Mega Ice and Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association Present `Hong Kong Ice Hockey League 2008-2009`
Released on: September 22, 2008, 12:39 am
Press Release Author: Mega Ice, Keith Fong
Industry: Entertainment
Press Release Summary: Mega Ice, Hong Kong’s only international-sized ice rink at MegaBox, is pleased to be the host of “Hong Kong Ice Hockey League 2008-2009”, sanctioned by The HongKong Ice Hockey Association Limited (HKIHA) and presented by Coors Light. This is the highest level of official league for men’s ice hockey league in Hong Kong, and will be held with over 250 games from mid-September 2008 to end-April 2009 at Mega Ice.
Press Release Body: ‘Hong Kong Ice Hockey League 2008-2009’ will assemble over 90% of the best ice hockey players in Hong Kong. The whole competition will follow international rules and regulations, and nurture Hong Kong ice hockey players in participating official international ice hockey competitions in the future.
To kick off this significant league, Mega Ice and HKIHA had proudly invited Mr. Wai Kee-Shun, the Honorary President of HKIHA, and Ms. Yip Siu Yin, the Chairman of HKIHA, to be the officiating guests of the ceremony, and to offer their blessings in the tremendous success of the league.
Mr Keith Fong, Mega Ice Deputy General Manager and Referee in Chief said, “We received an enthusiastic response this year with over 300 players expected to participate in the league. We believe that this league will offer great exposure to the game of ice hockey in Hong Kong and inspire many Hong Kong youth to join this wonderful sport. “
Mr. Kin Ng, the Honorary Secretary of HKIHA said, “We have been promoting ice hockey in Hong Kong diligently. We hope that ice hockey players can compete in high level league in order to strengthen their skills and attain valuable experience. Furthermore, we anticipate that more teenagers can experience and participate in this coolest sport through this event.”
About Mega Ice Mega Ice is the only International sized ice rink in Hong Kong (26m x 57m) located at the Beehive Atrium of MegaBox. Mega Ice offering learn to skate programs, figure skating, speed skating, ice hockey, summer camps, corporate skate days, school programs, curling, and more.
About HongKong Ice Hockey Association HKIHA aims in promoting ice hockey and inline-hockey in Hong Kong, providing advanced trainings to the potential hockey players as well as organizing various levels of competitions for Hong Kong hockey players in accordance with the international ice hockey rules. We faithfully participate for every year Sport Festival organized by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and subvented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Media enquiries: Mega Ice Keith Fong Tel: (852) 9181 1662
MegaBox Development Co. Limited Ivy Cheung Tel: (852) 2967-2382
Carol Cheng Tel: (852) 2318-6913 Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association Limited Kany Yiu Tel: (852) 2504 8189
Web Site: http://www.megaice.com.hk/
Contact Details: keith@megaice.com.hk
(852) 2709 4020
Unit 1, Level 10 MegaBox, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong