From Puck to Ball - Hockey in the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands Dek Hockey club was started in 2006 by a former English National Ice Hockey League player Grant Budd who plied his trade with the Peterborough Islanders. Four teams played for local competitions the Energise Shield, Cable & Wireless Russell Smith Memorial League and the Choice Fruits Cup. The club began playing with the small orange puck and still to this day utilise the local gymnasium for games and competitions. Due to the size of the gymnasium in the Falkland Islands all teams consist of 1 goaltender and 3 outfield players and are limited to 7 players in a team. Teams utilise ice hockey team names and this year,2012, the Blackhawks, Penguins, Hurricanes, Panthers, Flyers and Coyotes are all fighting to claim the top prizes. Recently the Panthers claimed the Energise Shield for 2012. Both male and female players play in the league and the age range of members is from 15-30+ and so far memberships currently stands at 50+ with more eager to join this new and exciting sport.
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ISBHF Referees in chief

The ISBHF is looking for the period of 2013-2016 for:

- One referee in chief North America
- One referee in chief Europe
- One referee in chief women

As a referee in chief you will be responsible for the selection, formation and qualification of the International referees at the occasion of world championships and continental champion-ships for national teams as well as for club teams
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The first international game of Israel federation took place in the Czech Republic

Historical city of Rakovnik close to Prague, Czech Republic, hosted the first international game of the Israel Street Hockey Federation on March 28, 2012.
The team of boys and girls of the age up to 12 spent one week in the Czech Republic playing street hockey, in-line hockey as well as floorbal.
The players were selected from over 40 teams around city of Arad in the south of Israel.
Local kids from Rakovnik won 8:1 nevertheless the guests were better in aftergame penalty shooting out.
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The passing of Mr Miro Subrt

On April 6 Mr Miroslav Subrt passed away, an honorary president of the International Ice Hockey Federation and a good friend of ball hockey.

He was a great ball hockey advocate and visionary of new ways of sport development. Mr Subrt belonged among the few highly ranked ice hockey officials who understood the mission of ball hockey for growth of hockey family of sport.
He opened the door to meet Mr Fasel, IIHF President, and particularly Mr Soitchi Tomita, IIHF Vice President who supported ISBHF in approaching asian countries.
Mr Subrt gave us the necessary self-confidence to develop the sport worldwide. He loved sport at every level and his enthusiasm was the same for kids who won a school as it was to award World champions. He was always there with us as he admired how we succeeded – without big money and media support.

ISBHF awarded Mr Subrt an honorary membership in 2004.

Mr Subrt will always belong as an important development figure to the history of ball hockey.

BALL HOCKEY LEAGUES NAMED IN HONOR OF ALEX BURROWS

LAVAL – Hockeyballe.com and the Burrows Cup officially announced today their association to promote ball hockey in Quebec. Starting this spring, 3vs3 and 4vs4 leagues (ball, roller and cosom hockey) will be added under the Hockeyballe.com banner, which is already a well established 5vs5 league in the Montreal and Laval area. Many calibers will be offered for men, women, and juniors, in competitive and recreational settings, with divisions ranging from A to F.
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2nd Masters World Cup in Street & Ball Hockey

The ISBHF is proud to present the 2nd Masters World Cup in the great ball hockey city of Pilsen, Czech Republic.

This event is a celebration of our game and the players and coaches are reminded by the ISBHF that it is not win at all costs.
But enjoyable safe ball hockey under the umbrella of sportsmanship and goodwill that bring our ball hockey family together as one.
A historical collection of players who celebrate still playing the game in our 40's from around the World.

The ISBHF is proud to invite this brotherhood to the Czech Republic for this ball hockey celebration in Pilsen, Czech Republic.

George Gortsos,
ISBHF President
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2012 ISBHF EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP

The ISBHF would like to announce you that the 2012 ISBHF EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP that was scheduled for the June 27-July 1, 2012 needs to be cancelled.
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New ISBHF President and Board members

The new ISBHF President and Board for the next 2 year term has been established at the ISBHF Conference in Paris, France.

George Gortsos from Canada has been elected as the ISBHF President at the ISBHF Conference that was held on January 21,2012 in Paris, France.

Vít Řezáč (CZE) and Roman Török (SVK) have been elected ISBHF Senior Vice-presidents.

Vít Řezáč will be responsible for the economic issues and street and ball hockey development.
Roman Török will be the General Director of ISBHF Secretariat and will arrange the development of street and ball hockey by organizing the coach’s seminars.

The following other ISBHF Board members have been elected: Christoph Curchod ( SUI) - Technical Director, Tony Iannitto (CAN) – Marketing Director, John Kontitsis (GRE) – Treasurer, Marc Paitzies (GER)- to be announced.
Ricky Laperriere, USA Board position still remains to be ratified by the ISBHF membership.

Presidents message

This past weekend I had the honour of becoming the third President of the ISBHF.

I believe that as a player and coach I have always strived to play ball hockey in a skilled and team way. Now I have a chance to work with all the great leaders of our sport throughout the World who love the game like we all do. I met some great people in Paris. And I would like to thank the representatives of all our member nations who voted me in on behalf of ball hockey players around the World.

This is an honour I will handle with the honesty and hard work that made me a successful player and coach.
I want to share the main keys that I will strive to work with my fellow board members to make this game better around the World.

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2012 EuroCup in Villach

The ISBHF would like to invite all teams interested in participation in the EuroCup 2012 to come to Villach, Austria.

The 2012 EURO CUP in Street & Ball Hockey is the XVI. International Ball Hockey Tournament of “A” ISBHF Category for clubs.

It will be held on August 16 - 19, 2012 in Villach, Austria.

CBHA President Resignation

On behalf of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association, the Board of Directors have received and accepted the resignation of Mr. Domenic Di Gironimo, CBHA President, effective November 21, 2011.

The CBHA Board of Directors and all member provinces want to thank Mr. Di Gironimo for his many years of service to the organization.

The incredible contribution he has made to advancing ball hockey at local, regional, national and international levels has allowed ball hockey to grow and thrive as one of Canada`s most popular sports.

We thank Mr. Di Gironimo for all he has done to make that happen and wish him every success in his future endeavours.

CBHA Board of Directors

2015 World Championships in Zug, Switzerland

The ISBHF would like to inform you that the Organization Committee of the Street Hockey World Championship 2015 Zug/Switzerland in accordance with the Swiss Street Hockey Association SSHA and ISBHF have determined the 2015 World Championship Calendar.

The 2015 World Senior and Women Street and Ball Hockey Championships are scheduled for Saturday June 20, 2015 till Sunday June 28, 2015 in Zug, Switzerland.
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2012 World Junior Street and Ball Hockey Championships

The ISBHF would like to announce you the Calendar of forthcoming 2012 World Junior Street & Ball Hockey Championships

Last goodbye to Pavol Demitra

On September 15, 20111 family, friends and fans said last goodbye to Pavol Demitra in the Ice Hockey Arena of Trencin city, Slovakia.

ISBHF's condolences to
Lokomotiv Jaroslavl Ice Hockey Club

The ISBHF would like to send our condolences on the loss of slovak player Pavol Demitra and czech players Jan Marek, Karel Rachůnek a Josef Vašíček and all other passengers who died with the Lokomotiv Jaroslavl Ice Hockey club of Russia by an air-crash.

Pavol Demitra was a member of our ball hockey family.
He played in the 1996 on the first World Senior Street and Ball Hockey Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia and gained the Bronze medal with slovak ball hockey team and also Pavol gained gold medal on the 3rd World Senior Street and Ball Hockey Championships in 1999 in Zvolen, Slovakia.

We are all very sorry for the loss of these great hockey athletes.
Our deepest sympathy to their families and sport communities.

2011 World Cup in Pilsen

Thursday August 25, 2011 has begun the XV. International Ball Hockey Tournament -the World Cup in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The first game of the tournament starts at 4 p.m., in ball hockey arena Kosutka in Pilsen.

German Street Hockey on Rise Again

After a winter of restructuring their national organization, Germany returned to the World Cup in fine fashion with an 8th place finish in the 10 nation A-Pool, this past June in Bratislava. The National Championship was held last weekend in Bayreuth and the final ranking: German champion 2011: Heilbronn Hornets 2nd: Green Monsters Kaufbeuren 3rd: Bayreuth Hurricanes 4th: Wild Dragons Hamm National team head coach Dieter Hegen scouted all the games on both days as he prepares for 2013 WC in Canada. It is also projected that the nation will return to the World Junior Championship with greater presence in 2012 in Pisek, CZE. The evolution of the new level of cooperation in the country continues at the next general meeting of the german street & ballhockey federation (DSHB) which will be held november 12 / 13 .

Czechs Make It Two In A Row

Jan Prihoda opened the scoring at 5:00 of the first period with a blast from the slot after a brilliant feed from behind the Canadian net. Minutes later Canada hit the goal post of an open net. Other than that the first period was fairly even in played, and similar in style to the 2:2 draw during the round robin. The Czechs began to exert more dominance in the second period opening quickly with another rocket from the slot off a faceoff. Jan Pospisil made it 2:0. Frank Giustini got one back for Canada within two minutes and the Canadians tempo picked up, producing a few more opportunities before a scramble in front of Canada's net resulted in Martin Krucek slipping one under the arm of goalie David Di Gironimo. The Czech defence, much as it did against the Slovaks in the semi-finals controlled the corners and in front of their own goal, shutting down any good opportunities. All-star Di Gironimo was tested repeatedly stopping 33 of the 36 shots he faced, but it would not be enough to stop Team Czechia. Canada was held to only 19 shots in the game, which Tournament MVP Lukas Heczko handled all but one. This gold mark's the Czech Republic's second in a row and third in history. The silver is Canada's 2nd, to go along with their 5 gold medals. Read more about the game on www.bratislava2011.com or watch a replay on www.huste.tv.

Slovakia Medals Again

Slovakia defended its streak of attaining a medal at every world championship, the only nation to achieve this. Michal Chovan 3 assists, and game star Robert Kassa's strong performance powered the 7:2 bronze medal victory over the USA. The USA were never able to get energized and mount a comeback as they did the night before in the semi-finals. The boisterous home crowd stayed on hand for the ISBHF Annual Awards which included: Volunteer of the Year - Robert Kostal; International Development - Jaroslav Melisek; Robert Mueller Memorial - Roman Pisny; Junior Player of the Year - Andrew Shaw. Inducted into the Hall of Fame were Richard Kral (CZE), Robert Kostal (SVK), and Gus Kourousis (CAN).

Canada Makes a Date With Czech Republic

Veteran Terry Ryan scored Canada's first and last goals in the high scoring affair with the USA. Sniper Denny Schlegal added two plus an assist for the Americans but it was not enough as they fell 5:6. Canada advances to the gold medal game against Czech Republic tomorrow. Watch the action live on www.bratislava2011.com or www.huste.tv or on Eurosport2.

Pakistan Golden in B-Pool

A valiant comeback by the French including a short-handed goal and one with under a minute remaining sent the B-Pool gold medal game into overtime, spoiling a brilliant effort by Usama Mahmood with 3 goals and 1 assist. However, 40 seconds into OT, with a terrific blast from inside the blue line, tournament MVP Ijaz Chaudry made all right again. This is Pakistan second B-Pool gold medal, the first came in 2007. Bermuda captured the bronze, winning over Great Britain.

Czechs check into final

The Czech Republic scored early, with QF hero Ondrej Kejr supplying the opener at 1:28. Petr Novak bumped the lead to 2:0 on a 5-on-3 powerplay goal. From there Czech goalie Lukas Heczko stole the show with numerous brilliant saves as the Slovaks pressed until the dying seconds of the game. Much credit goes to the Czech defence as well. They did an excellent job of keeping the Slovak forwards to the outside, blocking shots, and overpowering them in the corners. The Czechs now await the winner of CAN v USA to know who will face them in the gold medal game on Sunday. Follow live on www.bratislava2011.com or www.huste.tv or Eurosport2.

Final Four Set

The lions began to roar and set the table for the final four. Greece opened the score lifting false hopes that they could deliver another upset, but the defending world champs stormed back with five goals, led by Czechs Ondrej Kejr (2 goals) and Adam Rousal (3 assists). Meanwhile the USA followed a similar pattern for them of starting the WC's slow and building as the week goes along. The young American lions Bobby Housser (5 pts), Denny Schlegal (3 pts) and Andrew Hildreth (3 pts) were all in fine form in their 5:2 defeat of Portugal. Familiar matchups are on the table for tomorrow. The Slovaks draw the Czechs in the most heated rivalry in the sport. By all accounts this home side looks to be the best ever assembled and should be favoured to win, but the Czechs have a long history of spoiling Slovak dreams. The pressure of winning on home soil should be building now and one wonders whether a serious case of the yipes will be avoided in this ball hockey fairy tale. The same could be said for the Canadians who were shockingly upset in 2009 by the Americans in QF overtime. The same cast of US characters also tied the U20 Canadians in the final minute in 2006 and knocked the heavily favoured side out of the gold medal game, which the Americans would go on to win. Two semi-finals, two rivalries filled with upset stomachs. The B-Pool gold features one expected favourite, Pakistan, and the momentum building France 10:2 winners over Great Britain.

Slovakian Women Crowned

Maria Herichova sent the 2,000+ fans into a frenzy with 5+ minutes remaining in the game. It was one of the few chances the Slovaks had on the night, but it found a seam in what seemed like an impenetrable Canadian defence. The show however was stolen by Slovakian goaltender Zuzana Tomcikova who faced a barrage of shots all game, making numerous spectacular saves. 1:0 was all that was needed to crown the ladies of the Slovak Republic first time champions of the ISBHF A-Pool gold medal. A-Pool bronze was claimed by the Czech Republic with a 3:2 win over USA. For more details on these stories visit www.bratislava2011.com.

2011 WC News & Live Action

Follow the action of the 2011 Senior World Championships via Live Webcasts on www.huste.tv and the official event website www.bratislava2011.com. A-Pool Women's gold medal final today will feature Canada vs Slovakia. B-Pool Women's gold medal final had Drahomira Fialova power the Swiss with a 1G 3A performance enroute to an 8:2 win over Austria.

Sport Court an official ISBHF partner

ISBHF is continuously developing relationships with manufacturing partners who spuport the development of the sport. ISBHF is proud to annunce that there are currently four exclusive ISBHF partners: company D-gel – street hockey balls manufacturer, Sport Court.- flooring manufacturer, Mylec and Strida Sport - equipment providers.
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Official Games Schedule

Dear ISBHF members and sport friends, please find attached the official Games Schedule, approved by ISBHF Board, of the 9th World Senior Street & Ball Hockey Championships that will be held on June 19-26, 2011 (A Pool and B Pool) and 3rd World Women Street & Ball Hockey Championships that will be held on June 19-23, 2011 in Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
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Staff Team of German National Team for 2011 WC

Headcoach: Dieter Hegen
Assistant: Gordon Lang
Manager: Oliver Jung
Staff: Frank Kümmerle u. Sabrina Gerusel

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Michel Perodeau inducted in the 2010 ISBHF Hall of Fame

We are proud to announce that Michel Pérodeau has been inducted to the ISBHF Hall of Fame in 2010.

Alexandre Burrows inducted in the 2010 ISBHF Hall of Fame

We are proud to announce that Alexandre Burrows has been inducted to the ISBHF Hall of Fame in 2010.

Re-Format WC 2011

Bratislava, Slovakia, June 2011, will once again host the Senior World Championships. This will be the third time hosting for Slovakia, but only the second for the capital city, which held the very first ISBHF WC in 1996.

1. Master’s World Cup 2010 - November 14, 2010

1. SLOVAKIA
2. CANADA A
3. TEAM XTREME CANADA
4. AUSTRIA
5. CZECH REPUBLIC

1. Master’s World Cup 2010 - November 14, 2010

Best Goalkeeper – Miloš Braxatoris (Slovakia)
Best Defenceman – Dom Ricci (Canada A)
Best Scorer – Peter Toth (Slovakia)
Best Player - Paolo Musto (Canada A)

Allstarteam:
Goalkeeper – John Liosis (Team Xtreme Canada)
Defenceman – George Gortsos (Canada A)
Defenceman – Mojmír Hojer (Slovakia)
Forward – Sam Amodeo (Team Xtreme Canada)
Forward – Vladimír Franta (Slovakia)
Forward – Sandro Morello (Canada A)

1. Master’s World Cup 2010 - November 14, 2010

Game recaps of day 4

CANADA A – AUSTRIA 12:0 (3:0, 3:0, 6:0)
1:0 – Demos (Morello)
2:0 – Robins (Morroni, Musto)
3:0 – Demos (Gortsos, McCarthy)
4:0 – Morello (Musey)
5:0 – Clancy (McHugh, Dawson)
6:0 – Dawson (Ricci)
7:0 – Clancy
8:0 –Maxwell (Valenta)
9:0 – Robinson (Morroni, Musto)
10:0 – Musey
11:0 – Ricci (Musto)
12:0 – Demos (McHugh)

SLOVAKIA – TEAM XTREME CANADA 5:1 (3:1, 0:0, 2:0)
1:0 – Tóth (Franto, Bzduch)
2:0 – Giba (Šálka)
3:0 – Tóth (Franto)
3:1 – Gannon (Fortin)
4:1 – Šálka (Giba)
5:1 – Polák

TEAM XTREME CANADA – AUSTRIA 8:1 (2:0, 3:0, 3:1)
1:0 – Carlucci (Lemieux)
2:0 – White (Mosel)
3:0 – Price (Meridis, Lemieux)
4:0 – Matthews (Ellis, Dockerty)
5:0 – Amodeo (Gannon, Plourde)
6:0 – Patton (Gannon, Mosel)
7:0 – Fortin (Friebe)
8:0 – Gannon (Friebe)
8:1 – Neugebauer

CANADA A – SLOVAKIA 1:2 (0:0, 0:1, 1:1)
0:1 – Polák (Zemeš, Vannay)
0:2 – Tóth (Franta)
1:2 – McHugh (Clancy)

1. Master’s World Cup 2010 - November 13, 2010

Game recaps of day 3

CZECH REPUBLIC – AUSTRIA 4:4 (1:1, 0:1, 3:2)
0:1 – Gaugg (Jud, Brandstätter)
1:1 – Doksanský (Fáber, Kekrt)
1:2 – Kriener
1:3 – Neugebauer (Gaugg)
2:3 – Doksanský (Fáber)
3:3 – Doksanský (Zeman)
3:4 – Krenz (Lekas)
4:4 – Jelen

SLOVAKIA – TEAM XTREME CANADA 3:1 (2:0, 0:0, 1:1)
1:0 – Tóth (Giba, Franta)
2:0 – Polák (Zemeš)
2:1 – Friebe (Donoheo)
3:1 – Polák (Bzduch, Giba)

1. Master’s World Cup 2010 - November 12, 2010

Game recaps of day 2

CANADA A – TEAM XTREME CANADA 4:1 (2:0, 2:0, 0:1)
1:0 – Morello (Dey)
2:0 – Musey (Morello)
3:0 – Clancy (Sovoie)
4:0 – Robinson (Morello)
1:4 – Lemieux (Meridis)

CZECH REPUBLIC – TEAM XTREME CANADA 0:9 (0:2, 0:7, 0:0)
1:0 – Price (Gannon)
2:0 – Donohoe (Friebe)
3:0 – Houston (Amodeo)
4:0 – Matthews (Fortin)
5:0 – Meridis (Lemieux)
6:0 – White (Amodeo)
7:0 – Lemieux ((Meridis)
8:0 – Donohoe (Exton, Matthews)
9:0 – Carlucci (fortin, Amodeo)

SLOVAKIA – AUSTRIA 7:1 (4:1, 2:0, 1:0)
0:1 – Krenz (Lekas)
1:1 –Tóth (Surňák, Franta)
2:1 – Jakubec (Sisík)
3:1 – Šálka (Franta, Tóth)
4:1 – Vannay (Hojer)
5:1 – Hrazdira (Melíšek A.)
6:1 – Tóth (Franta, Šálka)
7:1 – Tomík

CZECH REPUBLIC – CANADA A 0:9 (0:3, 0:2, 0:4)
1:0 – Mussey (McHugh)
2:0 – Morello (Musey, McCarthy)
3:0 – Ricci (Clancy)
4:0 – McHugh (Dawson, Clancy)
5:0 – Musto (Morroni)
6:0 – Valenta (McCarthy)
7:0 – McCarthy (Clancy, McHugh)
8:0 – Musto (Morello)
9:0 – Demos (Ricci)

1. Master’s World Cup 2010 - November 11, 2010

Today the first ISBHF Master’s World Cup ever started in Bratislava, Slovakia. In this event the worlds best over 40 players compeat during the next four days for gold. In the opening game of this event that is hosted in the first covered ballhockey rink in Slovakia, team Canada A won in excellent and exciting game 4 to 2 over the host team.
Game recaps of day 1
CANADA A – SLOVAKIA 4:2 (0:1), (2:1), (2:0)
0:1 – Toth (Giba, Franta)
0:2 – Szilvasi (Sisik)
1:2 – McHugh (Dawson)
2:2 – Morello (Musey)
3:2 – Poulsen
4:2 – Musto (Morroni)

AUSTRIA - TEAM XTREME CANADA 1:1 (0:0, 1:1, 0:0)
0:1 – Exton (Matthews, Donohoe)
1:1 – Reiter (Jud)

SLOVAKIA – CZECH REPUBLIC 9:0 (5:0, 3:0, 1:0)
1:0 – Polák ((Vannay)
2:0 – Tóth (Giba, Šalka)
3:0 – Polák (Hojer, Zemeš)
4:0 – Tóth (Giba, Surňák)
5:0 – Giba (Tóth)
6:0 – Zemeš (Polák)
7:0 – Tóth (Franta)
8:0 – Košťál (Hojer)
9:0 – Polák (Zemeš)

Tampa Bay Shootout

Tampa Bay Shootout Returns for 2010 Oct 23-24 in Florida

ISBHF June Meeting News

News from recent ISBHF June Meeting included the announcement of Pisek, CZE, as host of next WJC (all categories), as well as the suspension of membership of both India and Italy.

Canada Repeats at U20 WJC

VILLACH, AUSTRIA has a magnificent skyline. For many urbanites that would normally mean tall buildings. In Villach it is an endless string of mountains that fills your view behind the picturesque city with a village feel. Known as a popular tourist spot for skiing, its summer attributes are equally inviting. The relevance of the tournament location relates to the overall experience for the players. Ultimately the game is paramount, but a positive environment helps build the spirit of the athletes and their appreciation of the task that lays before them in competition.

JWC 2010 Most Valuable Players and Fairplay

Most valuable Goalkeeper

Brian Valentine (CAN)

Most valuable Defender

Rob Roth (USA)

Most valuable Forward

Jan Bilý (CZE)

Topscorer

Andrew Shaw (CAN)

Most valuable player of the tournament

Andrew Shaw (CAN)

Fairplay

USA

JWC 2010 Allstarteam

Goalkeeper

Lukas Schluderbacher (Austria)

Defenders

Michal Šišmič (SVK), Ryan Gieseler (CAN)

Forwards

Jaroslav Martinusík (SVK), Matt Paul (CAN), Michal Průcha (CZE)

Team Canada Junior World Champion 2010

Canada defends with a clear 5 to 0 victory over Czech Republic the title of the World Junior Champion in Ballhockey

Slovakia – USA 4 - 3 a.s. (2-0,0-2,1-1,0-0,1-0)

Slovakia wins a tight bronze medal game against USA in shoot out.

Austria – Germany 3 - 1 (2-1,1-0,0-0)

Austria win 3 to 1 over Germany in the 5th place game.

Shootout Slovakia vs Czech Republic 2 to 4

Czech Republic beats Slovakia in the shootout and moves to the final.

USA – Canada 1 – 7 (1-4,0-2,0-1)

Canada beats USA 7 to 1

Later Tonight Penalty Shootout Czech Republic vs Slovakia

The first time in ISBHF histroy a penalty shootout has to decide on which team will go to the finals. The shooutout will take place after the gamsa USA vs Canada. Esitmated time between 9.20 and 10 pm, dpending on the lenght of the ongoing game (klick on the lnk to get to the live stream)

Czech Republic – Austria 5 - 0 (2-0,1-0,2-0)

Czech Republic beats Austria 5 to 0 and will face Slovaika in a penalty shootout later this evening to decide who will go into the final

Slovakia – Germany 11 - 1 (5-0,2-0,4-1)

In the first of todays game Slovakia won 11 to 1 against Germany. With this result Slovakia will reach the final under the condition that the Czech Republic will not win against Austria with more then four goals difference. A special case would be if Czech Republic would win 5 to 0, then a penalty shootout between Czech Republic and Slovakia will take place.

Slovakia – Austria 3 - 2 (1-1,0-0,2-1)

Slovakia beats Austria in a highly contested game with 3 to 2.

Germany – Canada 2 - 8 (0-3,1-2,1-3)

Canada achieves a eeasy 2 to 8 win over Germany

USA – Czech Republic 4 - 5 (0-1,3-3,1-1)

The Czech Republic wins a close game against the USA with 5 to 4

Canada – Slovakia 4 - 3 (1-0,1-2,2-1)

Canada wins in the closing minutes of an excellent game 4 to 3 against Slovakia

Austria – USA 1 - 2 (0-0,1-0,0-2)

In a good and tight game the USA achieves a late time 2 to 1 victory over Austria.

Czech Republic – Germany 9 - 0 (3-0,4-0,2-0)

Clear 9 to 0 win from the Czech Republic over Germany

All games are now live broadcasted via internet

Please consult the following Link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/world-junior-ball-hockey-championships

Canada – Austria 9 - 1 (5-1,2-0,2-0)

Canada put an early Austrian lead easily away and wins the game against the host 9 to 1

Germany – USA 2 - 7 (0-1,2-4,0-2)

USA beets Germany after some problems with 7 to 2

Czech Republic – Slovakia 2 - 2 (1-1,1-0,0-1)

In intensive game the Czech Republic and Slovakia tie 2 to 2.

Austria – Germany 5 - 1 (2-1,1-0,2-0)

In the last game of the frist day of the tournament Austria defeted Germay 5 to 1 and took the lead in the standings.

Slovakia - USA 6 – 3 (0-0,1-1,5-2)

In an excellent game of ballhockey Slovakia has the better end and wins 6 to 3 against the USA

Canada – Czech Republic 5 - 3 (3-0,1-1,1-2)

In the opening game of the 2010 ballhockey junior world championships Canada beats the Czech Republic 5 to 3

6th Ballhockey Junior World Championship will begin in a few hours

Today, the first games of the sixth ISBHF U20 world championship will take place. Host of this year's championship is the Austrian city of Villach. Villach is an old city that lies at shores of the river Drau, in the middle of the Alps in the province of Carinthia. It has been an important waypoint on the trade routes from northern and central Europe to Italy and the Western Balkans, for at least 2000 years. Being an important railroad junction in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, it became in 1919 suddenly a border city. Nowadays Italy and Slovenia are just a short car drive away.

The city itself has a beautiful old town, situated around a big city square. The main church at the upper end of the town square clearly shows the influx of the Italian architecture. Its tower was build –like an Italian campanile – standing alone, and was attached to the main part of the church only later.

Whenever you look out of a window, you can see the slopes of the Alps. Even if the highest peaks of the Alps are quite far from here. The city of Villach still offers a beautiful view into some of Europe's nicest mountains.

The local people have very warmly welcomed the teams, the officials and the payer's family members in their town. Everything is set for five great days of ballhockey sports.

Who is the candidate for the title? It's difficult to say. The last championships were all close. I remember Aosta in 2006, where the four top teams – Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia and USA all tied their mutual games. I remember St. John's in 2008 where the same four nations were very close again. Those four teams are well prepared for this tournament, and most likely one of them will become world champion on Saturday afternoon. But still, there is one team, that should not be forgotten, the organiser. Austria had very good U18 teams in the past years. So it is not unlikely, that the Austrians might play the role of the pike in the carp pond. And what about the sixth team, Germany? The Germans are returning after an absence of four years to U20 event. They are surely a team that should not be taken easy by anyone.

Writing these lines, I'm sitting high up in the press boxes of the "Stadthalle" Villach, the arena where this event will take place. I'm looking down to the blue tiles of ballhockey surface provided by the Sport Court enterprise, one of the best, if not the best surface to play ballhockey. I'm looking into the round of the still empty arena, which will soon see the world best players born in 1990 and 1991 performing ballhockey at his best.

Today three games are scheduled. At 3.30 pm the tournament begins with a big game: Canada will meet the Czech Republic. At 5.30 pm the next classic: Slovakia plays the USA. At 8.15 pm, after the official opening ceremony there will be another big game: Austria against Germany. This matchup is something special in every sport, the "geographically" small Austria against the big Germany.

Everything is set for a great tournament. Let's the games begin.

U16 & U18 WJC END WITH EXCITEMENT

MOST, CZECH REPUBLIC, played host to the 2010 U16/U18 World Junior Championship and did so in fine fashion. The local organizing committee, led by ISBHF National Development Person of the Year Vladimir Papranec, were hopeful to stage a worthy spectacle for their 20th anniversary season of street hockey, for the participating nations, and for the world at large that would catch the festivities live via superb webcast through sponsor www.strizna.cz.

Match LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava - Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove 6.6.2004 15:30

Through the tournament we passed without the loss. I´m bowing down before my players for the presented games. It get not about the victory, but about the style.

Match Reebok Hockey Ruzinov - SKB Izoglobal Martin 6.6.2004 14:00

In the "little final" came Martin after 47 seconds into a leading. Svitana combined in the attack zone and his shot frat close range popped Somolanyi at Jakubco and the player not wavered – 0:1. Martin was in the first half better.

Match HbK Intevo Karvina - HBC Pento Most 6.6.2004 12:30

In the first five minutes gave both of the teams attention at the mistakes. Teams are well knowing from the home league and could not to surprise the opponent.

Match Perapohjolan Poropojat - Pelikassit 6.6.2004 11:00

In the most respectable game at the tournament both of the teams played well and was a great atmosphere. Both of the teams forgot on fouls and hard play.

Match HKL-MJM Petrzalka - Heilbronn Hornets 6.6.2004 09:30

For Petrzalka played in the last game at the tournament only nine players, what markedly affected the match. Heilbronn played with the opponent an equal part. Even though the home team had more goal chances, the first goal scored Hornets.

Team Slovakia, Worldhchampions U18 category

Order in Worldchampionship U18 category.

Same rivals, same results but winner different than final U16.

Second final of the game day was very interesting too. In the game, whitch it was top match in the championship team Slovakia scored goal in overtime – 21 second before to the penalty shots.

Match ASKO Villach - HSC Eagles 6.6.2004 08:00

The eleventh place match was played in a friendly atmosphere. V zápase o 11. miesto sa hralo v priateľskej atmosfére. The play wasn´t hard, both of the teams enjoyed the game.

Team Canada, Worldchampions U16 category

Order in Worldchampionship U16 category.

Wonderful match with tearful hero by name Denis Godla.

Final game U16 offered all from streetball hockey, great save goalkeepers, perfect offensive and defensive actions and unhappy moment in overtime.

Czech team U18 defeated coeval team Switzerland.

In category U18 Czech´s player simulated their younger team mate and they had got bronze medal too.

Czech team shot down team Germany and has got bronze medal.

Last score 17:0 for team Czech republic, whitch absolutly domination on the game area.

Match Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove - SKB Izoglobal Martin 5.6.2004 20:00

In the fight of two strong teams had better beginning the team from Martin. In 5th minute fired Michnac and punished the penalty of Kamaryt.

Match Reebok Hockey Ruzinov - LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava 5.6.2004 18:30

In the first semifinal was going about the match between two teams from Bratislava. In the first minutes we haven´t seen a lot of Streethockey beauty.

Match Pelikassit - HBC Pento Most 5.6.2004 16:45

In the second game of the defeated teams was the favourite in the shape of the players from Most. In the confrontation of the Finnish and Czech Streethockey was played fast game. In the first minute was the goal at the Svancar´s stick.

Match HbK Intevo Karvina - Perapohjolan Poropojat 5.6.2004 15:30

In the „group“ of 5. – 8th place were confronted the teams from Czech republic and Finland. The beginning of the match was played mostly in the middle field, by the players was bad kombination and were tired from the last games.

Match HSC Eagles - Heilbronn Hornets 5.6.2004 14:15

In the confrontation of Austrian and German Ballhockey fell eleven goals together. The bigger motivation had the team of Heilbronn, which came into the leading of two goals. Schumnig decreased the score at one goal, but the German team proved to go into the five goals leading.

Match ASKO Villach - HKL-MJM Petrzalka 5.6.2004 13:00

The game entered better the team of Petrzalka, in the first seconds was clear, that the game will in overhead of the Slovak team. Petrzalka entered the game with the pressure and the opponent was in the attack sporadically.

Match LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava - Perapohjolan Poropojat 5.6.2004 11:45

Bratislava was dictated the tempo of the game from beginning. Also during the four minutes long weakening it was about the game of Doprastav. In 5th minute played Giba with high stick. After the foul had doctor work with Pietsala´s blow under eye.

Match SKB Izoglobal Martin - Pelikassit 5.6.2004 10:30

After the yesterday´s loss against the Martin, the Pelikassit players would like to make a new resume in front of the fans. But today in a different position - they fought for the semifinal.

Plan finals game day, Saturday June 5

Plan finals game day Worldchampionship 2010, satuday June 5.

Match Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove - HBC Pento Most 5.6.2004 09:15

The fight between two Czech´s teams promised excellent Streethockey. The quality of Hradec Kralove was increasing after the approach of the best World Championship player Petr Novak.

Match HbK Intevo Karvina - Reebok Hockey Ruzinov 5.6.2004 08:00

The game was from the first minutes very well. Karvina was more active in the first half and in the second minute opened the score Rosulek.

Match Reebok Hockey Ruzinov - ASKO Villach 4.6.2004 20:15

From the first bully it was the one team play. The home team began with all power and the Austrian team was in the role of figurant. Polak, Krizan and Rimsky in weakening, Danko and Zelenak during the power-plays. It is only the cramped list of the players, they could opened the score.

Match HBC Pento Most - HSC Eagles 4.6.2004 19:00

The role of favourite team claimed the players of Most in the beginning of the match. Thanks to Loskot after 49 seconds was the score opened in the net of Claudio Mette.

Match Pelikassit - Heilbronn Hornets 4.6.2004 17:45

Pelikassit was the favourite before the game and the first goal was not long waiting till to fell into a net. In the 4th minute got the assistance in front of the net Mielonen, which scored for the first time in the game and overcame good playing Durr. The next goals added Maenalanen and Nurmikola.

Finals and games on the third place in Most on the WC U16 and U18 Live in the PC

Dear Ball Hockey friends, you can watch today 5.6.2010 the Finals and games on the third place in Most on the WC U16 and U18 Live in the PC on the internet address: http://www.strizna.cz/

Match HKL-MJM Petrzalka - Perapohjolan Poropojat 4.6.2004 16:30

In the first minutes of the game had the players of Petrzalka three power plays, but they stayed without the goals. The first goal came in the 8th minute when from the right side fired Robert Kassa and opened the score.

Match SKB Izoglobal Martin - Pelikassit 4.6.2004 14:15

The team from Finland began with a great power. In the 2nd minute was Jurosek tested by Vuorenmaa. The goalkeeper covered the slug, but the next shot from Nurmikola finished under the top shaft – 0:1.

Match ASKO Villach - HbK Intevo Karvina 4.6.2004 13:00

Intevo Karvina was in the role of favourite and with the pressing game gained the field and in all aspects was the team during the game better.

Match Reebok Hockey Ruzinov - Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove 4.6.2004 11:45

The match between Ruzinov and Hradec Kralove brought high quality game. The first half was played in high tempo. More from the game has the team of Hradec Kralove.

Match Heilbronn Hornets - HBC Pento Most 4.6.2004 10:30

The players of Most walked into the game better as his rival and in second minute utilized the fast counterattack Radek Hulin.

Match LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava - Perapohjolan Poropojat 4.6.2004 09:15

Doprastav needed to save the first place in the group and the team from Finland should not to be a serious barrier. Favourite from Bratislava scored during his own weakening and good pressure was crowned at the end of the first half with the second goal.

Match HSC Eagles - HKL-MJM Petrzalka 4.6.2004 08:00

The second day on the tournament was opened by the teams without points. Both of the teams were fighting for the third place before the qualification.