(This story originally appeared in the October issue of NY Hockey OnLine Magazine. Please note the correction at the end of the story regarding the email address. There was an error in the original story. We’re sorry for the mistake. )
BY RANDY SCHULTZ
Ryan Dahl is looking for hockey players from New York State to join him playing hockey in Antarctica. That’s right, Antarctica.
Bahl is actually looking for any interested players from around the United States who might be interested in joining him in his venture.
Bahl has played hockey on six Continents and is looking to complete his seventh Continent and the final leg in his epic quest to play hockey on all of the Continents of the world.
“I have actually played hockey all over the world,” said Bahl, who resides in San Diego, CA. “I’ve played in Sweden, the Czech Republic, New Zealand, Australia, Spain, Istanbul, Hong Cong, Africa and Chile.
“Now I want to set a Guinness World Record by organizing a group of players to play in Antarctica.”
Besides setting a record, Bahl has other reasons why he is doing this.
“I want to promote the sport of hockey,” commented Bahl. “I would like to bring this sport to as many people around the world as possible.
“I also want to show people that hockey can be played anywhere, no matter what the conditions may be like. It shouldn’t matter how warm or how cold the temperatures may be.
“Hockey can be played any place.”
There is one other important point that Bahl wanted to point out.
“Global Warming and climate change are huge big issues in the world right now,” continued Bahl. “We are trying to promote the conversing of our fragile environments so that generations in the future will have the same opportunities we have to play hockey outdoors.
There are no requirements in skill level or experience to participate in this journey to Antarctica. The only thing Bahl and his group are asking is that players have an amazing passion for hockey and do this for the love of the game.
“Antarctic Hockey is looking for players to join us in this historic event,” added Bahl. “We will most likely be playing a three-on-three or four-on-four shinny match.
“We are just looking for players who are willing to go for the experience and have a good time. Remember, hockey has never been played on Antarctica so we are looking to break records and do something different.”
Bahl also pointed out that in order to take as many as possible for this event, funding and resources will be needed. All funds raised will go to the building and transporting of the rink, transportation of people and accommodations and resources like food and water.
“We are setting up sponsorships,” concluded Bahl. “We are looking at different way to raise funds.
“Our team is more than determined to make this event happen. This is history in the making.
“We want to prove that if you set your mind to something, anything is truly possible.”
For further information you can contact Bahl at: http://www.antarctichockey.com/.
