Ball Hockey

[aasiolio]

Hi to all!

Chiang Mai Highlanders plays ball hockey every Monday near Canal road. Want to play too? More information join our facebook group "Chiang Mai Highlanders Ballhockey", ask here or PM me.

[sticklee]

What's the level of play? Fit and fast or just a casual fun pace? I havn't played (ice) hockey for a few years and sure couldn't keep up with a spirited game.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Are we talking the American (ice) hockey derivative, or European Field Hockey?

[onthedarkside]

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[eyecatcher]

Are we talking the American (ice) hockey derivative, or European Field Hockey?

I think there's a clue in the title......"ball" as opposed to "puck" which is used on ice.

but somehow you both seemed to have missed it?????

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Are we talking the American (ice) hockey derivative, or European Field Hockey?

I think there's a clue in the title......"ball" as opposed to "puck" which is used on ice.

but somehow you both seemed to have missed it?????

No, read again. Both the ice-hockey inspired American 'ball hockey' as well as regular hockey (sometimes referred to as field hockey in the US) use a ball. I never played the former, but totally boss the latter.

[sticklee]

Are we talking the American (ice) hockey derivative, or European Field Hockey?

I think there's a clue in the title......"ball" as opposed to "puck" which is used on ice.

but somehow you both seemed to have missed it?????

The word "ice" is in parentheses for a reason. But you seem to have missed it. I'm so tired of seeing your posts that have nothing to offer other than criticism.

[aasiolio]

It is similar to ice hockey and not field hockey.

The level of the game is quite good but we welcome players from all the skill levels. If you have played ice hockey before I bet that you would fit right in.

[eyecatcher]

Are we talking the American (ice) hockey derivative, or European Field Hockey?

I think there's a clue in the title......"ball" as opposed to "puck" which is used on ice.

but somehow you both seemed to have missed it?????

No, read again. Both the ice-hockey inspired American 'ball hockey' as well as regular hockey (sometimes referred to as field hockey in the US) use a ball. I never played the former, but totally boss the latter.

please forgive my ignorance then..... .... one day I will explain that football is not "soccer"

[eyecatcher]

Are we talking the American (ice) hockey derivative, or European Field Hockey?

I think there's a clue in the title......"ball" as opposed to "puck" which is used on ice.

but somehow you both seemed to have missed it?????

The word "ice" is in parentheses for a reason. But you seem to have missed it. I'm so tired of seeing your posts that have nothing to offer other than criticism.

words fail me right now for a suitable comeback line...probably because I haven't been anywhere.

but sorry you are tired, but I dont recall a post where I criticise. i suggest you look up the definition of critisism and sarcasm, there's a gulf of difference.

as i stated above, I apologised for my ignorance in US games, just hope it doesnt come up in a quiz though-

[daoyai]

Wonder if I am the only one that thought maybe Ball Hockey was a vaiation of Pocket pool. Now I know a little more, it is derived from ice hockey but played on a hard floor? Do you play in your sox and slide?

[mic6ard]

What I would like to know is: how can a ball that spent 90% of the game going from hand to hand can be call a "football"???

[aasiolio]

Wonder if I am the only one that thought maybe Ball Hockey was a vaiation of Pocket pool. Now I know a little more, it is derived from ice hockey but played on a hard floor? Do you play in your sox and slide?

We play on a futsal court. Sneakers on. Here is the wiki definition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_hockey

[sticklee]

What are you using for sticks? Any other suggested equipment, like gloves? I'm Canada until Jan. and can be prepared. Where are you playing, indoors/outdoors? In the (no) mercy of sweltering heat or a someplace with lovely climate control? I'll have to whip my legs into some kind of shape before I could consider it 'tho.

[aasiolio]

What are you using for sticks? Any other suggested equipment, like gloves? I'm Canada until Jan. and can be prepared. Where are you playing, indoors/outdoors? In the (no) mercy of sweltering heat or a someplace with lovely climate control? I'll have to whip my legs into some kind of shape before I could consider it 'tho.

We use normal hockey sticks. I think there is only one guy who uses gloves so it is your choice. We play outdoors but start at 7.30 so it is not that hot anymore, rain naturally makes things bit harder sometimes...

[aasiolio]

Nice amount of players showed up to last nights game. I think we had 17 players and that is quite good. Still room for new guys though!

[limegreenpatato]

Are we talking the American (ice) hockey derivative, or European Field Hockey?

It's Canadian ice hockey if you want to get technical about it. and field hockey is for girls....why people ever put the two in the same sentence is beyond me.

[aasiolio]

The game is on again tomorrow. If you want to play we start at 7.30pm. All you need is shoes to run with. We play near canal road next to the sibsong Panna Kantoke dinner place.

[demonietto]

Could you post a map link? Still learning my way around town. What is your schedule with the 'holidays?'

[OutofTown]

Could you post a map link? Still learning my way around town. What is your schedule with the 'holidays?'

There's a link to a map on the UN Irish Pub website here as they are sponsoring the CM Highlanders team now.

[rene123]

Ball hockey? Is that the game the punters on Loi Kroh road play?

[canuckamuck]

I wish you guys had been around when I still lived in CM

[aasiolio]

Could you post a map link? Still learning my way around town. What is your schedule with the 'holidays?'

Hi Demonietto.

http://goo.gl/maps/IXeCU

We are going to play again on coming Monday.

[aasiolio]

We are organizing a small ball hockey tournament on February.

First Annual Highlands Cup Ballhockey tournament

February 1 at 7:00pm until February 2 at 10:00pm

Schedule of Events:

Friday: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Scrimmage

Friday: 10pm - 1am Meet and Greet / Tournament schedule / Draft at The U.N Irish Pub

Saturday: 10:00am - 8:00 pm Tournament

Saturday: 9pm - till you've had enough: Closing ceremonies starting at the UN Irish Pub and going where the night takes us

More details to come

[demonietto]

Is there a game on for tonight? Anyone heading over there from the Tae Pae gate or UN Pub area, with room for one or two more? I only have a bicycle and have not been over to that part of town yet, but would love to play! Tournament sounds awesome!