Introduction to Rink Ink

First Edition of Rink Ink…… is here!

So what is Rink Ink you ask? Rink Ink in a nutshell is an informative and professional E-newsletter that will keep hockey players within the www.mygamesheet.com family up to date on news regarding hockey…period!! Stories about hockey players, details about upcoming tournaments, information about shinny groups…..these are a few of the items that you will see…and much, much more!

Asian Hockey Championship

19th Annual Asian Hockey Championship and Cultural Event 2008 (AHC & CE)

Another exciting year is upon us folks!! The 19th AHC & CE is just around the corner, and will be held May 16th – 18th long weekend again this year. We have some new and exciting ideas planned, and the event should be safe, fun and packed with lots of great hockey games. The last 19 years has brought together a strong community of players from the age of 15 – 60 and this continues to grow every year! We pride ourselves as being North America’s largest Asian Hockey Tourney, bringing together players from all over Canada, the US and Asia. Click here for more info

AHC & CE Partnership Opportunities

The AHC & CE thanks all the Partners that have supported the event in the past. We continue to talk to companies, associations and individuals to try and bring the best possible mix of hockey, activities and prizes to this event. List of Partners

If you are interested in discussing partnership opportunities, please contact us at changr@mygamesheet.com

Player Profile – Walker Chu

"If you turn your head, he will skate past you . . . No joke!"

Outside of the arena, he describes himself as humble, quiet, and occasionally taking a risk here and there. On the ice, Walker Chu is anything but quiet and conservative.

An all-star two way defenseman in the SFL and in the Lower Intermediate Division for the AHC, Chu is constantly on the puck and up with the rushes. He loves the fast pace nature and mimics how Paul Kariya of the Nashville Predators plays. Full Story

Media Coverage and Story Sharing

The support and coverage we have received from the Media the last few years has been tremendous! From the participation of the first ever Asian Women’s hockey team, to the participation of players from as far as Japan. The AHC & CE continues to create interesting community stories, and break new ground in North America.

Media coverage over the years include: CityTV, OMNI TV, Fairchild Television, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Ming Pao, Sing Tao, World Daily Journal, The Scarborough Mirror . . . and more.

Women’s Division – expansion in the works

2006 saw the first ever Women’s Asian team play in the AHC & CE. A year later, we saw a 4 team division formed with a lot of excitement and energy surrounding it. This year, the demand has been even stronger, and we are looking at expanding this even more. Please email us if you are interested, or you know anyone interested in participating. Email us at changr@mygamesheet.com

Kid’s Division this Year?

Men have been playing in the tournament for 18 years, and women started to make their mark 2 years ago. The next logical step is to include the children. As Whitney Houston once sang… “I believe the children are the future, teach them hockey, and let them lead the way!!” This is definitely a group we would like to include this year! We have noticed a growing number of children participate in the arts and crafts activities, and taking to the ice during the family skate. Perhaps a 4 team tournament would be a good start.

So this is a call out to gauge the interest for a children’s division (ages 6 – 15). We will start by accumulating a list of interested players by age and skill, and creating teams that will be as fair as possible. Please email us at changr@mygamesheet.com

Entertainment and Cultural Activities

This side of the event has been received very well (since its inception 2 years ago), and has expanded with the growth of the tournament. We have been entertained by the band “The 77’s” for a couple of years, and we have included a family skate, Cultural Arts and Crafts, Balloon Making and Face Painting. We have also partnered up with a Chinese restaurant to allow participants to experience Chinese food.

We would love to keep growing and incorporate different ideas in regards to this side of the event. We have a large contingent of Japanese, Korean, and Filipino players. There is also a growing base of Vietnamese, Malaysian and other South East Asian Cultures.

Feedback in regards to this? Please contact us at changr@mygamesheet.com

Related Stories or Events

Junior Asian national hockey team going to Hong Kong (CCHA)

The Canadian Chinese Hockey Association (CCHA) is looking to form a junior national Asian hockey team to play in Hong Kong. The tournament is in early May, so tryouts will be held Click here for full story.

Ricoh Coliseum – 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Cup

The CCYAA returns to the Ricoh Coliseum once again to provide the Asian community of Toronto with a chance to compete on the same surface as the pros! In celebration of the Chinese New Year, this tournament (complete with tickets to an actual Marlies game and post-game family fun skate) looks to be the best one yet!

To make the event more competitive and fun, CCYAA has added a recreational division. Spots are limited so sign up today!

First NHL player of Asian descent beat long odds

VICTORIA — The hockey stick Larry Kwong once held in his able hands has been replaced by a cane. The legs on which he once dazzled opposing defenceman have been replaced by artificial limbs. "They're pretty heavy," he said, "and they're tight." Full Story