Warriors retain Kuwait Ice Hockey League title

Arab Times

19-05-2025

KUWAIT CITY, May 19, (KUNA): The Kuwaiti Men's Ice Hockey League for the 2024–2025 season concluded on Sunday with the Warriors team securing their second consecutive title. The tournament, organized by the Kuwait Winter Games Club, spanned nine months and featured 20 competitive rounds, all held at the club's indoor arena in Bayan.
In a thrilling final match, the Warriors defeated their rivals Stars, with a score of 10–6. The Stars finished as runners-up, while Camelz clinched third place. Five local teams participated in the tournament.
The final match was intense and action-packed. The Warriors stormed into the lead, ending the first half 6–1. However, the Stars came back strong in the second half, scoring four consecutive goals and narrowing the deficit to just one. In the third half, the Warriors regained control and added four more goals to seal their championship victory.
Following the conclusion of the tournament, Club Secretary Mishaal Fulaitah told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that this season saw high levels of competition and showcased many young and promising players, who are expected to play key roles for the national team shortly.
Fulaitah emphasized that the competitive nature of the league has positively impacted the development of Kuwait's national team. The team earned notable results at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China (February 2025) and secured third place at the Level IV Ice Hockey World Championship held in Armenia in April.
He also highlighted the club's commitment under Chairman Fahid Al-Ajmi to supporting all five sports under its supervision: ice hockey, curling, figure skating, and speed skating. Fulaitah congratulated the top three teams for their performances this season.
Speaking after the win, Warriors and national team captain Jassem Al-Awadhi praised the tournament's high level of competitiveness and noted the participation of several professional players. He credited the team's success to the dedication of the players and the technical and administrative staff. Al-Awadhi expressed pride in retaining the league title and acknowledged the Winter Games Club's board for its continuous support in developing the sport and helping Kuwaiti teams excel internationally.
The closing ceremony, attended by club treasurer Ahmed Al-Omran and other members, featured the honoring of the top three teams as well as individual awards for the best striker, defender, goalkeeper, and overall top scorer.
In addition, the Winter Games Club honored 34 members who completed the referees' qualification training course for the current season—an important step in boosting officiating standards in the sport.