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| In late 2000, the NIHL began as a four team league, with 45 players. The league was the brainchild of Greg Blakney, a long-time resident in Asia and Singapore. It featured a mix of nationalities, with Singaporeans accounting for one-third of all players. From this modest start, the NIHL grew rapidly to add more teams and more players under the guidance of many volunteers. Now in its’ sixth season (2007-08), the league boasts more than 170 hockey players, 12 teams, and three nights of ice hockey per week. The NIHL is run by the Amateur Ice Hockey Association (Singapore). The AIHA is a non-profit organization run by volunteers that seeks to develop ice hockey in Singapore through its’ administration and support of the NIHL and other related endeavours. The AIHA has numerous activities for new and experienced ice hockey players in Singapore, including the running of player development and referee programs. The AIHA has also sponsored teams of local Singaporeans to compete in regional tournaments regularly in the past. The ultimate goal of the AIHA is to see hockey become a recognized sport by the Singapore Sports Council. Under the administration of the AIHA, the NIHL has not only seen a growth in players and teams, it has received great support from the Singaporean business community. Brewerkz, Continental Tires, The Fez Bar, M1, Linear Technology, San Miguel and Subway help promote ice hockey in Singapore through their sponsorship of both league and tournament hockey. The annual Singapore Invitational Ice Hockey tournament is also run by the AIHA. Now in its’ fifth year, it features the best of hockey in South East Asia. It successfully draws teams from around Asia, and even Europe, to compete in one of two divisions. In the International division, the Bangkok Flying Farangs team have been the most successful entrant, winning the Cup in two separate years. The Asian Division has teams from Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and, of course, our homegrown Singapore Blizzards competing against each other. Asian Division teams comprise players who are nationals in their home country. The NIHL runs from September to April of each year, with a summer
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