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The biggest challenge for us is now we can get them to the facility, now once they’re here and they see a game, let’s get them to the next step: Let’s put a stick in a kid’s hands and skates on their feet, get them to a [Panthers] game and maybe that will help grow the game at those younger populations where they wouldn’t normally have the chance to.”. Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, who is Mexican-American and was raised in Arizona, is the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 20 video game and had the top-selling jersey on the Fanatics network of ecommerce sites, including Shop.NHL.com, NHLShop.ca and Fanatics.com, during the 2017-18 season. In addition to live matches, Watch.Hockey also allows access to news, statistics, replays of matches and monitoring of live results. You’ll work alongside local professionals and Projects Abroad staff, as well as fellow volunteers. A self-professed “hockey fanatic” of Colombian heritage, Otero operates Amerigol with the mission of growing hockey’s presence throughout Latin America by organizing tournaments and showcases. Maroon, who played for the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues last season, is a hero because he grew up playing inline and was a member of the 2010 U.S. men's national inline hockey team. It’s a definite fit with the Latin community.”. While Brazil and the other teams plan to compete for a division championship, they have a friendly bond. "That's to bring attention to all the country and the world to say hockey is really spreading.". “I like the flavor and what they’re trying to do,” Lester Griffin, general manager of a Jamaican team comprised mostly of players of Jamaican heritage who live in Canada, said of the tournament. #HOCKEYxESPN // #LEONASxESPN // #LEONESxESPN. “But we have been able to show the potential hockey players have in Colombia, the results that we have been obtaining, to show that Colombia is champion of Latin America.”. Alex Meruelo, a Cuban-American businessman, took over as majority owner of the Arizona Coyotes in July, becoming the first and only Hispanic owner in the NHL. Toronto Maple Leafs center, Fierro said the most popular NHL players in his country are Pittsburgh Penguins center. All Rights Reserved. Fierro said the most popular NHL players in his country are Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon. Growth and promotion are also the goals of the teams participating in the tournament. They noticed how last year's tournament packed the IceDen largely with Hispanic spectators who brought vuvuzelas and a World Cup soccer enthusiasm to root for their country's team. Teaching sports abroad is ideal for volunteers who want to share their energy and enthusiasm for being active with disadvantaged communities. Cameron Horb is the Sr. Director - Strategic Products for Blackhawk Network in Canada and Latin America. For South Florida native Juan Carlos Otero, the burgeoning hockey scene in Latin America is what inspired him to found Amerigol Miami International Hockey Association. Hispanics are making significant inroads in the NHL, on and off the ice. It's a definite fit with the Latin community.". “That’s to bring attention to all the country and the world to say hockey is really spreading.”. He also was part of the 1996 U.S. team that would upset Canada in the World Cup and the 2002 silver-medal winning team. Otero's vision will be on display this weekend at the second annual Amerigol LATAM Cup, a three-day tournament that begins Friday and ends Sunday at the Panthers practice facility in Coral Springs. I like to think that hockey, although it may sound crazy, is a healthy thing to do for love.”. They arrived in Florida days ahead of the tournament to hold a few practices on ice to acclimate themselves from wheels to steel blades. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Growing up in Canada I was a huge hockey fan, but it wasn't until the 1972 summit series and the 1976 Canada Cup that I became a big fan of international hockey. The lack of ice in Brazil hasn't stopped 36 players and two teams from making their way to Florida for the tournament. Guerin, who is of Nicaraguan descent, played for eight different teams and played in four National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Games. All-Star Classic History. Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, who is Mexican-American and was raised in Arizona, is the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 20 video game and had the top-selling jersey on the Fanatics network of ecommerce sites, including Shop.NHL.com, NHLShop.ca and Fanatics.com, during the 2017-18 season. The ultimate goal for an inline player is to be an ice hockey player and be famous.”. Your reference for ice hockey in Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Brazil Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue à LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Добро пожаловать на NHL.com, официальный сайт Национальной хоккейной лиги, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Välkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vítejte na NHL.com, oficiálních stránkách National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficiálnych stránkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. They ‘re expecting an even livelier crowd this weekend. AHL All-Star Classic. They noticed how last year’s tournament packed the IceDen largely with Hispanic spectators who brought vuvuzelas and a World Cup soccer enthusiasm to root for their country’s team. 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This year’s tournament, which includes a four-team women’s bracket, an Under-16 division and two men’s divisions, is a great way to showcase Latin American hockey talent and promote the sport in a state that has a population 23.2 percent Hispanic, Otero said. Yes and no," Fine said. “And this [tournament] was the perfect avenue for us to find that Hispanic, Latin population. News Americas News Network is your one stop destination for daily news and features from the Americas - the Caribbean and Latin … ... the structure has caught on in Latin America… “Everything that we try to do with the Panthers, whether it’s ‘Learn to Play’ or getting more kids involved, all the programs that we provide, there’s still this kind of gap to bridge to get more people playing the sport in communities that wouldn’t normally play,” Fine said. In August, the Minnesota Wild hired U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Bill Guerin, who has Nicaraguan roots, as its general manger. Ice hockey Lappeenranta: Kisapuisto: 1972 4,847 Ice hockey Lempäälä: Masku Areena: 1995 900 LeKi: Mikkeli: Kalevankankaan Jäähalli: 1982 4,487 Jukurit: Oulu: Oulun Energia Areena: 1975 6,614 Ice hockey Pori: Porin jäähalli: 1971 6,500 Ice hockey Rovaniemi: Lappi Areena: 2003 5,500 Ice hockey Rauma: Äijänsuo Arena: 1970 5,400 Ice hockey Savonlinna: Talvisalo ice rink: 1979 These are general overviews, and ones that the modern game is perhaps eroding. He’s been a huge impact for roller hockey players who want to play ice and grow in the sport. They're out to prove to their countries and the world that hockey isn't just a North American or European game. They’re out to prove to their countries and the world that hockey isn’t just a North American or European game. What Happened: Hispanics, including mestizos, indigenous and Afro-descended people from the area today known as Mexico, explored North America almost a century before the British first founded Jamestown. "If you want the game to grow, if you want the Latins to follow and the Hispanics to be behind the NHL in 20 years, you got to have more 'Hernandez,' 'Fernandez' and 'Gomez' on the back of jerseys that they can follow," said Otero, who has been general manager of the University of Miami's American Collegiate Hockey Association team since 2014. Mark Cruickshank (roonba.com, Great Britain), Tournament at Panthers practice rink attracts 400 players from nine countries, Hispanics are making significant inroads in the NHL, on and off the ice. Danny Laflamme (Montreal, Canada) I like to think that hockey, although it may sound crazy, is a healthy thing to do for love.". When hockey enthusiast Juan Carlos Otero first approached Florida Panthers IceDen general manager Keith Fine about hosting a Latin American tournament at the rink, he vowed that it would quickly grow into something big. Panthers officials hoping that this year's LATAM Cup will help boost interest in hockey within South Florida's Hispanic community and increase the team's fan base. The style of play is free-flowing, and the focus is on attack. He was the first player to score at least a twenty goals per season with seven different teams. Colombia, last year's LATAM Cup champion, will have four teams and 50 players (about 20 are U.S. residents of Colombian heritage) at this year's tournament despite being a country without an indoor or outdoor rink suitable for hockey. This year's tournament, which includes a four-team women's bracket, an under-16 division and two men's divisions, is a great way to showcase Latin American hockey talent and promote the sport in a state that has a population 23.2 percent Hispanic, Otero said. “If you want the game to grow, if you want the Latins to follow and the Hispanics to be behind the NHL in 20 years, you got to have more ‘Hernandez,’ ‘Fernandez’ and ‘Gomez’ on the back of jerseys that they can follow,” said Otero, who has been general manager of the University of Miami’s American Collegiate Hockey Association team since 2014. Why It Matters: Hispanics aren't foreigners in this country.Latinos, particularly those with Mesoamerican roots, have deeper roots in North America than those with other European … Jamaica, which also doesn’t have an ice rink, is using its first LATAM Cup appearance as another step in the Caribbean Island’s effort to build a national team that can someday compete in the Winter Olympics, like the country’s bobsled team has. "The transition is not that easy," said Daniel Fierro, a Colombian defenseman and a team spokesman. The tournament has grown in its second year. "Everything that we try to do with the Panthers, whether it's 'Learn to Play' or getting more kids involved, all the programs that we provide, there's still this kind of gap to bridge to get more people playing the sport in communities that wouldn't normally play," Fine said. Torres was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, and is probably the most prominent Latino hockey player in the National Hockey League. Caribbean and Latin America Daily News. They arrived in Florida days ahead of the tournament to hold a few practices on ice to acclimate themselves from wheels to steel blades. Last year's inaugural tournament featured five countries and 90 men's players in one division. "Everything that hockey has and is - - the action, the speed, the dedication - - that's part of the DNA of the Latin community. Two-time … Para ice hockey player Karina Villegas has been living in the USA for several years now. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2021. He had the third best-selling jersey last season. Alex Meruelo, a Cuban-American businessman, took over as majority owner of the Arizona Coyotes in July, becoming the first and only Hispanic owner in the NHL. Hispanics are making significant inroads in the NHL, on and off the ice. When hockey enthusiast Juan Carlos Otero first approached Florida Panthers IceDen general manager Keith Fine about hosting a Latin American tournament at the rink, he vowed that it would quickly grow into something big. In comparison, the general view of European play is one of greater discipline and less freedom of expression. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Video Center See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports Increasing access and opportunity for the disabled in Latin America is important because the reality is that, while able-bodied sports have their own diversity issues, para sports are even less racially representative because of class barriers. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? In the '70s, seven different professional leagues closed down operations. The NHL has updated its Privacy Policy effective January 16, 2020. The first official boxing federation was founded in 1912 in Chile. by Welcome to the Mexican and Latin American hockey portal. “Now that he won the Stanley Cup, everyone is happy about that,” Fierro said. On this website you find Video Hi-lites of International Games, Ice hockey News, National Team Records, All Time Results, Scores, Schedule to upcoming games and all International Tournaments from around the world. Gilberto Prioste (Toronto, Canada) It is her post-retirement goal to make para hockey accessible in Venezuela (the country where she was born and raised) and other parts of Latin America. 'The '70s were a tumultuous time for hockey in North America. Last year’s inaugural tournament featured five countries and 90 men’s players in one division. He has also played for the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres and Minnesota Wild. “The transition is not that easy,” said Daniel Fierro, a Colombian defenseman and a team spokesman. ‘Our fans and community are at the center of everything that we do, and now we can bring the sport that unites all of us to them in an innovative way to enable a … The tournament has grown in its second year: 21 men’s and women’s teams competing in four divisions with more than 400 players of varying skill levels from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States and Venezuela. While Brazil and the other teams plan to compete for a division championship, they have a friendly bond. We want to thank some people who have contributed to our website over the years. Pick-up hockey fans are largely locked out of the favourite Canadian pastime because of the COVID-19 pandemic in many parts of the country. Enter Search Term. She got married and became a mum. Maroon, who played for the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues last season, is a hero because he grew up playing inline and was a member of the 2010 U.S. men’s national inline hockey team. Most of the Colombian players are inline hockey payers. “Taking Para ice hockey to the region where I was born and grew up is my biggest dream,” the 43-year-old said. our hockey partners This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Amateur Hockey Association Illinois privacy policy. “Was I surprised? Catch the action in Lima, Peru, of the second day of the Latin American Team Qualification to Tokyo 2020! Google's free service instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages. The most popular sport in Mexico currently is association football followed by boxing. Participating in a partnership with GATORADE in a commercial. Cameron oversees Business Development, Product Strategy, Sales Operations and Brand Management for Blackhawk's Original Content, Open-Loop, Lottery and Telecom business lines. “If you talk to Juan Carlos for two seconds you see how passionate he is and he won’t stop at anything to grow the game, especially in the Latin American and Caribbean community.”. The ultimate goal for an inline player is to be an ice hockey player and be famous.". There are 21 men's, women's and under-16 teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States and Venezuela competing in four divisions, with more than 400 players of varying skill levels. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. “Everything that hockey has and is – – the action, the speed, the dedication – – that’s part of the DNA of the Latin community. “But we have been able to show the potential hockey players have in Colombia, the results that we have been obtaining, to show that Colombia is champion of Latin America.” Fierro said the most popular NHL players in his country are Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby , Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin , and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon . Los seleccionados argentinos de las Leonas y los Leones volverán a actuar como visitantes este miércoles 22 de mayo en la continuidad de la FIH Pro League, que impulsa la Federación Internacional de Hockey. Tickets; VideoCenter “We do crazy things for love. "Amerigol played a huge role in uniting many different teams that undergo the same difficulties and share the love for the sport so we can learn from each other," said Henrique Degani, a spokesman for the Brazilian team. “He goes to international inline hockey tournaments so many kids have a chance to meet him, to get to know him. The two-day Castillo International Ice Hockey Tournament will take place in the region's only ice skating rink, … Latin American teams traditionally play an open style of soccer. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. The biggest challenge for us is now we can get them to the facility, now once they're here and they see a game, let's get them to the next step: Let's put a stick in a kid's hands and skates on their feet, get them to a [Panthers] game and maybe that will help grow the game at those younger populations where they wouldn't normally have the chance to.". However, there are regional variations: for example, baseball is the most popular sport in the northwest and the southeast of the country. Jamaica, which also doesn't have an ice rink, is using its first LATAM Cup appearance as another step in the Caribbean Island's effort to build a national team that can someday compete in the Winter Olympics, like the country's bobsled team has. "But we have been able to show the potential hockey players have in Colombia, the results that we have been obtaining, to show that Colombia is champion of Latin America.". The first recorded boxing bout was held in 1903 in Argentina between Abelardo Robassio and Paddy McCarthy. "I like the flavor and what they're trying to do," Lester Griffin, general manager of a Jamaican team comprised mostly of players of Jamaican heritage who live in Canada, said of the tournament. “Amerigol played a huge role in uniting many different teams that undergo the same difficulties and share the love for the sport so we can learn from each other,” said Henrique Degani, a spokesman for the Brazilian team. Otero’s vision will be on display this weekend at the second annual Amerigol LATAM Cup, a three-day tournament that begins Friday and ends Sunday at the Panthers practice facility in Coral Springs. Tweets by @NTofIceHockey Mirc & Mario Hric (mmdresy.nhladdons.info, Slovakia) "If you talk to Juan Carlos for two seconds you see how passionate he is and he won't stop at anything to grow the game, especially in the Latin American and Caribbean community.". Basketball, American football and bull riding (called "Jaripeo") are also popular. The Western, Eastern, North American, Pacific, Southern and Northeastern Hockey Leagues all closed up shop, as did the World Hockey Association. Sports merchandise revenue in North America 2009-2023 Sports footwear: sales value for imports in France 2010-2016 Distribution of funding deals in fitness industry in China 2017-2018, by type British sailors are credited in introducing boxing to Latin America when their ships visited Argentinian ports on the way to the Straits of Magellan 1⭐⭐This is a verified and trusted source Goto Source . over the years Ice Hockey as grown and is still growing all over the world. In August, the Minnesota Wild hired U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Bill Guerin, who has Nicaraguan roots, as its general manger. 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"And this [tournament] was the perfect avenue for us to find that Hispanic, Latin population. CANADIAN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent a message of support to the organizers of an international ice hockey tournament in Central America. Most of the Colombian players are inline hockey payers. Colombia, last year’s LATAM Cup champion, will have four teams and 50 players (about 20 are U.S. residents of Colombian heritage) at this year’s tournament despite being a country without an indoor or outdoor rink suitable for hockey. "We do crazy things for love. They 're expecting an even livelier crowd this weekend. Growth and promotion are also the goals of the teams participating in the tournament. The lack of ice in Brazil hasn’t stopped 36 players and two teams from making their way to Florida for the tournament. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Uncover what people watch and listen to with Nielsen Global Media’s audience-driven data and insights. The 21st century has seen Latin American teams such as Brazil and … Listing of high school ice hockey teams. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Fierro said the most popular NHL players in his country are Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon. Alexis Arguello, born on April 19, 1952 in Nicaragua, was a pr… Chris Stewart is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). All Rights Reserved. European tactics tend to focus on denying the opposition space in which to move, resulting in a tighter and more cautious approach. But the Venezuelan has never forgotten her roots and has ambitions to develop the sport she plays in Latin America. The tradition of bullfighting remains strong in Mexico. Top Professional Ice Hockey player Latin American born - KRISTIAN AFANASYEV, Co-founder of BRAZIL ICE HOCKEY, and member of number one hockey league in Europe - Liiga, Finland, playing for Jukurit Mikkeli. Four-time NHL All-Star and three-time U.S. Olympic Team member. When hockey enthusiast Juan Carlos Otero first approached Florida Panthers IceDen general manager Keith Fine about hosting a Latin American tournament at the rink, he vowed that it …

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