former-player-hits-ice-again?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jan 2017 12:31:13 +0000 The 2016-17 hockey season is now fully underway and while the teams have been preparing all summer for the games to begin, there is another team which has been hard at work behind the scenes. The Game Officials for the HKIHOA are also ready for another action packed season after months of on-ice and off-ice training. This year, there will be nine Level 4 game officials taking this ice, the highest level obtainable. To achieve this status, you must have a minimum of 5 years of officiating... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2027050/hong-kong-ice-hockey-officials?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2027050/hong-kong-ice-hockey-officials?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:14:47 +0000 The BOCI-Prudential Asset Management 2016 HKAHC Invitational Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament was successfully held over the weekend at Mega Ice, MegaBox.  9 teams from 8 countries/districts joined to battle for the Gold Medal in the Gold Cup, Silver Plate and Bauhinia Divisions.    The Gold Cup Division final game was a repeat from last year, with Mitsubishi Corporation facing against the defending champions Pilipinas.  The score was tied at 3:3 at the end of the second period and the game went... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2021978/boci-prudential-asset-management-2016?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2021978/boci-prudential-asset-management-2016?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Sep 2016 07:52:37 +0000 The international tournament stage has been set for another special weekend of hockey in Hong Kong. The 14th annual BOCI-Prudential Asset Management 2016 HKAHC Invitational Ice Hockey Tournament begins Friday, September 16th and will feature more countries and more young players than ever before. The field of nine teams have been selected and are set to compete in the weekend event. Last year’s Gold Cup Division Champions Pilipinas (Philippines) return to the tournament, and will look to defend... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2019349/boci-prudential-asset-management-2016?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2019349/boci-prudential-asset-management-2016?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:48:38 +0000 The Principal Standard League opened their season on September 6th, however league action was back for a second consecutive night. This time it was the other two teams doing battle in the arena, Winner Medical and Gaggia Empire. This contest differed from opening night, with both teams starting out slow and sluggish.  It was all Gaggia Empire from the beginning, as they found the back of the net twice in the first two minutes of the game on two lucky plays. They did however pick up the action... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2018861/gaggia-empire-strikes-back?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2018861/gaggia-empire-strikes-back?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Sep 2016 01:54:04 +0000 The 2015-16 Principal Standard League Season ended with a bang, and it was expected that the 2016-17 season would pick up right where it left off. The teams didn’t disappoint. Principal avenged their end of season loss to Verity with an 8-0 drubbing in this year’s season opener which was a fast paced, physical and hard hitting affair right from the start. Teams played evenly through the first half of the game, with the score 1-0 at the end of the first period on a goal from Cosney Lee. Both... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2017996/team-principal-back-vengeance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2017996/team-principal-back-vengeance?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:54:48 +0000 The Hong Kong Amateur Hockey League 2016-2017 season is quickly approaching and after an intense summer season they are looking to get under way with another action packed winter season. The league will play on Wednesday and Sunday nights, which is comprised of three distinct divisions. Wednesday will make up our first Regular Division where higher level adult players will square off for the championship. This division will have nine teams, which after games in round robin format will split into... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2017990/new-amateur-hockey-league-2016-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2017990/new-amateur-hockey-league-2016-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:54:38 +0000 The start of the 2016-17 season is upon us and that means one thing. Standard League Hockey! The Principal Standard League is back, and this year better than ever. This year features many new players and new sponsors. This is a milestone year, as it is the 5th year in existence. The teams have added many strong players from other leagues in Hong Kong, which means this will be the fastest, most skilled and most competitive season yet. What will not change this season is that Principal will... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2012278/new-season-principal-standard-league?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/2012278/new-season-principal-standard-league?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Sep 2016 01:49:22 +0000 As the hockey season draws to an end, ECHL player Zachary Yuen decided to journey from Richmond, Vancouver to here in Hong Kong for a short stay. Though born and raised in Canada, Yuen’s family still have strong ties with Hong Kong, and he is excited to share his unique experience as a Chinese professional hockey player with the young participants of the Jockey Club Generation Next Program. When asked about his experience in Hong Kong thus far, Yuen said “Since I arrived, I've noticed that the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1963638/finding-his-roots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1963638/finding-his-roots?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Jun 2016 07:14:45 +0000 Five new members join the IIHF Council after the 2016 IIHF Annual Congress in Moscow has voted on the leadership for a new four-year term. The executive of the International Ice Hockey Federation includes 13 voting members and the General Secretary, Horst Lichtner, as a non-voting member. And the race for the places has been very tight in the end. The elections began the applications for the President and the three Vice Presidents. Rene Fasel was the only applicant to serve as President and was... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1956317/council-elected?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1956317/council-elected?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 May 2016 07:15:45 +0000 MEN: The 2018 Olympic Winter Games will take place in PyeongChang, Korea, 9-25 February 2018. The men’s and women’s ice hockey tournaments are scheduled to take place at venues in the city of Gangneung. Korea as the host nation will be qualified for both the men’s and women’s tournaments. For the 2018 Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament the top-8 nations of the 2015 IIHF Men’s World Ranking will be automatically qualified and seeded according to the ranking. The three qualifiers will be... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1948365/2018-olympic-winter-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1948365/2018-olympic-winter-games?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 May 2016 03:00:30 +0000 The championship games for the Principal Standard League, Hong Kong Women’s Ice Hockey League and the HKAHC Amateur League may have already been played, but that doesn’t mean ice hockey in Hong Kong takes a break. Players from these leagues will be right back at it before the end of this month, if not already. The schedule for the HKAHC Summer League has been finalized and the teams will take the ice again on May 22nd. For those who couldn’t live without hockey for that long took advantage of... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1942994/hockey-continues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1942994/hockey-continues?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 May 2016 02:51:54 +0000 This past March, another first was made by one of the Junior Game Officials of the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Officials Association; being assigned to an International Ice Hockey Federation tournament. Mr. Otto Chan was assigned to represent Hong Kong as a Linesman in the 2016 Challenge Cup of Asia tournament in Abu Dhabi, UAE. At 21 years old, he was the first of a young but talented group of game officials to earn such a distinction. The road was long to get to this point, but the hard work paid... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1938608/continue-shining?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1938608/continue-shining?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:30:00 +0000 Former New York Ranger’s Captain and 5 times NHL All-Star, Barry Beck, competed in his last official game last night in the Principal Standard League Championship game between Team Principal and Verity. The towering 58 year old defensemen began his hockey career in Vancouver, B.C., Canada where he went on to be drafted 2nd overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 1977 NHL draft. After a stellar rookie season with the Rockies, Beck was traded to New York and played seven seasons with the Rangers.... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1937376/becks-last?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1937376/becks-last?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Apr 2016 09:15:15 +0000 This spring has been a ground breaking time for some of the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Officials Associations’ young game officials. Perhaps the most of which centers around 25 year old Tracy Wong, who was the first female game official to represent Hong Kong in an international tournament. The path began this summer, as she became the first female game official from Hong Kong to be licensed with the International Ice Hockey Federation. Her “C” Linesman status earned her the potential to be selected... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1935152/local-ice-hockey-official-takes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1935152/local-ice-hockey-official-takes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:15:00 +0000 After thirty barn burning games, the 2015-’16 Principal Standard League regular season has come to an end with the standings and playoff seeding which was determined by the outcome of that final game. This season was full of high scoring games and showcased the skill level and talent of Hong Kong hockey. This year’s Standard League teams were more competitive compared to previous seasons which made it difficult to predict the winner of each game. A mix of young talent, current and former men’s... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1934239/2015-2016-principal-standard-league?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1934239/2015-2016-principal-standard-league?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:04:47 +0000 Another new ice hockey program was launched recently in Hong Kong; the Community Team Sports Program (CTS) was launched by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG). The 3-year program brings new elements to the usual large scale sports program with the addition of encouraging youngsters of Hong Kong to use their creativity to plan and organize sports related community service or volunteering projects. Selected projects will be eligible for funding from the CTS for execution.  The CTS... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1932873/bringing-team-sports-community?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1932873/bringing-team-sports-community?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:00:15 +0000 The regular season champion of this year’s Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club “Regular Division” is a familiar face; IceWolves. This HKAHC perennial powerhouse took the championship again this year, in similar fashion as last year; by a mere 1 point over a new league team Agon Knights. The previous year, IceWolves took the regular season crown by one point over NEWAY Wildcats, who played in the Novice Division this season. The teams in this division will now split into two groups, with IceWolves... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1928211/ahl-season-champions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1928211/ahl-season-champions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Mar 2016 07:45:30 +0000 This Chinese New Year, the Hong Kong U18 Men’s Ice Hockey Team journeyed to Cape Town, South Africa for the 2016 IIHF U18 World Championship Division III Group B. Instead of joining in on the festivities back home, these boys are now battling hard in their double round-robin tournament against team New Zealand and South Africa. Although they are not going to get their red envelops in person this year, the Team got something much more memorable instead; a historic first win against home team... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1914127/principal-standard-league-players-make?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1914127/principal-standard-league-players-make?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:00:15 +0000 A new milestone was reached by a trio of Hong Kong Ice Hockey Officials Association (HKIHOA) game officials.  Otto Chan, Andy Li and Robert Wong were awarded licenses with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). These licenses are the key to being eligible to officiate for various high level competitions and tournaments outside of Hong Kong. While these three might not be the only ones eligible to represent Hong Kong as a game official in an IIHF event, it is worth noting that this... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1908658/hkihoa-young-officials-obtain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1908658/hkihoa-young-officials-obtain?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:42:15 +0000 The opening ceremony for the Jockey Club Ice Hockey Generation Next Program, supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, was one to remember. With a light show introduction and a full house surrounding the rink, fans of ice hockey and supporters of the development of the sport in Hong Kong made their presence known. The ceremony kicked off with remarks from the chairman of the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club, Mr. Thomas Wu and a speech by Mr. Rhoda Chan, representative of the Hong Kong Jockey Club... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1904904/future-hong-kong-ice-hockey-lies-hands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1904904/future-hong-kong-ice-hockey-lies-hands?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:17:00 +0000 With skaters clocked at more than 30km an hour, ice hockey is without a doubt one of the fastest team sports in the world. Hockey players not only need stamina for the intense skating and physical strength to handle body contact, but also discipline and focus to ensure that everybody on the ice can enjoy the game in a safe environment. This is precisely why the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club (HKAHC) decided to work together (forged a partnership) in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1900641/jockey-club-ice-hockey-generation-next?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1900641/jockey-club-ice-hockey-generation-next?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:41:50 +0000 Co-organized by the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club and the Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey, the 2016-17 Youth Hockey League (Asia Region) re-launching ceremony was successfully completed on January 7 at the Shangri La Hotel in Beijing. Accompanied by two young players, Chinese Ice Hockey Association General Secretary Yu Tiande and Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey Chairman Mr. Thomas Wu officiated the launching ceremony.  Many guests celebrated the event and the joint efforts in promoting the sport... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1899111/youth-hockey-league-asia-region-re?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1899111/youth-hockey-league-asia-region-re?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:45:27 +0000 Only a month ago, the Hong Kong Women’s National Ice Hockey Team returned from Bulgaria, after placing second two years in a row in the IIHF Women’s World Championships Division II B Qualifiers. Their winter break didn’t last long though, as they’re once again getting ready for some fierce competition in the 13th Chinese National Winter Games. With training starting from July, and their last tournament ending in two weeks, this is going to be a short season for the ladies on Team Hong Kong.... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1898591/new-year-new-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1898591/new-year-new-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Jan 2016 09:49:41 +0000 As part of the effort to grow the love of ice hockey in Hong Kong, Stanstead College (located in Quebec, Canada) is offering six scholarships for a two week of the academic experience, plus a further 15 students will attend an Orientation, 6 day program, in April. More importantly, they will provide insight on the need for a balancing between athletics and education, the latter explained as something that “cannot fall off at the cost of sports” in Asia.  The program will uncover some of the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1897929/balancing-ice-hockey-and-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1897929/balancing-ice-hockey-and-education?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:25:10 +0000 Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club will be implementing a 3-year ‘Jockey Club Ice Hockey Generation Next’ program to foster and nurture a new all-rounded generation of players, after receiving a 4.7 million dollars donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The donation from the HKJC Charities Trust is the largest sum dedicated to the Hong Kong Ice Hockey community to date. Mr. Thomas Wu, Chairman of Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club, hopes that ‘the ‘Jockey Club Ice Hockey Generation Next’... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1888322/hkahcs-jockey-club-ice-hockey-generation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1888322/hkahcs-jockey-club-ice-hockey-generation?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:53:07 +0000 As part of the team’s 20th anniversary season, the Avalanche, along with its fans, paid tribute to some of Colorado’s greats that played for the NHL team during their year’s as the Rockies. The Colorado Avalanche unveiled their alternate jerseys on October 22nd, during their regular season game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and held a ceremonial puck drop ceremony honoring former Colorado Rockies greats Barry Beck, Lanny McDonald, Wilf Paiement, Ron Delorme, Randy Pierce, Gary Croteau, and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1880427/beck-your-roots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1880427/beck-your-roots?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Nov 2015 03:45:30 +0000 VALDEMORO, Spain – The four teams competing in Spain are starting out on the long road towards the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, but for one of them 2022 is the key date.  China will host the Games in a little over six years from now and hopes for automatic qualification for the hockey tournament. But while Korea is 23rd in the IIHF World Ranking, China is 38th. (It looks better for the women’s team, which is ranked 16th.)  At the Olympic Qualification event in Spain only Bulgaria is... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1877827/beijing-factor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1877827/beijing-factor?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:00:30 +0000 As the temperature drops and the sweltering summer finally comes to an end, the local ice hockey season is back in full swing after some major shake-ups. This year, we see the third season of the officially sanctioned Hong Kong Women’s Ice Hockey League (HKWIHL) return to Mega Ice with more new players than ever, once again bringing together generations of female skaters who will get to compete in the coming months in games that are up to international standards. Organised by both the Women’s... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1875876/third-attempt-hong-kong-women-ice-hockey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1875876/third-attempt-hong-kong-women-ice-hockey?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Nov 2015 06:26:17 +0000 With more teams than ever taking the ice this year in the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club (HKAHC) leagues, the door has opened for new players, new team names and new sponsors. But to get to where they are now with the diversity the league now sees, some help was given along the way to make all this happen. One  sponsorship comes from Gaggia.  Mr. Michael Chen, Executive Director of Gaggia, the founder of Italian espresso. He is but one sponsor however he and his company have become a big part of... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1872679/sponsors-support-growth-ahl?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1872679/sponsors-support-growth-ahl?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Oct 2015 04:48:35 +0000 The HKAHC Amateur Hockey League is back and bigger than ever. The 2015-16 has begun and this season the Amateur Hockey League will compete on two different nights, Sunday and Wednesday. Competing on Sunday night is the Novice Division, comprised of 11 teams, which is the largest number of teams to ever register at this division. These fun-loving hockey enthusiasts will compete in a round robin competition before being split into two different tiers. From there they will compete again in a round... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1865229/hkahc-amateur-hockey-league?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1865229/hkahc-amateur-hockey-league?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:34:10 +0000 During the summer, my team embarked on a hockey camp to Stamford, Connecticut in the US. It was a challenging, tiring, but rewarding ten days. It was days of intense hockey training, one that greatly benefited myself and my fellow teammates. We were exposed to the North American hockey culture, after travelling with HKAIH to Russia and Czech Republic in past years. It was definitely a summer to remember. Stamford is New England’s third largest city with a population of 122,000. Just 30 miles out... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1864272/hkaih-usa-camp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1864272/hkaih-usa-camp?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Oct 2015 09:30:15 +0000 For many kids, the most common question they hear on the first day of school is usually “How was your summer?” and as kids, you always feel the need to have a really cool story to tell on your first day back.  This year, ice hockey players Alex Wong and Paco Lo both have an amazing story to share with their friends; both Alex and Paco were selected by the Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey to participate in the 2nd Annual Canucks in China Summer Hockey School held at Feiyang Skating Centre in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1860990/canucks-china-summer-hockey-school?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1860990/canucks-china-summer-hockey-school?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:23:01 +0000 The Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club just finished it’s most exciting and successful tournament in its history. The BOCI-Prudential Asset Management 2015 HKAHC Invitational Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament ended with a very exciting final game between Pilipinas (Philippines) and Mitsubishi Corporation (Japan) with Pilipinas taking the Gold Cup 3-1. Pilipinas scored all their goals early after a sluggish start from the Japan team, but then had to weather a very intense offensive the rest of the game in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1860348/asia-rising?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1860348/asia-rising?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:15:00 +0000 With four thrilling matches, the opening night of the BOCI-Prudential Asset Management 2015 HKAHC Invitational Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament was a success. This eventful night began with a Group C match up between the young Mongolian Capitals against a more seasoned opponent in the Pilipinas. It was a commanding performance by Pilipinas with a 6-1 win against the Caps from Mongolia. Pilipinas took to them early with their intensity and high powered offense and showed their experience right from... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1859669/four-heavy-weight-tilts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1859669/four-heavy-weight-tilts?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Sep 2015 06:00:49 +0000 The 13th Annual HKAHC Invitational Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament is finally underway and the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club is honored to welcome tournament debut team, Mongolia Capitals. The Capitals are a team made up of a mix of experienced veterans along with a large number of teenagers who have made the journey to Hong Kong to gain more exposure in the hockey world while having a positive mindset to have an enjoyable tournament. The entire hockey in Mongolia is played outdoors which allows... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1859501/boci-prudential-asset-management-2015?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1859501/boci-prudential-asset-management-2015?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:13:24 +0000 You’ve battled the heat, sweat and brutal conditions of the summer, with high powered A/C indoors and melting temperatures as soon as you step outside. Now it’s time to grab a spot at Mega Ice, for what should be the most nail-biting and anticipated tournaments of the year that will bring you to the edge of your seats. At the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club, the new winter season brings renewed hopes of having yet another successful season. With the start of the 2015/2016 Standard League last... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1858714/against-all-odds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1858714/against-all-odds?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Sep 2015 07:06:38 +0000 After an offseason which saw much anticipation for the new season to begin, it has finally arrived. A new season, a new look and a new, stronger league showing a higher quality of play. This was on clear display on opening night, which featured last year’s runner-up Verity, against HKAHC. Verity, who kept some of its core players from last year, boasts a more experienced, more skilled line up with additions of players who play on Hong Kong’s National team. They took a formidable opponent in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1856664/principal-standard-league-underway?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1856664/principal-standard-league-underway?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:01:00 +0000 A year has passed and we are back for the BOCI-Prudential Asset Management 2015 Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club Invitational Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament (September 18th to 20th). Since its debut in 2003, Hong Kong hockey has progressed at a rapid rate and after experiencing what you can call, “ice hockey enlightenment,” the HKAHC has restructured and revamped this tournament even further to raise awareness of the importance of developing and ensuring growth of hockey in Asia. This action packed... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1855970/boci-prudential-asset-management-2015?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1855970/boci-prudential-asset-management-2015?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:00:30 +0000 The sixth year of the Hong Kong School Ice Hockey League is nearing an end; tonight, the League’s championship game will be played between a perennial powerhouse Po Leung Kuk No.1 W.H.Cheung College (PLK No. 1) and Wah Yan College, Kowloon (Wah Yan Kowloon). PLK No. 1 owns the season series 2-0 but in a 1-game championship, anything can happen. PLK No. 1 is looking for their fifth straight championship, after tearing through the other teams in the league. In fact, the team’s last lost came all... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1808979/david-vs-goliath?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1808979/david-vs-goliath?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 May 2015 07:29:51 +0000 Rene Fasel held his annual IIHF World Championship press conference to address this tournament, the World Cup, the 2018 Winter Olympics and other items. “Two years ago I received from our president of the Czech Ice Hockey Association to take on one task: to prepare the best event,” Sterbova said of her mission in realizing this tournament. “I hope that I can say that we have fulfilled it and must thank our team; they are the reason why this has been successful.” This World Championship has been... https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1806794/fasel-addresses-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/sport/topics/hong-kong-ice-hockey/article/1806794/fasel-addresses-media?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 May 2015 09:05:07 +0000 With Canada’s victory over Russia in the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship final, Sidney Crosby joins the IIHF’s Triple Gold Club. The 27-year-old Canadian superstar’s formidable resume already included two Olympic gold medals (2010, 2014) and a Stanley Cup ring with his Pittsburgh Penguins (2009). Crosby also owns a World Junior gold medal (2005) and silver medal (2004). He is the first player to become a "Triple Gold Captain", having captained Canada to Olympic and World Championship... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1803110/crosby-triple-gold-club?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1803110/crosby-triple-gold-club?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 May 2015 10:00:08 +0000 A defensive change just over one minute in overtime put the play in motion that team Winner Medical Kings and team Verity will remember for a long time; and luckily for team Winner Medical Kings, this play came not a moment too soon. Yannick Wong completed the hat trick 1:23 into overtime with a shot that found the top corner to give Winner Medical Kings a 4-3 victory of Verity and the championship of the 2014-15 Principal Standard League. His shot from the left side went passed the outstretched... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1785665/principal-standard-league-concluded-high-notes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1785665/principal-standard-league-concluded-high-notes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2015 08:54:14 +0000 After eight months of ice hockey, the Principal Standard League is nearing an end; and it will end just like every other hockey league in the world ends, with playoffs leading to a championship game. This year the teams who have lead the way the entire year will face each other in the finals; Winner Medical Kings against Verity. Verity got there by thwarting an upset bid by the NAB BushRangers, who finished the season with a losing record but gave Verity a run for its money in the semi-finals.... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1775402/clash-titans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1775402/clash-titans?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:07:26 +0000 BEIJING – The Slovak women’s national team earned its straight return to the second tier of the program after winning the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship Division I Group B in Beijing. Host China had high ambitions getting awarded this event and with the past glory of the national women’s team that qualified for three Olympic Winter Games (1998, 2002, 2010) and had 11 consecutive top-division participations in the Women’s World Championship between 1992 and 2009.  With the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1772072/slovak-women-earn-return?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1772072/slovak-women-earn-return?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:44:59 +0000 IZMIR, Turkey – Once he was an imposing blueliner and unquestionable leader for the New York Rangers, who also played with Wayne Gretzky at the Los Angeles Kings.  Today, he is nurturing a new generation of hockey players across the Pacific while also being head coach of Hong Kong. Going into the final round of games at the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division III in Izmir with a chance of winning bronze, Barry Beck speaks to IIHF.com about his unquenchable love for the game, the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1765496/work-progress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1765496/work-progress?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:58:01 +0000 After what seemed like an eternity, Robert Kang, the energy filled hockey coach finally touched down in Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday, March 14th from the U.S. with a hockey bag full of gear and clothes and two hockey sticks in his hands. Nothing but excitement and eagerness ran through every vein in his body, his anxiousness was noticeable when he was on the ice at Elements, Dragon Centre, and MegaBox, coaching the boys and girls who are the future of Hong Kong hockey. While... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1760227/return-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1760227/return-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:21:47 +0000