Nike Bauer Vapor IX Junior Ice Hockey Skates
- Size 4D (shoe size 5 to 5.5)
(ym or email for price)

* 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)
(ym or email for price)

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)
(ym or email for price)

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!!

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Most people know that ice hockey is a male-dominated sport, so we (MIV) want to break that misconception that “Ice hockey is a sport for guys only”. Actually, anyone can play hockey. Boys and girls, young and old (no age limit, as long as you’re still physically fit) you can still try it out. Anyhow, more stories about MIV… H-E-R-E.

You can catch the Ice Vixens every Wednesday at 9:45pm till 11:45pm and every Saturday at 10:45 to 12:45am in SM Megamall ice skating rink.

Anyhow, hope you’ll visit us again soon. Thanks for being a part of MIV!

Rudy with MIV

Scrimmage in MOA every Monday

Rudy in blue helmet

Rudy with his crazy moves.. but really good moves

Hockey spectators.. Very intense game!

It’s fun to watch Filipinos and Expats play hockey.

Light team won the game!

Anyhow, thanks for visiting! Next time you come back, bring your gear and lets play hockey!

First Day in Manila - January 22

Embassy Club, The Fort - February 1

Bonifacio High Street - February 2

Dinner @ Friday’s

Mall of Asia - February 3

Skating with the PRO

Playing with Bryan Ha

With Jessica, Jho, Jamil and me

Dinner with my cousins @ Pier One

INQUIRER SPORTS
They speak softly and carry a big stick

January 17, 2008
Updated 05:52:50 (Mla time)
Jasmine W. Payo
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, 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.

“Sometimes they just underestimate us,” alternate captain Aurora de los Reyes added. “One time we had a tournament, and people were like ‘Oh, figure skaters.’ But we played hard and we won. The score was like 5-0. We won all games.”

Although most of the Vixens did start with figure skating, the strength and stamina they developed from early ice training made them more equipped to play hockey.

“If you’re not really good at skating, it will be hard for you to keep on running back and forth,” said Santiago. “It’s like playing basketball but with ice skates on. It’s really difficult to maneuver.”

Difficult and bruising, too.

“You really need guts to play,” noted Benedicto. “If you’re always scared to fall, it will be hard for you to learn ice hockey. You have to be tough, because everyone else will be tough on you.”

Even if the sport seems to involve more body bumping than strategy, the Vixens said a player’s quick feet must come with a quick mind.

“It’s about endurance and mind power,” said de los Reyes. “You also have to think when to pass or shoot.”

While other women’s club teams have folded for various reasons, the Vixens have managed to keep their team together since 2001.

“We’ve always loved the ice; that’s the reason we’re all here in the first place,” said Santiago.

In fact, some team members started out on pure love for ice and little else. Louann Cortez, the Vixens captain, cited her own experience.

“I had no sport, zero,” shared the 26-year-old Cortez , who only learned how to skate after college.

“I just passed by the skating rink one summer and I thought I might enjoy it. When I started training, it was very hard. At the start, I thought of quitting. So you really have to be determined.”

The Vixens’ current 18-player roster is formed around players of all shapes, sizes, ages — from 13-year-old Denzel Dominique Que to 30-year-old Miguel — schools and career backgrounds.

“You’re not supposed to be afraid to try it out at whatever age,” said Benedicto. “You just have to practice.”

The Vixens assured, too, that it’s all right to get cold feet.

“I still get scared,” said Cortez. “I already got hit by a stick during the competition, but you just continue.”

Financial sacrifice, however, is necessary for a sport still growing in the country. Aside from buying their own gear, the Vixens also shell out their own money just to compete in club competitions in Macau, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

“We want to build a solid foundation for women’s ice hockey,” said Santiago.

“I think we’re doing good internationally for a new sport,” noted Miguel. “We don’t even have snow here. But there’s the excitement, we enjoy it a lot.”

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For inquiries or sponsorship:
Mobile: +63.922.7737367 (Sharm)
Email: sharmskee@yahoo.com
YM ID: sharmskee
URL: www.freewebs.com/manilaicevixens | www.sharmskee.com

*Coming up blog.. Radio interview on WAVE 89.1 Sports News by Anthony Suntay

♥ 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

* Click on thumbnails to enlarge.

People in my photos:
Sweetie
Ms. Noemi
Shai
Sasha
Jayvee
Juned
Ely
Sophie
Roanne
Phoebe
Annalyn
Karla
Mike
Rico
Eugene

** Till next BLOGGER EVENT. See yah!

Clockwise: Louann, Anita, Sharm, Allyson and Bam after the game

Cari, Louann, Anita, Sharm, Allyson and Bam at Megamall rink

Hopefully more hockey players from around the world will visit Manila and play with the Filipino and Filipina hockey players at the Mall of Asia, Megamall or Southmall ice skating rink. Also, to see the sites and attractions from the 7,100 islands of the Philippines.

Mall of Asia International Skating Rink (ISR)

*MOA photo courtesy of Analie Astorga-Motilla of maniladailyphoto.com

Champion of 2006 World Hip Hop Competition

This year, All Stars from the Philippines placed 3rd, while Kaba Modern (short for KABABAYAN which means fellow Filipino) representing the USA, placed 2nd. Then Eclectik from Trinidad and Tobago placed 1st.

I was inspired to dance again (my last was 2005) when I saw their routine and new moves. And yet I have to learn new style and moves overnight. Impossible! So, I asked my friend to help out and luckily he agreed. I gave him the floor instead because I have ice hockey games on weekends and I cannot skip games because 3 plays are very crucial. But I’ll definitely support Marc’s team and join them in dancing and learn new steps. That will keep me on my dancing shoes again.

Anyways, here are the videos of Philippine All Stars and Kaba Modern’s winning dance during the 2007 World Hip Hop Championship.

Kaba Modern - 2nd Place

*Btw, I sooo love the 2nd song at 0:58 “Grown Apart” by Lisa Shaw (who also sang All Cried Out). Love the moves on that song too.

Philippine All Stars - 3rd Place

Congratulations!!!