Write up contributed by Ee Laine:
THE MIHF PRESIDENT'S CUP NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE
The much awaited finals for the MIHF President's Cup National Ice Hockey League began with a demo from the 'Learn to Play' program. Held today, Saturday 13 December 2008 at Sunway Pyramid Ice, the students from the hockey school showcased their skills to the crowd under the direction of the coaches, Ahmad Bazli and Gary Tan.
First up was the Division 3 game. With the drop of the puck, an estimated crowd of 3,000 fans and parents lined around the rink to watch. With the season title already wrapped up, Metro Stars once again reinforced their winning ways against the Dexion Wildcubs. Awards were handed out by Mr Frank Johnstone of Dexion Asia.
Next was the Division 2 game. The challenge had been brewing since the first game of the season, and the culmination was played out on the ice. The Warriors held on to prevail as Division 2 champions. MIHF's Deputy President, Encik Haniff Dato Mahmood was on hand to present the players with the trophies.
Last but not least, the Division 1 players from KL Cobras and Asian Tigers - B took the ice. The intensity was palpable, and the game was fueling the crowd's reaction. The battles around the boards, and at open ice, kept everyone on the edge. When the final whistle sounded, KL Cobras stood as the victors. For their spoils, Dato Lee Hwa Beng, President of MIHF presented them with the President's Cup and a well-deserved congratulations.
First up was the Division 3 game. With the drop of the puck, an estimated crowd of 3,000 fans and parents lined around the rink to watch. With the season title already wrapped up, Metro Stars once again reinforced their winning ways against the Dexion Wildcubs. Awards were handed out by Mr Frank Johnstone of Dexion Asia.
Next was the Division 2 game. The challenge had been brewing since the first game of the season, and the culmination was played out on the ice. The Warriors held on to prevail as Division 2 champions. MIHF's Deputy President, Encik Haniff Dato Mahmood was on hand to present the players with the trophies.
Last but not least, the Division 1 players from KL Cobras and Asian Tigers - B took the ice. The intensity was palpable, and the game was fueling the crowd's reaction. The battles around the boards, and at open ice, kept everyone on the edge. When the final whistle sounded, KL Cobras stood as the victors. For their spoils, Dato Lee Hwa Beng, President of MIHF presented them with the President's Cup and a well-deserved congratulations.
Roll of Honour
Division 1
Challenge Trophy
Champion : KL Cobras
2nd Placing : Asian Tigers B
League Trophy : Asian Tigers A
Special Awards:
Best Forward - Local : Gary Tan Khia Peng (Dexion Wildcats)
Best Forward - Expat : Maikel Kuijpers (Asian Tigers A)
Best Defense - Local : Ahmad Bazli bin Abu Safian (Dexion Wildcats)
Best Defense - Expat : Jeff Smith (Asian Tigers A)
"The Tony Ryan Trophy" for Best Goalkeeper : Adrian Chow Meng Yuen (Dexion Wildcats)
Division 2
Challenge Trophy
Champion : Warriors
2nd Placing : Thunders
League Trophy : Warriors
Special Awards:
Best Forward : Hampus Molin (Warriors)
Best Defense : Mohd Faris Hakimin bin Yusof (Warriors)
Division 3
Challenge Trophy
Champion : Metro Stars
2nd Placing : Dexion Wildcubs
League Trophy : Metro Stars
Special Awards:
Best Forward : Jon Wilfred Phang Alarcon (Metro Stars)
Best Defense : John Lim Hong Cheong (Dexion Wildcats)
"The Tupling Family Trophy" for Most Promising Player : Matthew Sparling (Metro Stars)
We wish to thank Dato Lee Hwa Beng, the league organising committee, Kelab Hoki Ais Saga, Mr Frank Johnstone, Dexion Asia, Star Metro, Sunway Pyramid Ice, KL Cobras, Asian Tigers, Referees, off ice Officials, Players, Coaches, Parents, Supporters, Friends and not forgetting the man with the cool voice, Jirwan the Emcee. Thanks to each and everyone for making this league a hugh success!
The next league, "The Dexion Ice Hockey League" will be held on 21st January 2009. Up and coming, the friendly game with Singapore on 19th and 20th December 2009.
Have a pleasant Christmas and a joyous New Year!
Thanks/Kind Regards
Susan Loh
Secretary
Malaysia Ice Hockey Federation
www.malaysiaicehockey.com
+60123295678
Susan Loh
Secretary
Malaysia Ice Hockey Federation
www.malaysiaicehockey.com
+60123295678
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