BASINGSTOKE – UK, Rec hockey can be a strange place at times. Where professional teams have solid rosters and always bring two goalies to games in case of an injury or if the starting netminder has a bit of a … Continue reading
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Jokerit, Helsinki, the other of the two Helsinki based teams. The team with the biggest budget, the team with the brightest stars, the team with the biggest arena that is always almost half empty, the team that … Continue reading
BASINGSTOKE, UK – As England has been basking in glorious sun shine and record temperatures, many have been wondering to their local ice rinks for a place to cool down at. However, last weekend’s fixtures saw many of the scheduled … Continue reading
TAMPERE, FINLAND – Ilves, a former powerhouse of Finnish hockey, is looking for new identity and route to success. The NHL has the Montreal Canadiens. The oldest franchise and the franchise that has amassed the most Stanley Cup victories. Finland … Continue reading
FINLAND – Hameenlinna is located about 60 miles north from Helsinki and is home to 67,000 inhabitants; it is also where the writer used to live. The pride of the town, apart from its rich history and military bases, is … Continue reading
HELSINKI, Finland – HIFK is one of the most traditional teams on the Finnish hockey scene. Founded in 1897 as an athletics club that covered sports from football, bandy, handball, floorball, athletics and bowling and started participating in ice hockey … Continue reading
