The much anticipated amateur hockey league, MAHLEN, has had a difficult go at getting started. Of the chapters that have signed on, only 2 colonies, Marineris and Wendland, have been able to form teams, secure the facilities and actually play the game.
Read MorePrecision Pole Vaulting among other new sports revealed at the first Track & Field Conference hosted in Amrita fuel excitement for a Martian Olympics
Read MoreIn an unexpected turn of events, Hockey has found a new kind of home on Mars.
Enter the Martian Amateur Hockey League Enthusiast Network, or MAHLEN as they call themselves.
Read MoreBeyond the drama prior to the championship series, ISMO has been tight lipped regarding next steps, only announcing the training program and exhibition to be a 'success'. With all of the test players now released from their temporary contracts, it is unclear what, if anything, will come of the skills they have developed over the last several months. And without any follow-up plans for the 75 test players, what does ISMO have to build on?
Read MoreVicky Li once again scored the deciding goal to wrap up the final game of ISMO’s exhibition hockey with a definitive win for the Moles!
Read MoreIn another edge-of-your-seat game, the Wildcards and Moles proved they were worthy adversaries. Playing to a full house with over 1,200 spectators, it was do or die for the Wildcards as the Moles were hunting for the series sweep after yesterday’s shutout victory in overtime.
Read MoreIt’s been hours since Vicky Li of the Moles smashed the puck into the right-corner of the net to win the game 1-0 for the Moles. But Europa is still abuzz with triumphant Moles’ fans and dejected supporters of the Wildcards.
Read MoreISMO officials have released a statement early today recanting their original decision not to run a finale game to tie-up this round of exhibition hockey.
Read MoreEarlier this week, team captains, Janice Campbell and Samuel Marquez, failed in their attempt to petition ISMO for a special winner-takes-all match between their respective teams, the Moles and Wildcards.
Read MoreThe Moles disposed of Khimik 3 – 0 led by Kara Okeke’s 2 assists and a goal and another Sam Bailey shutout.
For Bailey, it was another brilliant day, as he made 14 saves to record his third shutout in six exhibition games in the second round.
Read MoreTonight the Cosmonauts faced-off against the Wildcards. The two teams were tied in the standings with 3 wins and 2 losses each as of Taurus 22.
Read MoreThe Cosmonauts iced the game in the first minute and a half of the third period with their third goal of the game. Katy Fedin delivered a back handed pass from behind the net to Stephen Meyer who slapped a shot past Hansen with the crowd responding with a thunderous ovation.
Read MoreThe last time the Wildcards and Moles met at Wendland, the Wildcards 2-1 were defeated by a hair with an overtime goal. Today they returned the favour, besting the Moles in overtime as they battled in Marineris.
Read MoreIn front of a raucous home crowd, the Wildcards escaped with a last minute 1 - 0 over Khimik at Wendland rink. And with the win, the Wildcards move to 2 and 2 for the season while Khimik moves to the bottom of the second exhibition round with a 1 – 3 record.
Read MoreMiller was conspicuously absent from the team benches today despite being cleared to play. While inconclusive, rumours have emerged that the 34-year-old Korolevian has returned to his home-settlement with little warning or explanation.
Read MorePlaying in front of their home crowd at Marineris, the Moles provided a balanced attack that blanked Khimik 2 – 0 and moved the Moles to the top of the standings alongside the Cosmonauts.
Read MoreWendland hosted again this week, as the two team battled for dominance on the ice—and what a battle it was. The Wildcards played aggressively, drawing the outrage of Cosmonaut players and fans alike.
Read MoreThe best two teams in Round 1 faced-off today.
The Moles with 5 wins mostly thanks to the powerhouse that was Fredrick Mattila (with 9 goals), and the strong team chemistry led by the San Olympus female trifecta: Janice Campbell, Kara Okeke, and Vicky Li.
Khimik takes the win in today’s in a 3-1 victory over the Cosmonauts. The two teams battled it out in Europa’s brand new rink in front of a sold-out audience.
Despite a strong offensive push by the Cosmonauts throughout the game, they were only able to get one shot past Khimik goalie, Veronica Danilenko.
Read MoreToday’s game pitted the Cosmonauts against the Moles, who were playing a game at their new home rink in Marineris. The final score was Cosmonauts 2 and Moles 1.
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