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Scott Tarzy Accepts Junior Division Team USA Ball Hockey
27.11.2013 lWinchendon, MA 11/27/13 — The American Street Hockey Institute today announces it has completed their search for the Junior Program General Manager. Scott Tarzy of Marlton, New Jersey, a 15 year coaching and executive veteran of youth street hockey programs, has accepted the Junior Division General Manager position.
"I'm excited to join this program and look forward to working with a great group of people." said Mr. Tarzy.
2nd National Ball Hockey Championship 2013-14
23.11.2013 lINDIAN BALL HOCKEY FEDERATION (IBHF)
Affiliated to: International Street and Ball Hockey Federation
2nd National Ball Hockey Championship 2013-14
INDIAN BALL HOCKEY FEDERATION inform you that Ball Hockey Association of Rajasthan will be organizing 2nd National Ball Hockey Championship 2013-14 (Senior Men and women) under auspicious of Indian Ball Hockey Federation (IBHF) at Dholur, Rajastan from December 25-27, 2013.
International Street and Ball Hockey federation (ISBHF) rules will be followed strictly.
Wassem Raja
Secretary General IBHF (Indian Ball Hockey Federation)
Men's Team USA Ball Hockey General Manager Announced
23.11.2013 lWinchendon, MA 11/22/13 — ASHI General Manager Chris Banks announced today that George Tarantino of Lancaster, PA accepted the Men's Division General Manager position.
"I'm very honored to join the ASHI team and look forward to building the men's team for the next World Championships. In my opinion, with this position comes a responsibility to the sport in the USA to put together a top notch program. I've known Chris Banks for several years and when he and I discussed what the GM position needed, I was truly flattered he thought highly enough of me to offer me this position. This is a fantastic opportunity. We have a lot of work to do but I'm anxious to get started. I have a lot of respect for the people I will be working with, and feel it's the beginning of a good relationship." said Mr. Tarantino.
Interview with Headcoach of U18 Swiss national team
22.11.2013 lMr. Stephan Sidler, Headcoach from Swiss national team U18 is speaking about the preparation for the upcoming 2014 World Ball Hockey Championships in category U18 that will be held on June 24-29, 2014 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Explanatory comment of the Swiss Association:
According to the Swiss high performance conception, the coaches of the Swiss junior national teams are staying with the players, as those move up in the age categories. Mr Sidler took over the U16 in Pisek, is now coaching the U18 in Bratislava and will coach the U20 in 2016.
Womens Team USA Ball Hockey Coaching Staff Announced
15.11.2013 lWinchendon, MA 11/12/13 — Women's Team USA General Manager Jason Kelly announced today that he has completed the search for the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Assistant General Manager positions for the women's squad that will compete for the gold medal at the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation's June 2015 tournament to be held in Zug, Switzerland.
The positions were filled by:
● Head Coach - MIke O'Connell of Fitchburg, MA
● Assistant Coach - Jason Glista of Revere, MA
● Assistant GM - Wayne Barrett of Lake Ridge, VA
Invitation to 2014 World Cup for Clubs in Nitra
11.11.2013 lThe ISBHF and Slovak Ball Hockey Union (SHBU) would like to invite all clubs interested in participation in the 2014 World Cup for Clubs in the city Nitra, Slovakia.
The 2014 World Cup fo Clubs will be held on August from 28 to 31 in Slovakia in the city Nitra (80 km from Bratislava and 150 km from Vienna).
Invitation to 2014 World Junior Championships in Slovakia
04.11.2013 lThe World Junior Championships in categories U16/U18/U20 to be held on June 24-29, 2014 in Bratislava, Slovakia in Arena Vladimira Dzurillu.
8th World Junior Championships in category U20 and 4th World Junior Championships in categories U16 and U18 will take place.
Further information are on the official website of the event:
Invitation to 2014 Master's World Cup in Tampa Bay
03.11.2013 l3rd Master's World Cup in Ball Hockey for Men over 40 and 1st Master's World Cup for Women 35 or over will be held on September 18-21, 2014 in Tampa Bay, USA.
Teams from Canada, USA, Slovakia, Greece and from other countries worldwide will participate in Master's World Cup in each category.
Further information are on the official website of the event:
Invitation to 2014 Caribbean Cup in Cayman Islands
03.11.2013 lCaribbean Cup will be held on June 4-7, 2014 in Cayman Islands.
Organizers invite all of you to attend this event.
2nd Czech-Slovak Super Cup for Clubs_Sunday October 27, 2013
28.10.2013 lHBK Nitrianski rytieri Nitra 6:2 (1:0,3:1,2:1) HBT Vlasim
Goals and assists: 1. Rimsky (Kucerka, Titka), 17. Rimsky (Kucerka, Maxin), 18. Cajchan (Kassa, Konig), 31. Riegel (Pavlik, Thron) - 23. Strecha
Spectators: 350
Friendly game:
Old Boys Slovakia 2: 3 (1:0,1:2,0:1) Czech Republic
Goals: Hranek, Miklik – Svancar 2, Kurz
2nd CZECH-SLOVAK SUPER CUP FOR CLUBS
21.10.2013 lOn Sunday October 27, 2013, day before of Anniversary of creation of former Czechoslovakia, the 2nd Czech-Slovak Super Cup for clubs will take place in the Slovak city Nitra.
The idea of Super Cup came from good cooperation between Czech Ball Hockey Association (CMSHB) and Slovak Ball Hockey Union (SHBU) associated in the International Street & Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF).
World Cup Pardubice: Allstar Team
21.09.2013 l Christoph CurchodGoalkeeper:Michal Straka (Vlaším)
Defender: Andrew Hildreth (Oberwil)
Defender: Tomáš Hák (Pardubice)
Forward: Jan Střecha (Vlaším)
Forward: Ján Rímský (Nitra)
Forward: Libor Topolánek (Vlaším)
World Cup Pardubice: Final Standings
21.09.2013 l Christoph Curchod1st:HBT Vlašim
2nd: Oberwil Rebells
3rd: HBK Nitrianski rytieri Nitra
4th: HbK Hokejmarket Skalica
5th: HBC Autosklo-H.A.K. Pardubice
6th: HBC Hradec Králové 1988
7th: LG A-Z HOKEJ Bratislava
8th: SHC Belpa 1107
9th: Canadian Dirty Birds
10th: SHC Aegerten Biel
11th: London Crusadres
World Cup Pardubice: Day 3
21.09.2013 l Christoph CurchodFinal
Oberwil Rebells vs HBT Vlašim 0:1
In the final game of this outstanding tournament the Oberwil Rebells who won the last two EuroCups faced the Czech champion HBT Vlaším. Would the Swiss be able to win for the third time in a row, or would the Czech be able to keep the title in Europe's biggest ball hockey country? Both teams had respect from the other and therefore a rather defensive oriented game started. As the Rebells executed tactical system, aimed to take the speed out of Vlaším's game and to make it difficult for the Czech so leave their zone, the Czech champion was often foreced to defend himself and could hold the game even during this pahse of Swiss pressure, always resting ddangerous on .breakaways. When ever a dangerous shot was fired on either net, Michal Straka and Stephan Sidler mastered these situations without problems. So no scoring took place and it became more and more obvious, that the game might be decided in one of the few power play situation in this great and fair game. Both teams had killed the first penalty inflicted against them. Then, in the second period, Oberwils Severin Meier was sent into the box for holding. Vlaším carried the game into the zone of the Swiss. At 22:45 it was defender Jan Nýdl who hammered the ball from the blue into the Swiss net, assisted by Marián Juráček. Now Vlaším's could act out of a strengthened defense, while the Swiss had to attack. But Oberwil seemed partly paralysed and struggled some minutes to come back into the game, just when it looked like, the were back into the game they were stopped by another penalty with 2:42 left on the clock. Even though this penalty was killed, the remaining 42 seconds were not enough to break the Czech wall up and to tie the game. An outstanding tournament ended with a high class final won by the Czech champion from the HBT Vlaším. The Oberwil Rebells finish after two win on the second place. Never before a club tournament in Europe had seen that many excellent teams. All teams placed at the end between the 1st and the 8th place were strong enough to win this tournament, if at some point or another that ball would have rolled different or luck would have changed sides. Everybody is looking forward to the next Worldcup which will be played next year in Slovakia. And the European top teams hope, that then, the best North American team of the last decade, Montreal Red Lite, would make its way to Europe for a ball hockey summit as it never has been seen before.Bronze medal game
HBK Nitrianski rytieri Nitra vs HbK Hokejmarket Skalica 3 : 1
In this all Slovak bronze medal game, the champions from Nitra faced the third of last year's championship from Skalica. From the beginning it was clear that both teams wanted to win bronze. A quick and physical game developed, neither team was ready to hold back and so it was quite busy on the penalty box during most parts of the game. As both teams neutralised each other while playing 5 on 5, it was not much of a surprise that the first goal of the game was scored on a power play. Marian Maxin opened the score for Nitra at 8:52 assisted by Marian Kučerka. At 13:17 Radoslav Smetana tied the game for Skalica on a pass from Marek Škadra, it was the only goal in this game that was scored while both teams played in full strength. At 19:37 the Slovak champion took the lead again with Robert Kašša scoring assisted by Marian Kučerka and Michal Hrvnák on power play. Skalica worked hard to come back into the game and was able to carry the game into Nitra's defensive zone, but the Slovak champion closed the room in front of its net and fought all Skalica attacks off. With a few seconds left on the clock and a delayed penalty signalled against Skalica, Marian Kučerka, assisted by Michal Hrvnák, scored the last goal of the game giving Nitra a 3 to 1 victory. Skalica ends the tournament on the 4th place, while Nitra wins bronze. The Slovak champion will work hard over the coming months to lay a good basis to win next year's World Cup that will most likely take place in Nitra.Semifinals
HBK Nitrianski rytieri Nitra vs Oberwil Rebells 2 : 5
Looking back on the last three years, Nitra and Oberwil were most likely the two strongest club teams in Europe. Interestingly they never face each other before today's game. So it was not a surprise that neither team was ready to take too much risk in the opening minutes. Nevertheless an excellent game of ball hockey developed between those two tactically and technically highly skilled teams. Then towards the end of the period, the style of the game totally changed, with three goals marked in just 43 seconds. Robert Kašša opened the scoring the after 10:50 assisted by Marian Kučerka. 11 seconds later Patrick Merz assisted by Adam Roušal tied the game for Oberwil. It took Nitra only further 33 seconds to go ahead again. This time Milan Baniač did the scoring assisted by Partik Martišak. Then the teams resumed their previous playing style. In the second minute of the second period, Partick Merz was fouled on a breakaway, penalty shot for the Swiss. Patrick Roušal took the opportunity and levelled the game. Nitra, alarmed by this goal, worked hard and finally achieved control of the game. In the next minutes the play was most time in the Rebells zone in front of excellent Stefan Sidler in the Swiss net. Even though the pressure was extremely high even while shorthanded, the Slovak champion could not score. Then Tomas Kudela stole the ball from a Nitra player and started a rush over the whole rink, outplaying Tomaš Dubnicky in Nitras net, giving the Rebells the first lead in this game. The Swiss then got into penalty troubles twice. Two big chances for the Slovaks to tie the game, but the Swiss defense stood like a wall. Shortly after the end of the second penalty Patrick Merz scored for Oberwil with a hard shot from the blue line after a faceoff won by Adam Roušal. Nitra tried to come back, and again put pressure on the Swiss net, but it was Patrick Merz who decided the game with his third goal a minute before the end of the period. Oberwil wins 5 to 2 and enters the final for the third time in a row, while Nitra will play for the third place.HbK Hokejmarket Skalica vs HBT Vlašim 0 : 3
The two teams met each other for the second time in this tournament. In the very first game on Thursday morning, Skalica had the defeated the Czech champion thanks to a turnover late in the second period 3 to 1. So Vlaším was warned. Both teams started focussed and concentrated into this important game. As in the vast majority of the games in this tournament, the team that scored first won, both teams acted out of a strong defense. In the first period, Vlaším seemed the more active team, but Skalica had the bigger scoring opportunities. But both keepers, Michal Straka for the Czechs and Jozef Brdečka for the Slovaks mastered all shots fired on their nets. The second period started like the first had ended, with excellent defensive play on both sides. But now it was Vlaším that created the better scoring opportunities. At 20:36 Vlaším scored. A player from Skalica deflected a pass from Vlaším's Libor Topolanek into his own net. Skalica tried to correct thee mischief and worked hard to equalise. As they could act on power play the pulled their goalkeeper with still 2:40 left to play, but Vlaším mastered this tricky situation. At 28:13 Michal Průcha got the ball deep in his own zone and hit Skalica's empty net from across the whole rink. The Slowaks were not ready to give up. Again they pulled their goalkeeper, but the luck was not on their side. With 31 second left Tomáš Horák scored another empty-netter for the Czech champion and definitively decided the game. Vlaším faces the Oberwil Rebells tonight in the final at 8 pm, while Skalica plays Nitra for the third place at 7 pm in an all Slovak bronze medal game.Games for places 5 to 8
What a outstanding tournament, none of the quarterfinal games had ended with more than one goal difference. So even if this was the round of the losers, some great ball hockey could be expected.LG A-Z HOKEJ Bratislava vs HBC Autosklo-H.A.K. Pardubice 1 : 2 after shout out
In a tight game both teams worked hard to move up into the 5th place game. Matúš Vasil in the net of the Slovak team as well as Peter Smekal supported by their respective defense did a good job. There was no scoring until late in the second period. It was Róbert Pukalovič who brought Bratislava one up assisted by Augustin Hrbárik and Juraj Strapák at 22:52. The host team, pushed by the crowd that had found its way to the arena despite the early hour, tied the game up at 27:41. Ondřej Waber hit the net on a pass by Štépan Hrnčiř. As there was no further scoring, this game had to be decided in a shout out. Ondřej Waber brought Pardubice ahead, but Jozef Zermeš tied immediately for Bratislava. Next shooter for the host was Jan Bílý, and he marked two. As the last three shooters all missed, Pardubice moves up to the 5th place game, while Bratislava will play for the 7th place.SHC Belpa 1107 vs HBC Hradec Králové 1988 2 : 4
The Swiss champion and the runner up of the Czech championship played quite even, with Hradec slowly taking over a kind of control. At 9:03 Ondřej Lux opened the score for the Czech team. Belp reacted; Tyler McFadden tied the game in a power play three minutes later. Another power play, this time for Hradec, gave the Czech team the lead back. The scorer was Jaroslav Tesař. Now the Swiss lost the track and struggled. At 26:17 the Belp's faith looked decided when Jan Bacovský scored the 3 to 1 for the Czechs. The next goal for Hradec seemed only a question of time. But Sven Hofmann in Belp's net played excellent as usually. And suddenly, with 2:12 left on the clock, Jimmy Nistas brought his colours back into reach. The hopes of the Swiss were crashed only 34 seconds later, when Jan Bacovský scored his second goal of the day. With this win, Hradec moves up to the fifth place game vs Pardubice, while Belp will play Bratislava for the 8th place.HBC Autosklo-H.A.K. Pardubice vs HBC Hradec Králové 1988 3 : 1
The game between the teams from the two neighbouring Czech cities developed slowly and only began to win speed after five minutes were played. A first penalty vs Hradec gave Pardubice the chance to open the score. And to the enjoyment of the home crowd Matous Ingrst hit the net on a pass from Pavel Kubes.at 7:06. What has started as a rather boring game now became a excellent performance of ball hockey with scoring changes on both sides. Another penalty was called against Hradec and again the host of this great tournament scored. This time it was Pavel Kubes on a pass from Matous Ingrst. In the opening minutes of the second period Pardubice got its first penalty in the game. Now it was Hradec turn to prove that their special team is as strong as the one from Pardubice. Jaroslav Tesar scored assisted by Tomas Jirik and Jan Hrabica. Now Hradec pressed for the equalizer, but Lukas Heczko in the net of Pardubice played an excellent game and didn't allow Hradec to score. In the closing minutes, the runner up of the Czech championship had to take some risks to score, and promptly it was Pardubice who used the free room in the Hradec zone to decide the game. Pavel Kubes put the ball into the net on passes of Andrej Waber and Jan Bily 3 to 1 for Pardubice. The host who only lost one game in this tournament, the quarterfinal vs Oberwil, finishes the tournament on the 5th place, while Hradec finishes on the sixth place.LG A-Z HOKEJ Bratislava vs SHC Belpa 1107 3 : 2
The team from the Slovak capital started better into the game than the team from the southern suburb of the Swiss capital. Even though the importance of the game was not that high, the teams wanted to show the crowed a good game and both performed well. On their first attack the Swiss were able to score, a Slovak player deflected a pass from Yannick Strähler into his own net. The game was now pretty even with Bratislava slowly getting stronger. But the Slovaks needed a power play to equalise the game. At 9:09 a shot from Robert Pukalovic found the way into the Swiss net. Only a minute later, Bratislava turned the game, Marek Kanich hammered the ball into the net aft a scrimmage. Both teams played now even strong. No scoring happened during the rest of the first period. At 18:57 in the second Jimmy Nistas hammered the in the upper right corner of the Slovak net, equalising the game for his colours. Belpa now dominated the game. But after a timeout Bratislava was back and Belp got into penalty troubles. At 24:42 Rastislav Virag gave his colours the lead again. Even though Belp worked hard, no further scoring took place. Bratislava finishes the tournament on the 7th place Belp on the 8th place. Just to show how close the top teams were at this event neither team lost any game with more than 2 goals difference.Games for places 9 to 11
SHC Aegerten-Biel vs Canadian Dirty Birds 2 :3 after shout out
In this game the team with the highest average age faced the team with the youngest average age. And somehow this could be seen on the rink. The younger ones the Swiss, had more power to run after a long and exhausting tournament, while the older one, the Canadians had the experience and knew how to stop the attacking Swiss. And they had still enough power for quick breakaways. And while the Swiss missed some great scoring opportunities, the North Americans did better, when they got their chances. Jay McCinnon brought the Dirty Birds 1 to 0 up, with a little bit more than one minute left in the first period. The second period was similar to the first, the Swiss had more possession of the ball, but the Canadians played cleverer; and could score again. This time it was Chris Sirovyak who netted the ball at 22:37, while a delayed penalty was signaled against Aegerten-Biel. But the game was not yet over. And finally the Swiss could celebrate their first goal, scored by Reto Ramseier, the oldest player on the team. With still one goal up, the Dirty Birds got into penalty troubles in the last minutes of the second period. Aegerten-Biel got a 5 on 3 power play and pulled the goalkeeper. With 6 on 3 the Philippe Hefti managed to equalise the game for the Swiss at 28:41. As there was no further scoring yet another shout out took place. Shaun Kozun netted the ball for the Dirty Birds, the first Swiss shooter missed. Travis Sturko scored on the second one for the Canadians. Pascal Gutmann handled the pressure well and shortened for the Swiss. As there was no further scoring, the Dirty Birds from Alberta Canada won and finished the 1st Worldcup on the 9th place, while the SHC Aegerten-Biel finished on the 10th place.World Cup Pardubice: Day 2, Quarterfinals
21.09.2013 l Christoph CurchodQuarterfinals
HBK Nitrianski rytieri Nitra vs LG A-Z HOKEJ Bratislava 1 : 0 after shout out
The re-match of the Slovak playoff final turned out to be a tight and exciting one. Both teams knew each other very well and were not able to give the opposition any room. In the first period, Bratislava was the more active team, but was not able to overcome Notra's defense in front of the excellent Tomaš Dubnicky who replaces the injured Slovak goalkeeper legend Stanislav Petrik more than well in this tournament. In the second period, things changed, now Nitra was as active as Bratislava. But as both teams neutralised each other in this fast and highly contested game, there was no scoring in regulation. As the five minutes overtime ended scoreless, a shout out had to take place. After a missed shot on each side, Branislav Varga brought Bratislava one up. As the next two shooters missed, the runner up of the Slovak championship was still one up, when Ján Rímsky took the last shot for Nitra, and equalised the game. Still tied the shout out went into the second phase. Now it was Nitras turn to start and they sent in Ján Rímsky again. After a great move he shoveled the ball backhanded into the net. Bratislava sent Bransilav Varga to tie the game up, but he could not score again. WIth a 1 to 0 shout out win, Nitra moves up to the semifinals while Bratislava will play for the ranks 5 to 8.HBC Autosklo-H.A.K. Pardubice vs Oberwil Rebells 2 : 3
At the end of this game either the host or the titleholder would have to bury their hopes to make the final. Both teams started concentrated into the game. The host might have been a little bit over motivated and got into early penalty troubles. The first power play was killed, but in the second one Yannick Sterchi gave the Rebells the lead assisted by Severin Meier. In the following minutes it looked like the host had lost completely the track. Pardubices coach took his timeout and the game changed. The Czech team was now much more focused. At 9:50 Petr Urban equalised the game on passes from Andrej Waber and Filip Förstel. Now it was the Swiss team that seemed to be off track. Pardubice pressed for the lead and it looked like it would be only a question of time until the host would turn the match. But the game took yet another turn, when Raphael Melliger scored with a wrist shot just after crossing the blue line. In the second minute of the second period another penalty was called against Pardubice. Thomas Kudela scored for the Rebells assisted by Patrick Döbeli and Adam Rousal. It took the host several minutes to recover from this blow. A penalty against the Swiss brought them definitively back into the game. The titleholders managed to kill the penalty, but Pardubice scored just after the fifth Swiss player entered the rink. Tomas Hak, brought his team back to 2 to 3 and re-lit the hopes of his team as well as the ones of the excited crowed in the beautiful CEZ arena. Pardubice pressed hard on the equaliser, but somehow the Swiss managed to deny them any further scoring. In the end the luckier team won a game that could have as easily gone to the other side. Oberwil will match up Nitra in tomorrow's semi-finals, while Pardubice will face Bratislava in the semi-finals for the places 5 to 8.SHC Belpa 1107 vs HbK Hokejmarket Skalica 2 : 3
In the first minute of the game a Swiss player was sent into the box with a double minor for high-sticking, a great opportunity for the 3rd of the Slovak championship to score. But as Belps boxplay did a good job, Skalica was not able to make profit of this situation. When Belp was on full strength again, an even game developed, both teams worked hard to score. Skalica tried to bring the play into the zone of Belp. The Swiss could steal the ball and initiated a quick break away with Petr Rybon opening the score for the Swiss champion. Skalica reacted almost immediately. Belp was on powerplay and felt to secure, so the Slovaks could steal the ball and Jaroslav Martinusik turned up alone in front of Sven Hofmann in Belp's net and leveled the game one minute later. No more scoring occurred in first period. In the opening minute of the second period Marc Müller gave his colours the lead again. But there was more than enough time left for the Slovaks to react. Both teams created scoring opportunities, but no further scoring happened, until Milan Rampacek found himself alone in front of Belp's net on a breakaway in the 24th minute and scored. Now Belp struggled and Skalica put on pressure. Only one minute later the Swiss defense forgot Jaroslav Martinusik in front of the net who scored his second goal in the game to give his colours the lead. The Swiss champion was somewhat paralyzed by this double blow and not able to react. So Skalica could bring the one goal lead quite easily over the last minute. The Slovaks move up to the semi-finals, while Belp will play for the ranks 5 to 8.HBT Vlašim vs HBC Hradec Králové 1988 3 :2 after shout out
The rematch of last year's final of the Czech playoffs turned out to be as narrow and exciting as was the rematch of the Slovak final earlier in the day. Hradec was the slightly more active team in the beginning of this high class game, but as Vlašim's defense worked well, the Czech vice champion was not able to score while the teams plaid 5 on 5. A penalty against Vlašim changed this. Petr Švanda opened the score for Hradec assisted by Jan Fišer in the 13th minute. Now the Czech champion had to react, and he did. At 2:51 in the second period Martin Špale tied the game assisted by Libor Topolánek. The quality of the game was on a very high level, neither team was ready to allow the other one any free room. So it was logically, that the next goal happened in a power play situation. Jan Střeska gave the Czech champion the lead with 4:02 left on the clock. Vlašim felt too safe after this goal, and was promptly punished by Hradec. 22 seconds after the 2 to 1 Jan Bacovský tied the game for Hradec on a quick break away assisted by Tomáš Jiřík and Petr Novák. As there was no further scoring neither in the second period nor in the overtime, a shout out had to take place. Jan Střeska opened the shout out and brought Vlaším one up. The two first shooters of Hradec as well as the second shooter from Vlaším did not score, so Martin Špale could make everything clear for his colours, and he did and brought the Czech champion into the semi-finals where they will match up with the 3rd of the Slovak championship. Hradec will meet Belp in the semi-finals for the places 5 to 8.World Cup Pardubice: Day 2, Quarterfinal Qualifications and 9th to 11th place games
21.09.2013 l Christoph CurchodQuarterfinals qualification
The three first games of day 2 of the first every ball hockey World Cup for clubs were the quarterfinal qualification games. While the winners would move up to the quarterfinals the losers will play in a round robin style pool for the places 9 to 11.LG A-Z HOKEJ Bratislava vs SHC Aegerten-Biel: 4 : 0
In the first game the runner up of the Slovak championship face a very defensively acting Swiss team. Bratislava, focussed on reaching the quarterfinals, immediately applied huge pressure on the Swiss net, letting Aegerten hardly clearing the zone. Still the Swiss build a wall in front of their goalkeeper, not allowing the Slovaks to score. As a player from Aegerten had to take place in the penalty box, Branislav Varga finally opened the scoring in the 8th minute of the game. It was Branislav Varga again who gave his colours a two goal lead still in the first period. In the second period the Slovak team slowed somewhat down, still clearly controlling the game. It was Branislav Varga again who competed his personal hattrick in the second minute of the second period. 3 to 0, the game was decided. Aegerten-Biel continued to fight to prevent a huge defeat. They did this quite successful and allowed Bratislava only one additional goal. This was shot by Marián Mikulčik three minutes before the end of the game. Bratislava moved up to the semi-finals to play - as they did in last years playoff finals in Slovakia - the Slovak champions from Nitra.Oberwil Rebells vs Crusadres London 7 : 1
The winner of last year's EuroCup immediately took over control of the game, pushing the Crusaders back into their zone. The British had problems with the ferocious attacks of the Swiss. Several of their players had to go to the penalty box in the opening minutes. The power play of Oberwil was excellent, brining the team quickly 3 to 0 ahead. But London didn't hand that one in so easy. They believed in their chances and after 8:30 in the first Jozef Vaniak scored the first goal ever for the British team on a ISBHF club championship; he was assisted by Branislav Holzer and Martin Holzer. But the British hopes lasted only for seconds, then Oberwil reacted and scored the 4 to 1. Then the Swiss continuously rose the score throughout the rest of the game to the final score of 7 to 1. With this win Oberwil moves up to quarterfinals where the host team from Pardubice is awaiting them.Canadian Dirty Birds vs HbK Hokejmarket Skalica 0 : 1
Game number three of the quarterfinals qualifications was by far the tightest. Skalica tried right from the beginning to monopolize the game in front of the Dirty Bird's net; but they were not able to hold the zone for long time. The Canadians had formed their defense well and were eagerly looking for breakaways. And they created with this as dangerous scoring opportunities in front of Skalica's net as the Slovaks did in front of the Canadian one. Great goalkeeping by Darren Ewanyk and his Slovak counterpart Jozef Brdečka kept both teams away from scoring. In the 18th minute, it was finally Denis Vadik on a pass of Marek Škadra who brought the Slovak team one up. But the Dirty Birds showed big fighting spirit, working hard to tie the game. They created scoring great opportunities but didn't score. Then, with less than three minutes to be played, a player from Bratislava was sent into the box: the big chance for the Canadians to equalize. But a Slovak got a breakaway, the Canadian defender could only stop him with a foul, and gone was the hope to equalize the game. Skalica killed the rest of the game time, winning this close and excellent game only by inches. With this win Skalica moved up into to quarterfinals to match up with the Swiss champion from Belp. .Games for places 9 to 11
SHC Aegerten-Biel vs London Crusaders 4 : 2
In the first game of the round robin style tournament for the places 9 to 11 the British champion from London faced the runner of the Swiss cup, Aegerten-Biel. Only a little more than one minute was played, when a Swiss player was sent into the box. A great chance for the British to take the lead, but the outcome was a totally different one. Only seconds were left of the penalty when Thomas Kunz was sent on a breakaway bringing his colours 1 to 0 up. The Swiss controlled the game almost during the whole period. WIth about two minutes left, Mirko Hofer out passed the Crusaders' defense and sent Pascal Gutmann who overcame Martin Tyrol scoring the 2 to 0. Game over for London? By far not, the second period saw a British team that was much more focused than in the first 15 minutes. Vojtech Christof assisted by Martin Holzer in the 17th and Martin Holzer on passes by Branislav Keckes and Vojtech Christof in the 19th minute tied the game for the Crusaders. The game had turned. London was now in control and it looked like being only a question of time until they would take the lead. A penalty finally stopped the run of the Londoners. Allthough, they successfully killed it they had to allow the Swiss to score only seconds later. Roman Schürch brought his colours up again. But the game was far from being over. Soon Aegerten-Biel got penalised. A big chance for the Crusaders, but it went by. The British pulled their goalie. A deflected lop from Mirko Hofer found its way into the empty British net. So the game ended 4 to 2 for Aegerten-Biel.Canadian Dirty Birds vs London Crusades 4 : 1
In the second game of the round robin style tournament for the places 5 to 8 a pretty even game developed with a slight advantage for the Canadian team. Both defenses worked well, so no score happened while the teams played on even strength. This changed when the Dirty Birds could act on power play. Roop Baweja gave his colours the lead after 6:23. As both teams pretty much neutralised each other, no further scoring happened in the first period. Again, it was a power play that allowed the North Americans to widen the gap. John Kinan scored assisted by Jay McKinnon. Only two minutes later the very same players struck again giving the Dirty Birds a 3 to 0 lead. When Trevor Ellsworth scored another one for the Canadians, the game seemed decided, but now the Dirty Birds got in some penalty troubles, offering the Crusaders to shorten the gap. But Londons powerplay wasn't as strong as the one of the opposition, they only managed to score in the second one, but with only 10 seconds left on the clock, the goal marked by Roman Horvath assisted by Branislav Keckes and Vojtech Kristof came too late for the British. With this loss the London Crusaders finish the tournament on the 11th place, while the Dirty Birds will face the SHC Aegerten-Biel tomorrow afternoon in the last game of this round robin, which now turns out to be the 9th place game.World Cup Pardubice: Day 1
20.09.2013 l Christoph CurchodThe first ISBHF World Cup for club team's, is currently played in the city of Pardubice, in Czech Republic. Already on the opening day, several big games took place.
In the round robin phase, the teams contested in four groups of three. The winner of each group could move directly into the quarterfinals, while thee two other teams have to play quarterfinal qualifications
Group A
In the first game of the group Slovak champion the HBK Nitrianski rytieri Nitra matched up with the British champion, the London Crusaders. Even though the team from the British capital worked hard, there was hardly any doubt on the outcome of the game. After the frist resistance was overcome, the Slovaks celebrated a clean 7 to 0 win.In the second game, the men from the British Iles faced another European top team, the HBC Hradec Králové 1988, runner up of the Czech championship. Still tired from their first game, the Crusaders again fought with passion and a lot of spirit, but the Czech were better today and won the game 8 to 0.
The situation before the last game of the group was clear: As Hradec Králové had the better goal differential; they only needed a tie to win the group, while Nitra needed to win. The game between those two top teams was tight and on very high level, skill wise and tactically. For a long time, the two teams managed to neutralise each other. Finally in the 4th minute of the second period, Partik Martiška scored for Nitra on power play assisted by Milan Beniač and Ivan Káčer. Even though Hradec Králové worked hard to tie the game up, Stanislav Petrik in the net of the Slovak champion didn't allow any scoring during the rest of the game. Nitra won the group and qualified directly for the quarterfinals. Due to the no show of the team from Luxemburg, Hradec Králové too, is qualified for the quarterfinals.
Group B
In the first game of this group, the host, the HBC Autosklo-H.A.K. Pardubice, seventh of last year's Czech league, face the SHC Aegerten-Biel, runner up of last season's Swiss cup. During the summer break, Pardubice made several big transfers and is now one of the top contenders, for the Czech championship as well as for the World Cup. The story of this game is told quickly: Pavel Kubeš opened the score for the locals after 46 seconds. While the Swiss were not able to turn their power play possibilities in to goals, the Czechs were much more efficient in this. Kubeš in the 7th minute and Förstel in the 13th minute both scored on power play, giving their colors a safe lead. In the second period, the Swiss tried to come back, but couldn't overcome Pardubice's defense. Jan Bilý, who had played last season in the Swiss league, added an another goal for the hosts to the 4 to 0 victory.The second game of this group was truly a historical one. It was the first official ISBHF game between a Canadian and a European club team. The SHC Aegerten-Biel faced the Canadian Dirty Birds from the province of Alberta. Optically the game was pretty even, the Swiss even got more possession of the ball, but there were a few small but decisive differences. The Dirty Birds were much more efficient in front of Biel's net. After the Swiss had missed several scoring opportunities; John Kinan did much better for his colors, giving the men from Canada the 1 to 0 in the 4th minute assisted by Jeff Antoniuk. The team from across the Atlantic then got into penalty troubles, but the Swiss team, not used to the 5 vs 4 power play, as Switzerland is the last country that still plays four on four in the highest league, wasn't able to score on the seven power play's they had during this game. Early in the second period Bobby Cantera gave his colors a two goal advantage, but the Swiss reacted and Roman Schürch brought Biel back into range only three minutes later. The game rested close until with three and a half minute left on the clock, John Kinan hit the net for the second time in this game bringing the Dirty Birds 3 to 1 up. The Swiss worked hard to come back and finally pulled their goalie. But it was Shaun Kozun who empty-netted the ball with 8 second left on the clock, assuring the 4 to 1 win of the Dirty Birds.
In the 3rd game, the Canadian Dirty Birds faced HBC Autosklo-H.A.K. Pardubice. The Czech top team; immediately took over the control of the game, closing the rooms for the North Americans and running attack after attack on the Canadian net. The men from Alberta got into penalty troubles again, and the power play of Pardubice was very efficient. In the end, the host could celebrate a rather easy 8 to 0 win.
Group C
As the team from Luxemburg didn't show up, ony one game was played in this group. The runner up of the Slovak championship, LG A-Z HOKEJ Bratislava, faced the Swiss champion, the SHC Belpa 1107. The spectators in the beautiful CEZ Arena in Pardubice saw an excellent game of ball hockey between those two top teams. Bratislava optically gained some advantage, but wasn't able to beat Sven Hofmann behind an excellent Swiss defense. The champions from the suburb of the Swiss capital were more successful in front of the Slovak net. Bratislava had just killed a penalty when Alessio Faina, assisted by Jimmy Nistas gave the Swiss the 1 to 0 lead late in the first period. Bratislava pressed on the equalizer in the second period but without success. When Belp's Tyler McFadden piut the ball into the Slovak net after a nice solo action with less the two minutes left on the clock, the game was decided in favour of the Swiss champion.Group D
This group was the most equal of the whole round robin. The Czech champion, HBT Vlašim, the Swiss runner-up and winner of 2012 Eurocup, Oberwil Rebells, and the third of the Slovak championship, HbK Hokejmarket Skalica faught for the direct spot in the quaterfinals. In the first game Vlaším faced Skalica. In this excellent game the Czech champion got the better start. In the 4th minute Jan Střecha scored on power play assisted by Pavel Dušek. Vlaším was the better team in the rest of the first period, but wasn't able to score again. The score stayed unchanged until long into the second period. Skalica slowly became stronger. Finally it was Milan Rampáček who turned the game for the Slovaks with two goals within 45 seconds. He was assisted by Peter Janáč for the first goal and by Radoslav Petrovič and Luboš Krajsa for the second goal. Now the Czech champion woke up, trying to turn the game again in the four and a half minutes left. But, the Slovak defense stayed clean. With the Czech goalkeeper pulled, Skalica's Juraj Konínek empty-netted the ball with one second left on the clock.In the second game Skalica - still tired from the exhausting game vs Vlaším - faced the cup holder, the Oberwil Rebells. The Swiss took control of the game. In the 5th minute Andrew Hildreth opened the score for Oberwil. Slightly more than one minute later, Yannick Sterchi added one more for the Swiss on power play. The Slovaks came better into the game. Still in the first period, Radovan Zelenka brought Skalica back into range on power play. But the Swiss reacted an with seconds left on the clock, Adam Roušal gave Oberwil the two goal advantage back. Yves Stucki added another goal for the Swiss in the opening minutes of the second period. With three minutes left on the clock, Michal Patinka restored the hope in the rows of the Slovak team, bringing them back to 2 to 4. But again the Swiss reacted. Yves Stucki decided the game with his second goal in the 29th minute.
It was a sign of the equilibrity of this group, that the third game saw the third winner. Now Oberwil was still recovering from its game against Skalica, while Vlašim had almost fully recovered from its first game. Still in the opening seconds the Swiss pressed for the Czech goal, but when the Czech champion turned up in front of the Swiss net for the first time, they scored. Tomáš Horák gave his colors the lead after 1:22. In the 5th minute Marián Juráček scored for Vlaším in power play. This somehow shocked the Swiss and they seemed not able to react. Thanks to Jan Bartjeas and Jan Nýdl, the Czech champion had a quite comfortable 4 to 0 lead after the first period. But nothing was decided yet, due to the results in the previous games, Vlaším needed a win with at least three goals to win the group, wels Oberwil would win it. When Yves Stucki scored on power play in the opening minutes of the second period, the Swiss hopes to win this group rose again. But another power play goal for the Czech champion made everything clear; Pavel Dušek brought Vlaším 5 to 1 in front with 7 minutes left on the clock. The game still stayed interesting, as one more goal scored by Vlaším and the Swiss would end up on the third place in this group. At the end the Czech champion won the game 5 to 1 and the group, while Oberwil finished second.
Schedule of 2013 World Cup for Clubs in Pardubice
02.09.2013 lThe schedule of the upcoming 2013 World Cup for clubs to be held on September 19-21, 2013 in Pardubice, Czech Republic.
Master's World Cup in Tampa Bay,Florida
16.08.2013 l George GortsosI am proud to announce the location for the 3rd Master's World Championship to be held in September 2014: beautiful Tampa Bay, Florida.
This celebration of Master's players will also proudly host the 1st Women's World Masters.
I invite you and your players and families to join us in Tampa Bay for this Master's World Championship."
George Gortsos
ISBHF President
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2014 Master's World Cup of Ball Hockey
2013 B-POOL World Champions
26.06.2013 lBermuda National Men's Team
2013 ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championships
26.06.2013 lWe present the Individual Awards holders in categories A-POOL, B-POOL and Women.
2013 World Ball Hockey Champions
26.06.2013 lCanada National Women's Team
2013 World Ball Hockey Champions
26.06.2013 lSlovak National Men's Team
B-Pool Bronze Medal Game
04.06.2013 l Christoph CurchodDue to the request of our B Pool Nations, the ISBHF has scheduled a Bronze medal game for Sunday June 9th at 8:30 arena at Jack Byrne Arena.
Referees at WC
02.06.2013 l George GortsosHere is the first team picture of the ISBHF World Championships. In it you have the referees team that will be whistling the 80 games that follow and begin today. The referees come from seven nations, are sporting the new ISBHF ref uniforms for the event and are lead by ISBHF RIC`s Tina Kirschner of Germany, Jaroslav Pikula of the Czech Republic and Dave Shaw of Canada. Here is the ISBHF Referee team for 2013.
WC 2013: Live Streaming
31.05.2013 l Christoph CurchodWatch all games of the 2013 WC in St, John's live on the internet.
Official Schedule of the 2013 ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championships in St. Johns
29.05.2013 lThe official Schedule of the upcoming ISBHF World Senior and Women Ball Hockey Championships to be held on 2nd - 9th June 2013 in St. Johns, Newfoundland is here.
Interview with Karel Manhart
14.05.2013 lWhat the head coach of Czech Republic's women team Karel Manhart says about
preparations of his team for the tournament
WORLD CUP for Clubs in Pardubice
05.05.2013 lThe upcoming WORLD CUP for CLUBS will be held in Pardubice, Czech Republic on September 19 to 21 (from Thursday to Saturday) 2013.
Mekong Cup 2013
22.04.2013 lPhuket, a famous resort of Thailand, hosted the 19th annual Mekong Cup. This venue has the longest ball hockey tradition in Asia and all pioneers of this wonderful sport participated there. Many years ago the tourney founder Richard Meiklejohn handed over the organization to John Casella who took on to arrange the tournament for the best ball hockey players in Asia.
"John is a right person on a right place. No wonder he was approved to become the very first inductee into Southeast Asian Ball Hockey Hall of Fame, " says Vit Rezac, ISBHF Senior Vice President who has visited the venue this year.
Interview with Mr. Oliver Jung representing Team Germany
21.04.2013 lMr. Oliver Jung, Team Manager of Germany national men´s team did the following interview.
Team GB update as St John's looms large on the horizon
21.04.2013 lAs the Ball Hockey UK domestic calendar draws to a close, the 2013 World Championships in St John's Newfoundland moves into focus.
Interview with Chris Banks
18.04.2013 lWe present today interview with Mr. Chris Banks, GM and Head Coach of USA men´s team participating in the ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championships in St. John´s.
Eight teams at women's WC
17.04.2013 l Christoph CurchodThe ISBHF is proud to announce the participation of eight teams at the women's division of the ISBHF world cup in St. John's.
For the round robin the teams are divided into two groups:
A Pool complete
03.04.2013 l Christoph Curchod With the commitment of the German Ball Hockey Association the A-Pool of the 2013 ISBHF WC in St. John's is complete. As in Bratislava in 2011 there will be ten teams in the A-Pool.
For the round Robin, that will take place from 2nd to 6th June, the teams will be divided into two groups according to the classification of the 2011 WC.
Interview with Head Coach of Swiss men team
13.03.2013 lWe present the interview with Head Coach of Swiss men team Mr. Tibor Kapanek about preparation for 2013 World Championships in St. Johns.
Interview with Mr. Kevin Hunter
06.03.2013 lMr. Kevin Hunter did the following interview about preparation of team Cayman Island with regards to the upcoming World Championships in St.John's.
2 matches between Czechia and Slovakia
05.03.2013 lOn March 2-3, 2013 were 2 matches played between Czechia and Slovakia that finished with winning of team Slovakia 5:3 on Saturday and with winning of team Czechia 2:1 on Sunday. The meeting of representatives of both national ball hockey federations led by President Jozef Stümpel (Slovak ball hockey union) and Josef Kozel (Czech street hockey association) took place during this weekend as well.
New website of the 2013 World Championships in St. John´s
01.03.2013 lThe Canadian host is presenting you the new official website of the upcoming 2013 World Senior and Women Ball Hockey Championships in St. John´s, Newfoundland.
Here is the link:
Interview with Ms. Linda Spina
01.03.2013 lMs. Linda Spina, Vice President of the Italian national ball hockey federation (INBHF), did the interview on preparation of national women´s team for the upcoming ISBHF World ball hockey championships 2013 in St. John´s.
Interview with Mr. Claudio Romano
01.03.2013 lWe continue in presenting the interviews with participants at the ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championships in St. John´s, Newfoundland. Mr. Claudio Romano from Italian national ball hockey federation (INBHF) did the following interview.
Logo of 2013 World Championships in St. Johns
15.02.2013 lWe are presenting you the official logo of the upcoming 2013 World Senior and Women Ball Hockey Championships in St. Johns.
Pakistan´s participation in St. John´s
13.02.2013 lMr. Naveed Mohammad and Mr. Ali Wadee about preparation of Pakistan´s national men´s team.
Bermuda about their preparation for St. John´s
12.02.2013 lMr. David Gazzard, a member of Team Bermuda's national men´s team did the following interview.
Congratulation to Vit birthday
04.02.2013 lOn behalf of the ISBHF family and the sport of ball hockey.
We would like to wish one of the leaders of our sport, and past President of the ISBHF from our Czech Federation family, Vit Rezac a Happy 50th Birthday.
We thank Vit for all his many years of service to the members of the ISBHF.
And we hope he has a great birthday and year, filled with health and happiness.
And we hope he stays close to his ball hockey family for many years ahead.
From the ISBHF Board and secreatariat and on behalf of all ball hockey members, coaches and players around the World.
2 friendly games between Slovak and Czech mens teams
31.01.2013 lSlovak Ball Hockey Union and Czech Street Hockey Association would like to announce you that a friendly match between these 2 nations will take place in ball hockey arena in Gajary, Slovakia on March 2-3, 2013.
The first match begins at 5:00 PM CET on Saturday March 2 and second match at 10:30 AM CET on Sunday March 3.
29.01.2013 lPILSEN CHALLENGE CUP 2013, ISBHF tournament of 3 ISBHF national teams from Czech Republic, Slovakia and Switzerland and home club HBC Pilsen, was held in nice city Pilsen in Czech Republic on January 25-27. These European national teams took this as a very good possibility of preparation for the coming World Championship in St. John´s June 2013 in Canada.
Discover wonderful city St. John's
23.01.2013 lCity St. John's in Newfoundland will host the upcoming World Ball Hockey Championships in June 2013.
Come to discover one of North America's oldest cities. A city unlike any other.
Destination St. John's
Pilsen Challenge Cup 2013
21.01.2013 lOn their way to the ISBHF WC in St. John's, Newfoundland the national teams from Czech Republic, Slovakia and Switzerland will face each other at the occasion of the Pilsen Challenge Cup 2013 that takes place in the ball hockey rink in Pilsen from 25th to 27th January 2013.
The local team of the HBC Pilsen is completing the field of participants.
Further information you can find under the following link.
Pilsen Challenge Cup 2013
Armenia about their preparation for St. Johns
19.01.2013 lMr. Gabi Missakian, President of International ball hockey association of Armenia, did the following interview about teams preparation for upcoming ISBHF World Championships on June 2-9, 2013 in St. John´s, Newfoundland.
More news from Ball Hockey UK
19.01.2013 lAmazing news from UK - Ball Hockey featured on BBC breakfast programme!
The UK ball hockey scene featured on BBC Breakfast in November, as reporter Mike Bushell visited the West London club at Elthorne Sports Centre.
Click here to see it:
Ball Hockey featured on BBC breakfast programme
Ball Hockey UK welcome HBC Plzen to the UK for tour
17.01.2013 lBall Hockey UK are delighted to welcome Pilsen (Plzen) to the UK this week for games against London Crusaders, Team GB and a BHUK select squad at Sheffield.
Ball Hockey UK
17.01.2013 lWith the start of a new year, UNITED KINGDOM DEK HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (UKDHA) is announcing that it is re-naming the association to 'BALL HOCKEY UK' (BHUK).
Interview with Mr. Jaroslav Kolibik
11.01.2013 lWe present you interview with Head Coach of Slovak national women´s ball hockey team Mr. Jaroslav Kolibik representing team, which is going to defend the Gold medals to ISBHF World Championships in St. John´s in June 2013.
Interview with Ms Christine Pellerin
10.01.2013 lWe present today interview with Ms Christine Pellerin, CBHA WTC Coach, representing Canada national women´s team participating in the ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championships in St. John´s.
Interview with Mr. Tony Iannitto
04.01.2013 lMr. Tony Iannitto from Canada's national men´s team did the following interview on preparation of team with regards to upcoming
2013 ISBHF World Championships in St. John´s, Canada.
Communique to Players participating in the ISBHF World Championships in St. John´s
Canadian host launched the website for ISBHF World Senior and Women Ball Hockey Championships in St. John´s, Canada !
Go to
In Preparation for the ISBHF 10th Men & 4th Women's World Championship in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, a WC Planning committee containing members from the ISBHF, CBHA and Newfoundland Association have begun meeting for the planning of the event.
Key information will be forwarded to the ISBHF family after these meetings take place.
Below you will find highlights and points of interest that you should note in your planning from the committee's first meeting.
Men's Tournament schedule will start Sunday June 2 and Women's tournament starts Tuesday June 4, 2012
Interview with Mr. Alexandre Capet from Team France
10.12.2012 lToday we present interview done with Alexandre Capet representing team France participating at the 2013 World Senior Championships in St. John´s, Canada.
1. Sur quel niveau de préparation se trouve votre équipe en vue des championnats du monde à Saint-Jean en 2013?
Nous travaillons sur les billets d'avions. Nous recherchons activement des partenaires pour nous aider à financer les championnats du monde.
1. At what stage of preparation is your team with regards to next year's the world championships in St.John's?
We are working on the airline tickets. In the same time we are actively looking for sponsors who will help us covering the costs of the world championships.
Interview with Head Coach of Slovak men's team
Mr. Jozef Duris
26.11.2012 l
How does the preparation of the Slovak Street and Ball Hockey men's team for the up-coming ISBHF Wold Championships looks like?
We did interview with Mr. Jozef Duris – Head Coach of the Slovak men´s team.
Falkland Islands about their preparation for ISBHF 2013 WC in St. Johns
18.11.2012 l Stepan SipalMr. Marcus Morrison, Chairman of Falkland Islands Dek Hockey Association did the following interview:
An interview with Daniel Medeiros
11.11.2012 lDaniel Medeiros – Portugal´s Executive Board Member and Player did interview on preparation of Portugal team with regards to upcoming ISBHF World Championships in St. John´s.
1. Czech-Slovak Super Cup for Clubs
29.10.2012 l Roman TorokOn Sunday October 28, 2012, day of Anniversary of creation of former Czechoslovakia, took place the 1. Czech-Slovak Super Cup for clubs in the Czech city Vlasim attended by the Winner of Czech ball hockey extra league from season 2011/2012 HBT Vlasim and Winner of Slovak ball hockey extra league 2011/2012 HBK Nitrianski Rytieri.
The idea of Super Cup came from good cooperation between Czech Ball Hockey Association (CMSHB) and Slovak Ball Hockey Union (SHBU) associated in the International Street & Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF).
WC 2013 - John Kontitsis representing team Greece is speaking
27.10.2012 lToday we present the interview done with John Kontitsis, Senior Vice
President of Hellenic Ball Hockey Association and General Manager of
team Greece, representative of nation participating in the upcoming
ISBHF World Championships in St. John´s, Canada in 2013.
Former NHL player Jozef Stumpel new president of the Slovak Ball Hockey Union
24.10.2012 l Christoph CurchodSlovak Ball Hockey Union (SHBU) announces that at the Conference of SHBU Council (the highest governing body of Slovak Ball Hockey Union) that took place on Sunday October 21, 2013 Jozef Stumpel, former famous NHL player, has been elected as the SHBU President.
WC 2013 - the Head Coach of the Swiss womens team is speaking
19.10.2012 lWe continue in presentation of interviews done with representatives of nations participating in the upcoming ISBHF World Championships in
St. John´s, Canada in 2013.
We present now the interview that we done with Head Coach of the Swiss women´s team Mr. Stefan Ruch.
WC 2013 - the participants are speaking
09.10.2012 l
Today the ISBHF starts with a serie of interviews done with representatives of ISBHF members who will participate in the 2013 World Championships in St. John´s,
Canada in order to present their preparation for this event.
We begin with the men's team of Czech Ball Hockey Federation, the World Champions
from last 2011 WC in Bratislava.
Domenic Di Gironimo and Jaroslav Melisek banned
04.10.2012 lThe ISBHF board has decided to declare former ISBHF president
Mr. Domenic Di Gironimo and former ISBHF vice-president Mr. Jaroslav Melisek to persona non grata in the international ball hockey scene.
Banning them from the participation in any event organised by the ISBHF as officials, team-officials, players, spectators or in any other form. This decision is coming into force immediately.
Mr. Domenic Di Gironimo and Mr. Jaroslav Melisek have established this summer, an association called the World Ball Hockey Federation (WBHF).
This new association immediately went into direct confrontation with the ISBHF by
- planning a world championship in 2013 at the same time as the ISBHF
- contacting members of the ISBHF and trying to convince them to participate at the WBHF championship.
The ISBHF is not willing to tolerate such behaviour by anyone, as this will cause harm to our sport and could put the worldwide development in ball hockey at risk.
The ISBHF further encourages its members to make a similar statement with regards to games under their jurisdiction.
ISBHF World Championships Update and
Semi-Annual Meeting Highlights
24.09.2012 l George Gortsos
The ISBHF is pleased to announce that applications and payments are coming in for the 10th World Championship in St. John's, Newfoundland.
In short and as applications and payments are coming in daily the following nations have shown a clear indication that they will be trying for Gold in this 10th ISBHF World Championship.
Czech Republic
Cayman Islands
Falkland Islands
Also for the 4th ISBHF World Women's Championship we have the following teams showing a clear indication of attending to date.
Czech Republic
The ISBHF will continue to update the roster of teams as they finalize the commitment to come to St. John's on a bi-weekly basis. In the history of our family of ball hockey nations we have not seen to date such quick communication and commitment of intent as we have this year.
The Semi-Annual congress produced many focussed discussions between member representatives of ISBHF nations. In addition the key members of the Czech board met with the CBHA board in a historic meeting and exchange that they both hope continues. Also the 7 core principles that the ISBHF has been working on since the 2012 AGM were also presented with a update on the all these principles to our World Boards.
Finally, the ISBHF board is proud to announce that ISBHF has accepted the new proposals of Italy, Falkland Islands, and Armenia in to our ISBHF family.
This all occurred in beautiful Plzen, Czech Republic against the backdrop of the 2nd ISBHF Masters World Cup.
2nd MASTERS WORLD CUP
23.09.2012 l Christoph Curchod
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS presented:
Most Valuable Player: Viliam Somolányi (SVK)
Fair Play: Withrow Knights
Goaltender: Pablo Garrido (Withrow Knights)
Defenceman: Joe Russo (USA)
Defenceman: Paul Barbas (GRE)
Forward: Jiří Mašík (CZE)
Forward: Paolo Musto (CAN)
Forward: Vladimír Franta (SVK)
Goaltender: Radoslav Petrovič (Old Boys Slovakia)
Defenceman: Dom Ricci (CAN)
Forward: Pavel Kormunda (CZE)
2.Czech Republic
4.Old Boys Slovakia
7.Withrow Knights
2nd Master's World Cup is being played in Pilsen
21.09.2012 l George GortsosThe ISBHF presents the 2nd Master's World Cup that is being played in
the great ball hockey arena of city Pilsen, Czech Republic.
The passing of Mr. Leos Rak
05.09.2012 l RomanISBHF with deeply sorrow announces that on Sunday September 2, 2012 passed away very good ball hockey player from Usti nad Labem and from Czech national team Mr. Leos Rak (48 years old).
Mr. Leos Rak was also successful and reputable coach.
As coach´s assistant in World Championships in Litomerice in 1998 and as a head coach of Czech team in World Championships in 2009 in Pilsen he won gold medals.
ISBHF with deeply sorrow expresses condolences to family and family relatives and also to CMSHB.
CBHA Nationals in Edmonton
18.08.2012 l George GortsosISBHF Technical Director, Christoph Curchod of Switzerland was on hand to drop the ceremonial first ball at the CBHA 35th Men's Nationals, and
25th Womens event.
The CBHA event is going on in Edmonton, Alberta and you can follow championship games on the web at http://www.cbha.com/ on Saturday August 18, 2012.
In addition the Nine CBHA Provincial leaders voted in a new President. The CBHA is proud
to announce that Shelley Callaghan of Ottawa, Ontario is the new President of the 35,000 member organization.
Continued growth at all levels and strengthening links to Hockey Canada are high on her and new teams list among many including strenghtening ties with all ISBHF partners.
In addition the new CBHA BOD has made a
commitment to offer more teams from Canada opportunities to attend ISBHF events like the ISBHF Euro Club championships,
ISBHF Masters and to send teams to ISBHF Carribean and Asian events.
And the CBHA is very excited to welcome all of
its ISBHF partner nations to beautiful St. Johns, Newfoundland June of 2013.
2012 EURO CUP in Villach, Austria
18.08.2012 l Roman Torok2012 EURO CUP in Street & Ball Hockey
XVI. International Ball Hockey Tournament of "AA" ISBHF Category
Villach, Austria, August 16 - 19, 2012
Most Valuable Player: Martin Krucek – HC Kert Park Praha (CZE)
Top Scorer: Libor Topolanek - HBT Vlasim (CZE)
Fair Play: SHC Bettlach (SUI)
Goaltender: Niemi Antti - Siivikkalan Pelikassit (FIN)
Defenceman: Andrew Hildreth – Oberwil Rebells (SUI)
Defenceman: Dusan Danko - SHBK Ruzinov (SVK)
Forward: Libor Topolanek - HBT Vlasim (CZE)
Forward: Tuomas Rautio - Peräpohjolan Poropojat (FIN)
Forward: Milan Ladiver - HBK Nitrianski Rytieri Nitra (SVK)
Goaltender: Stanislav Petrik – HBK Nitrianski Rytieri Nitra (SVK)
Defenceman: Thomas Bossard – Oberwil Rebells (SUI)
Forward: Jan Rimsky – SHBK Ruzinov (SVK)
1. Oberwil Rebells (SUI)
2. HC Kert Park Praha (CZE)
3. HBK Nitrianski Rytieri Nitra (SVK)
4. SHBK Ruzinov (SVK)
5. Siivikkalan Pelikassit (FIN)
6. Peräpohjolan Poropojat (FIN)
7. HBT Vlasim (CZE)
8. Heilbronn Hornets (GER)
9. SHC Bettlach (SUI)
10. VAS Villach (AUT)
11. ASKÖ Villach (AUT)
12. City Club Klagenfurt (AUT)
1st COACHING SEMINAR
13.07.2012 l Roman TorokISBHF, inspired by World Ice Hockey Championships, organized 1st ISBHF
COACHES SEMINAR during the 2012 World U16/U18/U20 Ball Hockey
Championships in Pisek/Strakonice, Czech Republic.
Awards granted in U20 WC in Pisek and Strakonice, Czech Republic
24.06.2012 l Roman Torok7th World U20 Street & Ball Hockey Championship Pisek & Strakonice, Czech Republic, June 18 - 23, 2012
Most Valuable Player: #5 Greenaway Darcy - Canada
Productivity: #10 Deveri Danko – Czech Republic
Fair Play: USA
Goaltender: #30 Bailie Kevin - Canada
Defenceman: #55 Müller Mathias - Germany
Defenceman: #11 Wright Scott - Great Britain
Forward: #20 Božík Miroslav - Slovakia
Forward: #10 Deveri Danko - Czech Republic
Forward: #97 Müller Marc - Switzerland
Goaltender: #3 Mroviec Jan - Czech Republic
Defenceman: #15 Krejčí Roman - Czech Republic
Forward: #63 Warila Tyler - USA
Awards granted in U18 WC in Pisek and Strakonice, Czech Republic
24.06.2012 l Roman Torok3rd World U18 Street & Ball Hockey Championship Pisek & Strakonice, Czech Republic, June 19 - 23, 2012
Most Valuable Player: #13 Moreau Jessey - Canada
Productivity: #22 Goulbourne Tyrel - Canada
Fair Play: Switzerland
Goaltender: #27 Park Nathan - Canada
Defenceman: #81 Hutka Mário - Slovakia
Defenceman: #8 Orsinger Samuel - Switzerland
Forward: #24 Minko Martin - Slovakia
Forward: #68 Meyer Eric - Canada
Forward: #61 Varga Róbert - Slovakia
Goaltender: #33 Godla Denis - Slovakia
Defenceman: #16 Krch Martin - Czech Republic
Forward: #88 Laurencelle Remi - Canada
Awards granted in U16 WC in Pisek and Strakonice, Czech Republic
24.06.2012 l Roman Torok3rd World U16 Street & Ball Hockey Championship in Pisek & Strakonice, Czech Republic, June 19 - 23, 2012
Most Valuable Player: # 24 Ferleťák Kristián - Slovakia
Productivity: # 24 Abdul Jindřich – Czech Republic
Fair Play: Czech Republic
Goaltender: #25 Tomer Philip - Israel
Defenceman: #22 Hanuš Lukáš - Czech Republic
Defenceman: #15 Cíbik Marcel - Slovakia
Forward: #24 Abdul Jindřich - Czech Republic
Forward: #21 Holešinský Adrián - Slovakia
Forward: #37 Zumbuhl Lars - Switzerland
Goaltender: #32 Plutinský Tomáš - Slovakia
Defenceman: #8 Veselý Radek - Czech Republic
Forward: #66 Patterson Tj - Canada
2012 WJC in Pisek and Strakonice
18.06.2012 l Roman Torok
World Junior Street and Ball Hockey Championships in U16, U18, U20 categories have started in Pisek and Strakonice, Czech Republic.
All information including news, game recaps, statistics of WJC you can find under following link
All games of the World Junior Street and Ball Hockey Championships are streamed live on strizna.cz commented in Czech language.
Fans can watch every game of the tournament live, broadcasts start 10 minutes before the game.
All games will be also covered live in text commentaries at www.eurolivescore.com in Czech language.
The official schedule of World Junior Street and Ball Hockey Championships in U16, U18, U20 categories is in annex.
From Puck to Ball - Hockey in the Falkland Islands
18.05.2012 lThe Falkland Islands Dek Hockey club was started in 2006 by a former English National Ice Hockey League player Grant Budd who plied his trade with the Peterborough Islanders. Four teams played for local competitions the Energise Shield, Cable & Wireless Russell Smith Memorial League and the Choice Fruits Cup. The club began playing with the small orange puck and still to this day utilise the local gymnasium for games and competitions. Due to the size of the gymnasium in the Falkland Islands all teams consist of 1 goaltender and 3 outfield players and are limited to 7 players in a team. Teams utilise ice hockey team names and this year,2012, the Blackhawks, Penguins, Hurricanes, Panthers, Flyers and Coyotes are all fighting to claim the top prizes. Recently the Panthers claimed the Energise Shield for 2012. Both male and female players play in the league and the age range of members is from 15-30+ and so far memberships currently stands at 50+ with more eager to join this new and exciting sport.
ISBHF Referees in chief
09.05.2012 l Christoph Curchod
The ISBHF is looking for the period of 2013-2016 for:
- One referee in chief North America
- One referee in chief Europe
- One referee in chief women
As a referee in chief you will be responsible for the selection, formation and qualification of the International referees at the occasion of world championships and continental champion-ships for national teams as well as for club teams
The first international game of Israel federation took place in the Czech Republic
20.04.2012 l Vit RezacHistorical city of Rakovnik close to Prague, Czech Republic, hosted the first international game of the Israel Street Hockey Federation on March 28, 2012.
The team of boys and girls of the age up to 12 spent one week in the Czech Republic playing street hockey, in-line hockey as well as floorbal.
The players were selected from over 40 teams around city of Arad in the south of Israel.
Local kids from Rakovnik won 8:1 nevertheless the guests were better in aftergame penalty shooting out.
The passing of Mr Miro Subrt
20.04.2012 l Vit Rezac
On April 6 Mr Miroslav Subrt passed away, an honorary president of the International Ice Hockey Federation and a good friend of ball hockey.
He was a great ball hockey advocate and visionary of new ways of sport development. Mr Subrt belonged among the few highly ranked ice hockey officials who understood the mission of ball hockey for growth of hockey family of sport.
He opened the door to meet Mr Fasel, IIHF President, and particularly Mr Soitchi Tomita, IIHF Vice President who supported ISBHF in approaching asian countries.
Mr Subrt gave us the necessary self-confidence to develop the sport worldwide. He loved sport at every level and his enthusiasm was the same for kids who won a school as it was to award World champions. He was always there with us as he admired how we succeeded – without big money and media support.
ISBHF awarded Mr Subrt an honorary membership in 2004.
Mr Subrt will always belong as an important development figure to the history of ball hockey.
18.03.2012 l Tony IannittoLAVAL – Hockeyballe.com and the Burrows Cup officially announced today their association to promote ball hockey in Quebec. Starting this spring, 3vs3 and 4vs4 leagues (ball, roller and cosom hockey) will be added under the Hockeyballe.com banner, which is already a well established 5vs5 league in the Montreal and Laval area. Many calibers will be offered for men, women, and juniors, in competitive and recreational settings, with divisions ranging from A to F.
2nd Masters World Cup in Street & Ball Hockey
27.02.2012 l
The ISBHF is proud to present the 2nd Masters World Cup in the great ball
hockey city of Pilsen, Czech Republic.
This event is a celebration of our
game and the players and coaches are reminded by the ISBHF that it is not
win at all costs.
But enjoyable safe ball hockey under the umbrella of sportsmanship and goodwill that bring our ball hockey family together as one.
A historical collection of players who celebrate still playing the game in our 40's from around the World.
The ISBHF is proud to invite this brotherhood to the Czech Republic for this ball hockey celebration in Pilsen, Czech Republic.
George Gortsos,
ISBHF President
05.02.2012 l RomanThe ISBHF would like to announce you that the 2012 ISBHF EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP that was scheduled for the June 27-July 1, 2012 needs to be cancelled.
New ISBHF President and Board members
26.01.2012 l RomanThe new ISBHF President and Board for the next 2 year term has been established at the ISBHF Conference in Paris, France.
George Gortsos from Canada has been elected as the ISBHF President at the ISBHF Conference that was held on January 21,2012 in Paris, France.
Vít Řezáč (CZE) and Roman Török (SVK) have been elected ISBHF Senior Vice-presidents.
Vít Řezáč will be responsible for the economic issues and street and ball hockey development.
Roman Török will be the General Director of ISBHF Secretariat and will arrange the development of street and ball hockey by organizing the coach's seminars.
The following other ISBHF Board members have been elected: Christoph Curchod ( SUI) - Technical Director, Tony Iannitto (CAN) – Marketing Director, John Kontitsis (GRE) – Treasurer, Marc Paitzies (GER)- to be announced.
Ricky Laperriere, USA Board position still remains to be ratified by the ISBHF membership.
President's message
25.01.2012 l George Gortsos
This past weekend I had the honour of becoming the third President of the ISBHF.
I believe that as a player and coach I have always strived to play ball hockey in a skilled and team way. Now I have a chance to work with all the great leaders of our sport throughout the World who love the game like we all do. I met some great people in Paris. And I would like to thank the representatives of all our member nations who voted me in on behalf of ball hockey players around the World.
This is an honour I will handle with the honesty and hard work that made me a successful player and coach.
I want to share the main keys that I will strive to work with my fellow board members to make this game better around the World.
2012 EuroCup in Villach
04.01.2012 l Veronika
The ISBHF would like to invite all teams interested in participation in the EuroCup 2012 to come to Villach, Austria.
The 2012 EURO CUP in Street & Ball Hockey is the XVI. International Ball Hockey Tournament of "A" ISBHF Category for clubs.
It will be held on August 16 - 19, 2012 in Villach, Austria.
CBHA President Resignation
30.11.2011 l VeronikaOn behalf of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association, the Board of Directors have received and accepted the resignation of Mr. Domenic Di Gironimo, CBHA President, effective November 21, 2011.
The CBHA Board of Directors and all member provinces want to thank Mr. Di Gironimo for his many years of service to the organization.
The incredible contribution he has made to advancing ball hockey at local, regional, national and international levels has allowed ball hockey to grow and thrive as one of Canada`s most popular sports.
We thank Mr. Di Gironimo for all he has done to make that happen and wish him every success in his future endeavours.
CBHA Board of Directors
2015 World Championships in Zug, Switzerland
26.10.2011 l RomanThe ISBHF would like to inform you that the Organization Committee of the Street Hockey World Championship 2015 Zug/Switzerland in accordance with the Swiss Street Hockey Association SSHA and ISBHF have determined the 2015 World Championship Calendar.
The 2015 World Senior and Women Street and Ball Hockey Championships are scheduled for Saturday June 20, 2015 till Sunday June 28, 2015 in Zug, Switzerland.
2012 World Junior Street and Ball Hockey Championships
20.10.2011 l RomanThe ISBHF would like to announce you the Calendar of forthcoming 2012 World Junior Street & Ball Hockey Championships
Last goodbye to Pavol Demitra
16.09.2011 l RomanOn September 15, 20111 family, friends and fans said last goodbye to Pavol Demitra in the Ice Hockey Arena of Trencin city, Slovakia.
ISBHF's condolences to
Lokomotiv Jaroslavl Ice Hockey Club
09.09.2011 l Veronika
The ISBHF would like to send our condolences on the loss of slovak player Pavol Demitra and czech players Jan Marek, Karel Rachůnek a Josef Vašíček and all other passengers who died with the Lokomotiv Jaroslavl Ice Hockey club of Russia by an air-crash.
Pavol Demitra was a member of our ball hockey family.
He played in the 1996 on the first World Senior Street and Ball Hockey Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia and gained the Bronze medal with slovak ball hockey team and also Pavol gained gold medal on the 3rd World Senior Street and Ball Hockey Championships in 1999 in Zvolen, Slovakia.
We are all very sorry for the loss of these great hockey athletes.
Our deepest sympathy to their families and sport communities.
2011 World Cup in Pilsen
25.08.2011 l VeronikaThursday August 25, 2011 has begun the XV. International Ball Hockey Tournament -the World Cup in Pilsen, Czech Republic.
The first game of the tournament starts at 4 p.m., in ball hockey arena Kosutka in Pilsen.
German Street Hockey on Rise Again
26.07.2011 l Domenic Di GironimoAfter a winter of restructuring their national organization, Germany returned to the World Cup in fine fashion with an 8th place finish in the 10 nation A-Pool, this past June in Bratislava.
The National Championship was held last weekend in Bayreuth and the final ranking:
German champion 2011: Heilbronn Hornets
2nd: Green Monsters Kaufbeuren
3rd: Bayreuth Hurricanes
4th: Wild Dragons Hamm
National team head coach Dieter Hegen scouted all the games on both days as he prepares for 2013 WC in Canada.
It is also projected that the nation will return to the World Junior Championship with greater presence in 2012 in Pisek, CZE.
The evolution of the new level of cooperation in the country continues at the next general meeting of the german street & ballhockey federation (DSHB) which will be held november 12 / 13 .
Czechs Make It Two In A Row
26.06.2011 l Domenic Di GironimoJan Prihoda opened the scoring at 5:00 of the first period with a blast from the slot after a brilliant feed from behind the Canadian net. Minutes later Canada hit the goal post of an open net. Other than that the first period was fairly even in played, and similar in style to the 2:2 draw during the round robin.
The Czechs began to exert more dominance in the second period opening quickly with another rocket from the slot off a faceoff. Jan Pospisil made it 2:0. Frank Giustini got one back for Canada within two minutes and the Canadians tempo picked up, producing a few more opportunities before a scramble in front of Canada's net resulted in Martin Krucek slipping one under the arm of goalie David Di Gironimo.
The Czech defence, much as it did against the Slovaks in the semi-finals controlled the corners and in front of their own goal, shutting down any good opportunities.
All-star Di Gironimo was tested repeatedly stopping 33 of the 36 shots he faced, but it would not be enough to stop Team Czechia. Canada was held to only 19 shots in the game, which Tournament MVP Lukas Heczko handled all but one.
This gold mark's the Czech Republic's second in a row and third in history. The silver is Canada's 2nd, to go along with their 5 gold medals.
Read more about the game on www.bratislava2011.com or watch a replay on www.huste.tv.
Slovakia Medals Again
26.06.2011 l Domenic Di GironimoSlovakia defended its streak of attaining a medal at every world championship, the only nation to achieve this.
Michal Chovan 3 assists, and game star Robert Kassa's strong performance powered the 7:2 bronze medal victory over the USA.
The USA were never able to get energized and mount a comeback as they did the night before in the semi-finals.
The boisterous home crowd stayed on hand for the ISBHF Annual Awards which included:
Volunteer of the Year - Robert Kostal;
International Development - Jaroslav Melisek;
Robert Mueller Memorial - Roman Pisny;
Junior Player of the Year - Andrew Shaw.
Inducted into the Hall of Fame were Richard Kral (CZE), Robert Kostal (SVK), and Gus Kourousis (CAN).
Canada Makes a Date With Czech Republic
25.06.2011 l Domenic Di GironimoVeteran Terry Ryan scored Canada's first and last goals in the high scoring affair with the USA. Sniper Denny Schlegal added two plus an assist for the Americans but it was not enough as they fell 5:6. Canada advances to the gold medal game against Czech Republic tomorrow.
Watch the action live on www.bratislava2011.com or www.huste.tv or on Eurosport2.
Pakistan Golden in B-Pool
25.06.2011 l Domenic Di GironimoA valiant comeback by the French including a short-handed goal and one with under a minute remaining sent the B-Pool gold medal game into overtime, spoiling a brilliant effort by Usama Mahmood with 3 goals and 1 assist. However, 40 seconds into OT, with a terrific blast from inside the blue line, tournament MVP Ijaz Chaudry made all right again. This is Pakistan second B-Pool gold medal, the first came in 2007.
Bermuda captured the bronze, winning over Great Britain.
President's note
George Gortsos
ISBHF president
"To our worldwide ball hockey community:
The ISBHF family of nations are proud to announce the location for the 3rd Master's World Championship to be held in September 2014: beautiful Tampa Bay, Florida. This celebration of Master's players will also proudly host the 1st Women's World Masters.
The Tampa Bay area offers players, family and friends many interesting things to do, and may even offer our competitors a nice swim in Florida's beautiful waters in the warm weather after a game or even before! There are places to go, sports events to see, and of course ball hockey featuring the players of our ISBHF nations.
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