ATLASVILLE, SOUTH AFRICA – On Sunday 23rd August 2010 the Pretoria Warriors took on the Western Wildcats in their 4th meeting of the season and a match once again pitting the two brothers Ashley Bock and Gary Bock in opposite … Continue reading
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Tappara loses head coach
TAMPERE, FINLAND – With the season a mere two weeks away, the first coach has left his post in the SM-Liiga. Tappara, Tampere’s head coach Petri Mattila has resigned from his duties. According to Tappara’s website, Mattila has resigned citing … Continue reading
A welcome return to the season
ATLASVILLE, SOUTH AFRICA – As many of you know the last month and a bit on RSA has been a bit hectic with the world cup happening. All sports seemed to take a back seat to this and due to … Continue reading
SM-Liiga Team Profile: Kalpa
KUOPIO, FINLAND – Kalpa, the pride of Kuopio and the team that has brought some formidable NHL talents through its junior ranks. Kalpa has experienced somewhat of an upward yo-yo move in the last three seasons. In the past when … Continue reading
SM-Liiga Team Profile: JYP
JYVASKYLA, FINLAND- JYP, Jyvaskyla, has become a phenomenon in the Finnish hockey scene in the last three seasons. The team has risen from its underdog status to a formidable championship contender. JYP started its life as JyP HT in … Continue reading
Finnish hockey waking up from hibernation
FINLAND – Though the major news item from Finland over the weekend has been the death and severe injuries to two Sauna World Championship contestants, there has been some action on the ice as well. The league is going to … Continue reading