2008 Mega Ice 5’s HK Tourney '05/16/08
(Visited 32 times)The tournament was held at Mega Ice, Megabox in Hong Kong last May 6 to 10. We arrived in HK safely last May 4 (two days before the tourney), checked in at Regal Oriental Hotel, grabbed food, then took a nap because we were all exhausted from the trip.
Day 2, we went to Shenzhen China to go shopping. Ended up being lost and cannot find Dongmen Road. Good thing, we bumped at 2 Filipinas and helped us go to Dongmen. The place really is a shopping haven. After shopping, we couldn’t get out of Dongmen because it was raining hard and we couldn’t find a cab. We were stranded for 2 hours and we were lost again. ‘Twas like Amazing Race between 2 teams. Team 1 composed of Kae, Ace and Anne. Then team 2 composed of Jho, Chriska and me. We didn’t get to see them there, we tried to call them but to no reply. But we know they were ahead of us. Anyhow, we asked around but no one understands or speaks English. I asked this guy who speaks a little English but still couldn’t help us. Good thing, a girl heard us talking and she pointed us to the right direction. We took the train instead which connected us to HK terminal. We reached the pit stop first (hotel). Team 1 were more than an hour behind us haha.. ‘Twas a good race and an adventure we’ll never forget.
Day 3, our first game with WIHO. We didn’t win 5-0, but as per Kirsten, we really improved a lot and played well.
Day 4, 2nd game with Japan. We lost again 9-1 but our team did really well compared to last year 16-0. Well of course, we all know that Japan is a strong team but we did our best and it was a fair game.
Just Arrived: Ice Hockey Skates '04/28/08
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Nike Bauer Vapor IX Junior Ice Hockey Skates
- Size 4D (shoe size 5 to 5.5)
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* Sublimated reinforced mesh Quarter Package with thermoformed X-rib pattern
* Brushed nylon liner
* Patented, integrated, anatomical heel/ankle support
* Closed-cell foam ankle padding
* Anatomical, felt tongue
* Shaped EVA footbed
* Beveled TPR footbed
* Tuuk Lightspeed Pro with Fasteel runner
Bauer Silver Edition Senior Ice Hockey Skates
- Size 6 (shoe size 7 to 7.5)
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* Patented, integrated anatomical heel/ankle support provides consistant, durable fit and support
* Microfiber liner and 2-piece felt tongue provide immediate comfort
* Tuuk holder with Fasteel runner
Nike Bauer Supreme Enforcer Junior Ice Hockey Skates
- Size 5D (shoe size 6 to 6.5)
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Upper Features
* Premium nylon with quarter stitching
* Brushed nylon lining
* Patented pro-integrated, anatomical heel/ankle support
* Closed-cell foam ankle pads
* Anatomical felt tongue
* Shaped EVA footbed
Lower Features
* Injected TPR outsole
* Tuuk blade holder with Fasteel runner
Nike Flexlite 4 SR Skates
- Size 7D (shoe size 8 to 8.5)
- Size 8D (shoe size 9 to 9.5)
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The 2008 Mega Ice 5’s Ice Hockey Tournament '04/9/08
(Visited 225 times)The Manila Ice Vixens is going to the 2008 Mega Ice 5’s Tournament and will be held from May 4 to 12 in Hong Kong. The tournament will feature over 60 ice hockey teams around the world. The first international tournament of MIV was last May 2006 in KL, Malaysia. The WIHO won the 1st place, Malaysia Slayers placed 2nd and the Asian Stars (composed of 12 players from the Philippines, Hong Kong and Macau) placed 3rd overall. Tourney details H-E-R-E.
Then the 2nd tournament was The World Ice Hockey 5’s held in Hong Kong last June 2007. We didn’t win but it was a great experience for the 13 all-Filipino players. Details H-E-R-E.
Now, we’re preparing for another international tournament. We have 5 new players so we’re looking forward to a better competition. The tournament is fast approaching and we still have less than a month to practice. Can’t wait to meet the other teams from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan and Macau again. I know Manila Ice Vixens will do better this time because we’ve been practicing really hard. 
“WE PLAY TO WIN. WE LIVE FOR GLORY.”
Vixens.. Vixens… Vixens… Awwwwwwoooooo!!
Manila Ice Vixens were featured on “Bandila” '04/4/08
(Visited 459 times)The Manila Ice Vixens were featured on Bandila’s “Astig” segment last night. “Bandila”, which is the Filipino word for flag, also alludes to the term “banner story,” or top news of the day. It airs at ABS-CBN, Monday to Thursday 11:00-11:30 p.m. & Friday 11:30 p.m.-12:00 midnight. The show featured women ice hockey players (my team, the MIV) and how we started playing ice hockey. As quoted by yours truly, “I’m proud to be a Filipina, representing ice hockey especially in other countries….”. Since we live in a tropical country and since ice hockey is a winter sport, we can actually play and can compete with other countries where the climate is cold. Also, it is growing fast here in the Philippines and more kids especially girls are beginning to appreciate this unique sport.
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A Hockey Visitor from Alaska '02/25/08
(Visited 565 times)Filipino-American, Rudy Molina, visited the country for a vacation last month. He contacted me through my website last December and he was surprised to know that there is hockey here in the Philippines. He’s a Forward/Defense player from Alaska, playing for the U.S. Air Force Base Team here (the Elmendorf Eagles / Raptors). He wanted to try out ice hockey here so he brought in his gear. Anyways, he played some Fridays (with Bantam and Men’s team in Megamall), Saturdays (with Manila Ice Vixens in Megamall), and Mondays (with International / Expats / really good players in Mall of Asia). It was cool hanging out with him and exchanging ideas about hockey. Also, he made new friends with almost everyone at the rink hehe.. Oh btw, he donated cages and gloves too. Thanks for that, Rudy!
Anyhow, hope you’ll visit us again soon. Thanks for being a part of MIV!
Rudy with MIV
A Hockey Visitor from Switzerland '02/3/08
(Visited 555 times)A good friend, Jamil Mokhtar, from Switzerland visited the country last January for a three-week work plus leisure trip (on the side). We met him from our previous hockey tourney in Hong Kong last June 2007. He played for EHC Winterthur Team and Malaysian Team during the World Ice Hockey 5’s tournament. He is, by the way, half Malaysian and half Swiss. Jamil plays ice hockey for merely 19 years and he plays Forward/Offense. Also, he’s into snowboarding.
Anyhow, thanks for visiting! Next time you come back, bring your gear and lets play hockey!
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Manila Ice Vixens in Philippine Daily Inquirer '01/20/08
(Visited 681 times)The Manila Ice Vixens were featured in Philippine Daily Inquirer last January 17, 2008. Read the rest of the story by Ms. Jasmine Payo.
INQUIRER SPORTS
They speak softly and carry a big stickJanuary 17, 2008
Updated 05:52:50 (Mla time)
Jasmine W. Payo
Philippine Daily InquirerMANILA, Philippines — The way they were hustling and jostling on the ice rink, you’d never expect lithe, willowy ladies to emerge from under the thick and heavy ice hockey apparel.
“People are actually surprised that on ice we’re tough,” said wing defender Kae Lin Santiago of the Manila Ice Vixens. “Maybe because afterwards everyone’s putting on makeup and wearing skirts.”
For the Ice Vixens, the only women’s ice hockey club team in the country, overcoming skepticism has been part of the game.
“In other countries, most of the women hockey players are boyish; but here, they’re surprised that everyone’s girly,” said forward Jhoana Benedicto.
“People always think we’re figure skaters,” noted Sharm Miguel, who also plays forward.
It is a misconception other teams pay dearly for.
WANTED: Women Ice Hockey Players '01/7/08
(Visited 1139 times)The Manila Ice Vixens (MIV) is currently looking for:
♥ Women Ice Hockey Players ♥
Qualifications:
- Must know how to skate (very important!) 
- Must know the basics of Ice Hockey
- Can handle pressure 
- Willing to join any tourney (local and international)
- Must train with the team every Saturdays at 10:30pm
- Megamall Ice Skating Rink, home of MIV!
- Age 13 and up
- Must know how to have fun!
You can contact:
Sharm Miguel
Manila Ice Vixens Team
Website: www.freewebs.com/manilaicevixens
Email: sharmskee@yahoo.com
YM ID: sharmskee
Blogger Mixer @ Kape Isla '12/2/07
(Visited 1759 times)Last Friday night was the Blogger Mixer @ Kape Isla, Serendra hosted by Shai Coggins of B5 Media and Sasha Manuel of Style Manila. I’ve been to alot of Blogger meet ups and this was the coziest meet up I’ve attended so far. I met new bloggers and got the chance to mingle with the experts about beauty, fashion and other “kikay” (girly) stuff. It was so fun and I can really relate to that (no doubt lol) than chatting with boys about techy stuff. I’ve learned new things from make-ups to clothing, from traveling to night outs, and etc. Here are some photos. Enjoy!
Hockey Visitors from Canada '11/29/07
(Visited 907 times)I was contacted by Joven from Canada last September through this post. He brought along his wife Anita, who plays with the womens league in Vancouver Canada. They’re both goalies and they wanted to play hockey while in Manila. We met them in Megamall and played scrimmage one Friday hockey night. Unfortunately, Joven didn’t play because I can’t find extra goalie gear for him. Anyways, Anita was awesome! We had fun. 
Clockwise: Louann, Anita, Sharm, Allyson and Bam after the game
Cari, Louann, Anita, Sharm, Allyson and Bam at Megamall rink
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