Hong Kong Team travel to Chang Chun China from Jan 4 to 13 to attend the 12th National Winter Games. Hong Kong was assigned to the group A with the previous Champion Harbin and the 4th place at the 11th National Winter Games Harbin Qianwei (前衛). Hong Kong lost in both matches and will play Chifeng (赤峰市) and Macau. At the 11th National Winter Games, Hong Kong and Macau were the 8th and 9th place finish. At the 12th National Winter Games Hong Kong performs better then expected among the Amatures team, beating Chifeng and Macau finishing 7th place in China.
Team Hong Kong has never lost to Macau in the big events, but Team Macau always threats to score. Macau goal keeper is very experienced, and Team Macau has always be a good defensive team. For Hong Kong to beat them will need a lot of work. Hong Kong did not start the game well, there were nearly no shots until a face off chance at Macau’s defensive zone. Justin Lam of Hong Kong had a one timer but was blocked by the Macau’s goal tender. Leo Kan picked up the rebound and scored the first goal of the game.
Hong Kong finished the games with 5 more goals scored by the 1st line, consist of Alvin Sham, Terry Choi, Jasper Tang, Bernard Fung, and Nathan Chu. Terry Choi scored his first hat-trick in the tournament.
After the game, team manager Mr. Mike Kan expressed that Team Hong Kong’s record is 2 win 2 lost, best ever in the National Winter Games and best ever finish, finishing the 7th place. The kids line did very well, and hopefully their experience will carry them to perform better at the U18 tournament.
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