Ice hockey in the Philippines

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Ice hockey in the Philippines
CountryPhilippines
Governing body Federation of Ice Hockey League
National team(s) Men's national team;
women's national team
Registered players131 (2018)
Clubs5 (2016)
National competitions
International competitions

Ice hockey in the Philippines is a minor but emerging sport.[ according to whom? ]

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History

The history of ice hockey in the Philippines began with the ice rinks set up in shopping malls in the country which were initially only used for recreational activities. The film Mighty Ducks released in the 1990s helped promote the winter sport in the country, with most members of the 2017 national team citing the film as their inspiration in taking up the sport. [1]

The governing body of ice hockey in the country, the Federation of Ice Hockey League (FIHL), was formed years later in February 2015. [2] The FIHL was admitted as an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on 20 May 2016 [3] [4] and secured Philippine Olympic Committee membership by July 2016. [5]

A IIHF sanctioned league, the Philippine Hockey League was organized in 2018 fulfilling a prerequisite for the Philippine men's national team participation in the Ice Hockey World Championships. [6]

National and international competitions

The men's national ice hockey team which competed at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur. Philippines Ice Hockey Team.jpg
The men's national ice hockey team which competed at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Prior to 2008 and before the formation of the FIHL, club selection teams competed in regional competitions as unofficial national teams. [5]

After the formation of the FIHL, national ice hockey teams were officially organized. The men's national team made their official debut at the 2017 Asian Winter Games [7] [8] while the women's team made theirs at the 2017 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia. [9]

The main league in the country is the Philippine Hockey League which follows IIHF regulations. [6] A recreational ice hockey league, the Manila Ice Hockey League, is also held. [10]

Participation rates

Opening of the 2017 Philippine International Ice Hockey Tournament in Mandaluyong. Philippine International Ice Hockey Tournament 2017 opening.jpg
Opening of the 2017 Philippine International Ice Hockey Tournament in Mandaluyong.

Since the Philippines is a tropical country with no winter season, ice hockey and some other winter sports are played on artificial ice rinks. In 2016, there were 211 registered players from five clubs in the country. Despite increasing popularity, the expenses involved in playing the sport hinder its adoption rate. [5]

The FIHL plans to introduce the ice hockey in schools through field hockey, a similar sport. [11]

Ice rinks

As of 2016, there are four ice rinks in the country, all part of shopping malls: [5]

Tournaments hosted

The following are IIHF-sanctioned ice hockey tournaments hosted in the Philippines.

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References

  1. ↑ Macaraig, Ayee (August 17, 2017). "PH 'Mighty Ducks' skate for gold and history in SEA Games". ABS-CBN News. Agence France-Presse. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  2. ↑ Henson, Joaquin (October 25, 2015). "Pinoys break ice in hockey". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Philippines". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  4. ↑ "IIHF grows in Asia". iihf.com. May 21, 2016. Archived from the original on May 20, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "A cooling trend". International Ice Hockey Federation. July 28, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  6. 1 2 Tuniz, David (September 13, 2019). "The journey of hockey in Philippines - Eurohockey.com". Euro Hockey. European Ice Hockey Online AB, eSports.cz s.r.o. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  7. ↑ "29 Filipino athletes to compete in 2017 Asian Winter Games". Manila Bulletin . Manila, Philippines. November 25, 2016. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Southeast Asian newcomers". International Ice Hockey Federation. March 1, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  9. ↑ Merk, Martin (March 6, 2017). "Challenge Cup of Asia begins". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  10. ↑ Dizon, David (September 17, 2012). "Like 'Cool Runnings': Manila hockey team wins bronze". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  11. ↑ "After SEA Games, Pinoy Mighty Ducks now eye World Championships". August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
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