Wait is over! New Rink in Greece to be built!!

Aldair · 27-02-2007, 23:43

Finallythey got it.

A new rink will be built!!

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After 4 years from the day the last ice rink closed and almost 3 after the end of the Athens Olympics, the dream has finally come true. Everyone fighting to keep the sport alive can finally smile knowing that new opportunities and a bright future awaits the sport of Ice Hockey in Greece.
The construction of the new Olympic-sized rink started officially today.

February 21st, 2007 is the day!!!

http://www.icehockey.gr/indexen.htm

Jose Luis ARG · 28-02-2007, 00:39

Excellent!
I dream of the day we could tell a similar story in Ushuaia, Argentina.

Steigs · 28-02-2007, 00:55

All I can say, is IT'S ABOUT FUCKING TIME!
I await the return of Greece to the WC

Cady · 28-02-2007, 01:49

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Originally Posted by Steigs

All I can say, is IT'S ABOUT FUCKING TIME!
I await the return of Greece to the WC

Oh and friendly matches between Turkey vs Greece :023: :002: .. Best of luck to our neighbours:)

I hope Argentina gets the same dream:023:

-Helix- · 28-02-2007, 06:32

This is great news. I believe Greek hockey will be stable and competitive in a very short time thanks to the dedicated hockey community there who have stuck through these bad times.

Congratulations and Good Luck, Hellas!

Davide · 28-02-2007, 18:40

Great news!!!!!

Now it needs shortly a regular activity!!!

Greek friends, keep us informed!!

But where new stadium will be built? Athens or Saloniki?

Billo · 01-03-2007, 00:57

Athens...as always. Don't get overexcited though. People make the difference in hockey, not an ice rink... :crossing fingers:

Steigs · 01-03-2007, 00:59

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Originally Posted by Billo

Athens...as always. Don't get overexcited though. People make the difference in hockey, not an ice rink... :crossing fingers:

Having a rink at least gives people a chance to make the difference.

Cady · 01-03-2007, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Steigs

Having a rink at least gives people a chance to make the difference.

Anyways they will have to work at establishing their IH first ... I do not know how stong their IH is??, ... I think Turkish Ice Hockey Federation and the Greek Ice Hockey Federation should organise a friendly match between the two nations.. I for one would go with my good Greek friend....

Trim · 01-03-2007, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cady

Anyways they will have to work at establishing their IH first ... I do not know how stong their IH is??, ... I think Turkish Ice Hockey Federation and the Greek Ice Hockey Federation should organise a friendly match between the two nations.. I for one would go with my good Greek friend....

Greece defeated Iceland 8-6 back in 1999 to finish 8th of 9 in Pool D, but to give some indication of where things lie now, Birgir Orn Sveinsson (1979 born) had a save percentage of 68.42 which by 2006 became a 91.30 for a Division III gold medalist. During this time, two Icelanders have played professionally in Asia League Ice Hockey while the Greeks are going 1400 days without home ice.

Davide · 01-03-2007, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cady

Anyways they will have to work at establishing their IH first ... I do not know how stong their IH is??, ... I think Turkish Ice Hockey Federation and the Greek Ice Hockey Federation should organise a friendly match between the two nations.. I for one would go with my good Greek friend....

And Bulgarian federation too...Lastly a greek team partecipate to an amateur tournament in Bulgaria, so i presume relationships are good...

Cady · 01-03-2007, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Québecois

And Bulgarian federation too...Lastly a greek team partecipate to an amateur tournament in Bulgaria, so i presume relationships are good...

I agree the more the merrier, and geographically speaking it will be easier to organise, why not?? ..... I also hope that things also work out for Algerian Ice Hockey as well...

Jazz · 06-04-2007, 10:57

According to http://www.icehockey.gr/indexen.htm there are elements with Greece actively trying to block the construction of the ice-rink.

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Despite all efforts by the Greek Ice hockey players and the help by the Hellenic Ice Sports Federation to keep the sport alive in Greece, there are still people in this country that are trying to stop the building of the ice rink. We are the only European country, along with Albania, that does not have a rink but that doesn't mean anything to some people.

The article (in Greek): http://www.enet.gr/online/online_text/c=112,id=1478964
I am hoping some of our Greek members will be able to translate the main points of this.

Billo · 06-04-2007, 23:27

well the main point is that the place, where the ice rink is to be built, is marked as "habitation-only" one (that means no big facilities such as an ice rink), however the ministry of environment & public works issued the construction permission neglecting this fact. Thus, the municipality there, along with the citizens, is a bit upset and doesn't want it to be built there. (though they propose some other places)

and now we are at a point "wtf is going on with the minister" and "do we search for alternates or stick to the plan of the same place?"

personal opinion: as i have told, don't believe anything unless you see the construction works actually working :P

Canuckjrgoalie · 22-04-2007, 22:57

im sorry to hear it mate keep us updated!

rowan · 21-09-2007, 08:09

THE GOVERMENT DESIDE TO STOP THE
CONSTUCTION OF OUR NEW ICE RINK TILL THE END OF MAY 2008!I

This is what i receive from Greece!

Greetings,

Rowan

Tobias · 21-09-2007, 10:32

What? Do they ever take a final decision and stay with it? This is ridiculous!

Billo · 22-09-2007, 22:31

where did you get that from?

only yesterday I've heard that the bulldozers are at the construction yard.

rowan · 23-09-2007, 11:02

Hi!

I got this information from people of Avantes.

COuld you help me with the logo/symbol of Mad Kows? Picture ?

DO the Greek clubs play in the Blakan Hockey leagaeu this season? Count the results between the Greek clubs for the national championships?

Greetings.
Rowan

Billo · 24-09-2007, 00:38

Very hard to find since they don't have an website. I'll try though.

Balkan Hockey League? Hm..haven't heard anything about it, so far.
What results? There isn't a national championship either formal games played.

Alessandro Seren Rosso · 11-03-2008, 22:09

Are there any news?

PuckHoarder · 22-04-2008, 22:41

aww i hope they have an ice rink

21-09-2007, 08:09	#16
rowan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 360 Country:	Bad News again! THE GOVERMENT DESIDE TO STOP THE CONSTUCTION OF OUR NEW ICE RINK TILL THE END OF MAY 2008!I This is what i receive from Greece! Greetings, Rowan

23-09-2007, 11:02	#19
rowan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 360 Country:	Icerink Hi! I got this information from people of Avantes. COuld you help me with the logo/symbol of Mad Kows? Picture ? DO the Greek clubs play in the Blakan Hockey leagaeu this season? Count the results between the Greek clubs for the national championships? Greetings. Rowan

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Alessandro Seren Rosso Join Date: May 2006 Location: Turin, Italy Posts: 2,775 Country:	Are there any news? __________________ http://www.russianprospects.com - The best source for Russian prospect information. Visit my blog about the new MHL - http://russianjuniorleague.blogspot.com/

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28-02-2007, 00:39	#2
Jose Luis ARG Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ushuaia, Argentina Posts: 145 Country:	Excellent! I dream of the day we could tell a similar story in Ushuaia, Argentina.

28-02-2007, 00:55	#3
Steigs Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 5,609 Country:	All I can say, is IT'S ABOUT FUCKING TIME! I await the return of Greece to the WC

28-02-2007, 06:32	#5
-Helix- Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 253 Country:	This is great news. I believe Greek hockey will be stable and competitive in a very short time thanks to the dedicated hockey community there who have stuck through these bad times. Congratulations and Good Luck, Hellas!

28-02-2007, 18:40	#6
Davide Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manaus, Brazil Posts: 12,442 Country:	Great news!!!!! Now it needs shortly a regular activity!!! Greek friends, keep us informed!! But where new stadium will be built? Athens or Saloniki?

01-03-2007, 00:57	#7
Billo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greece Posts: 65 Country:	Athens...as always. Don't get overexcited though. People make the difference in hockey, not an ice rink... :crossing fingers:

06-04-2007, 23:27	#14
Billo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greece Posts: 65 Country:	well the main point is that the place, where the ice rink is to be built, is marked as "habitation-only" one (that means no big facilities such as an ice rink), however the ministry of environment & public works issued the construction permission neglecting this fact. Thus, the municipality there, along with the citizens, is a bit upset and doesn't want it to be built there. (though they propose some other places) and now we are at a point "wtf is going on with the minister" and "do we search for alternates or stick to the plan of the same place?" personal opinion: as i have told, don't believe anything unless you see the construction works actually working :P

22-04-2007, 22:57	#15
Canuckjrgoalie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto (or Philadelphia during season) Posts: 132 Country:	im sorry to hear it mate keep us updated!

21-09-2007, 10:32	#17
Tobias Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Aalborg, Denmark Posts: 2,383 Country:	What? Do they ever take a final decision and stay with it? This is ridiculous!

22-09-2007, 22:31	#18
Billo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greece Posts: 65 Country:	where did you get that from? only yesterday I've heard that the bulldozers are at the construction yard.

24-09-2007, 00:38	#20
Billo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greece Posts: 65 Country:	Very hard to find since they don't have an website. I'll try though. Balkan Hockey League? Hm..haven't heard anything about it, so far. What results? There isn't a national championship either formal games played.

22-04-2008, 22:41	#22
PuckHoarder IHF Prospect Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: right HERE Posts: 6 Country:	aww i hope they have an ice rink

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