DESPITE a penalty-laden first period, the Philippine men's national ice hockey team is off to a strong start in its debut in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships Division 3B by defeating Singapore, 6-3, at Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday. Philippine national ice hockey team captain Manvil Billones. PHOTO FROM HOCKEY PHILIPPINESTeam captain Manvil Billones and forward Jan Aro Regencia each tallied two goals and an assist in the game, while Filipino Swiss forward Steven Füglister finished with three assists. No goals were scored in the first period, but the Filipinos were penalized four times. On Saturday, the Filipinos will face Iran and will play against the host team on Monday.

Source: Manila Times February 24, 2024 10:50 UTC