KUOPIO, FINLAND – In the mid to late 1990s, KalPa was known for easy points for every team in the SM-Liiga. However, after a tumultuous history, the team has risen like the Phoenix from its ashes and has become … Continue reading
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Hard to find hockey in this part of Africa
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA- This is a sports country. I arrived here last weekend in time to watch the game and aftermath of the Zambia National Soccer Team upset one of Africa’s real soccer powers Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalty kicks. … Continue reading
Unique feat in Oberliga Ost
BERLIN – Pro Hockey News was contacted this weekend regarding an unusual, if not unique, hat trick in the Oberliga Ost in Germany. On February 10, 2012, Vince Scarsella recorded a natural trick for his club, the ECC Preussen … Continue reading
Munich gets past Berlin with 2-1 victory on the road
BERLIN, Germany – After the last seconds were counted down and the horn was blowing, all players of the EHC Munich skated to their goalie Jochen Reimer, who once again, saved the game. But to win, you also need … Continue reading
Munich suffers rough streak for start of 2012
MUNICH, Germany – “It’s not the system, it’s the work.” That’s what munichs coach Pat Cortina said after the 3-0 defeat in Straubing. His team got a lesson on this day in all the things his team should … Continue reading
What a night
MUNICH, GERMANY – What a night! With what was all said before this game. ‘Ice hockey in Munich is dead.’ There is just soccer in this city. And if there should be space for another kind of sport, … Continue reading