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TEAM CANADA JRS vs TEAM PAKISTAN
 

      

 

 

TOOK PLACE ON SUNDAY MAY 27th, 2012
AL PALLADINI COMMUNITY CENTRE - VAUGHAN

 

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B-POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Sat June 25th

PAKISTAN CAPTURES B-POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
IN OVERTIME
Defeat France 6-5 in thriller with hero Ijaz Chaudhry scoring the gamewinner and Usama Mahmood getting the hattrick.

 
 

 

It was redemption time for Pakistan. To redeem themselves for 2009 and for the first game against France. The team did not disappoint. In a topsy turvy game often dictated by the referees, Ijaz Chaudhry put his patented slap shot in the top glove side at 40 seconds of overtime on a power play to win it for his team. A roar went through the arena as hundreds of locals supported Pakistan in this match. The 41 year old General laid it all on the line and rallied his troops, leading by example while playing on a sore ankle. He deservedly received the award for MVP of the Pool B division to. He was supported by Raza Zaidi, who made more than a few spectacular saves and was given the best goaltender of the tournament award. Leading scorer Bilal Buttar made the tournament all star team as best centre. Bilal opened the scoring but France tied it on a power play in the first. In the second Usama Mahmood scored on a shorthanded breakway and than scored soon after on a power play after a clutch cross crease set up by Mudassar Hussain.  France brought it close with a powerplay goal of their own. Usama then scores on a beautiful individual effort to make it 4-2 and France once again closed the gap on a shorthanded effort. Pakistan responded on the next power play with Osman Buttar scoring from the point. Than the drama began! With Pakistan shorthanded, France pulled their goalie and scored twice in the last 2 minutes to pull even. Pakistan were reeling but were aided by a high sticking penalty to France on which Bilal Buttar was high sticked and received 3 stitches to the face. In the intermission between the 3rd period and overtime GM Naveed Mohammad was able to calm and rally the troops to focus on the first 3 minutes of OT with the teams productive power play. Ijaz Chaudhry, took it from their and fittingly did what he has done for years....he led from the front...and it was game over France. Game MVP: Usama Mahmood Tourney MVP: Ijaz Chaudhry Tourney all star forward: Bilal Buttar Goaltender of Tourney: Raza Zaidi Pakistan plays Switzerland tomorrow for a chance to advance to Pool A in 2013 when the tournaments in Canada. The team has a few key injuries, can they ride this wave one more day? We'll know at 12pm (6am EST) on Sunday!

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SEMI FINAL: Fri June 24 @ In Progress

PAKISTAN defeats BERMUDA: 3-2


Osman Buttar (front) celebrates one of his 2 goals - the gamewinner - against Bermuda.
 

In a game that saw Pakistan get stronger as the game went on, Pakistan pulled out a come from behind win 3-2.

With Pakistan outplaying Bermuda through the first 2 periods, Bermuda somehow held onto a 1-0 lead. In the second intermission coach Ali Wadee and GM Naveed Mohammad urged the players not to change the game plan. Patience and determination finally paid off with 3 quick goals to vault Pakistan to a 3-1 lead. 2 questionable calls from the referees in the last 3 mins brought the game close. In the last 30 seconds some heartstopping moments resulted in a 3-2 final. Ijaz Chaudhry (pictured) scored followed by 2 goals by Osman Buttar made the difference. Baba Khan gave the Bermudans fits all game. Pakistan plays the winner of Great Britain and France on Saturday at 4pm (10 am EST).

 

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PRELIMINARY GAME 3: Thurs June 23rd

FRANCE defeats PAKISTAN: 8-5


Sajjid Ayubi and goalie Raza Zaidi brace for a point shot in the game against France.
 

 

Pakistan fell asleep at the wheel in the first period trailing by 4 goals put up by the French team made up mostly of Slovakian expats.  The big guns showed up and scored often with Osman Buttar getting 2 goals and 2 assists but the defense did not support the offense.  Pakistan did turn up the offense to make it close but a porous defense and a tired looking Raza Zaidi were not able to support the come back bid.

This is a concern as Pakistan arrived here with no backup due to the last minute withdrawal of Ibad Khan. The team firmly believes Zaidi will bounce back with a solid effort.

Pakistan plays for keeps tomorrow in the semi final match up against Bermuda.  In previous meetings Pakistan has one loss (2007) and one tie (2009) against the island nation.  The team does get a bit of a rest with 30 hours between games.

 

 

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PRELIMINARY GAME 2: Wed June 22nd

PAKISTAN defeats HONG KONG: 2-1
 

 

In a game that turned out to be more difficult than expected, Pakistan held on in the end for a key 2-1 win.  The win basically assures a semi-final spot with only the seedings in the division to be determined by the Pakistan vs France game to be played tomorrow.

In a game where Pakistan dominated play, but were unable to finish off their chances, Malton's Mudassar "Muddy" Hussain was once again opportunistic with 1 goal and an assist.  Reliable checker Camran Baig tallied the winner with Junaid Mohammad and Captain Ijaz Chaudhry contributing points for the second consecutive game.

Pakistan ran into penalty trouble in the third.  After killing off a Sajjid Ayubi interference penalty at the beginning of the third, Pak was forced back into a defensive posture by a high sticking penalty again by Sajjid.  Hong kong scored here to bring the match to a tense climax and breaking Raza Zaidi's shutout streak at 5 periods.  The Ayubi brothers of Sajjid and Tariq took a total of 4 penalties in an effort to break a record held most likely by the Mohammad brothers (or maybe just the elder Naveed).

In the end the captain stated "our big guns were silent once again, but a win is a win and this is a big one, we will hopefully carry forward the lessons learned to the next game against France.

 

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS HERE

 

 

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PRELIMINARY GAME 1: Sun June 19th

PAKISTAN defeats SPAIN: 7-0
 

 

Pakistan launched the tourney the team is calling "Redemption for Prague" by winning their opening match against Spain 7 - 0 to open the 2011 World Ball Hockey Championships. Shaukat "Baba" Khan opened the scoring with the game winning goal.

 

The selection of Baba, the team's youngest player at sixteen years of age, paid off for the team as he was selected as the Player of the Game due to his perfromance.

 

Usama Mahmood (2 goals) and Bilal Buttar (1 goal) each got 4 points. Junaid Mohammad chipped in with a power play goal with a trade mark one-timer off the right side but he also received a 10 min major for hitting from behind. Raza Zaidi played a strong game in net with limited chances being thrown his way.

The team now has 2 days off before resuming the tourney against Hong Kong on Wednesday.

 

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFICIALLY OPENS

 

Members of Team Pakistan taking part in the opening ceremonies

 

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Monday May 16th, 2011

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TOURNAMENT GROUPS ESTABLISHED

March 14th, 2011
 

 

A POOL					B POOL
GROUP A		GROUP B			GROUP A		GROUP B
Czech Rep.		Slovakia			Bermuda		Hongkong
Canada		USA			Great Britain		Pakistan
Portugal		Austria			Cayman Islands		France
Germany		Greece			Ukraine		Poland
Finland		Switzerland			Hungary		Spain

 

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BRATISLAVA 'HOTEL ARCADIA' BOOKED

March 13th, 2011

 

Team Pakistan will be accommodated in style in the Arcadia Hotel. It is the first 5-star hotel in Bratislava and the one and only member of the prestigious group: The Leading Hotels of the World in Slovakia.

 

The 34-room boutique hotel is located in the middle of Old Town Bratislava, close to the city’s main attractions like the Opera House, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Bratislava Castle and Hviezdoslav Square.

 

Arcadia Hotel is housed in a beautiful 13th-century listed building which has been carefully renovated to maintain its well-preserved historic substance. The foyer is a definite eye-catcher, with arched hallways, an olive tree and a painted glass ceiling. Step inside and discover the magical interiors that lend a unique atmosphere to this splendid hotel.

 

The unique modern Slovak cuisine from Slovakia and all over the world, satisfy the most demanding gourmet at the hotel’s Restaurant L`Olive. Our guests appreciate the 24-hours opened Library with open fireplace as well as the relaxed atmosphere of the Lobby lounge. Conferences are possible in our events facilities, which have enough space for up to 100 people.

 

Arcadia Spa features a fitness centre, whirlpool, sauna, steam bath and private Jacuzzi. End your business trip or holiday in Bratislava the relaxing way with a wonderful professional massage.

READ HOTEL REVIEWS HERE

Highlights:

• Historic 13th-century building
• 34 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites
• First-rate service
• Excellent modern slovak cuisine
• Hotel restaurant L‘Olive with seating capacity for 60 people
• 24 Hours open Library and lobby lounge
• 3 conference rooms with natural light that accommodate from 15-120 people
• Arcadia Spa with whirlpool, sauna, steam bath and cardio machines
• Massages
• Central location in Old Town

 

 

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President: Ijaz Chaudhry: