Manila Ice Vixens in Philippine Daily Inquirer '01/20/08
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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.
