We're going to Jakarta bois


The point of global games is to build interest in the sport. As such, it makes sense to go to places where hockey is not as well known, such as the tropics of southeast asia. Ice hockey isn't completely unknown there, though, with Manhattan Rage defenseman Tokek Takshak being from the area. Obviously, the Rage will have to go.

Who else, though? Who better than Jakarta's very own dragons? This makes for two teams with rich histories, one on at the end of a rebuild and the other just beginning, with big name stars such as Michael Iztopher and rising young players such as Alex Winters, as well as Takshak being a hometown pylon.

A quick resurfacing of the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex's field hockey field would easily create shl regulation ice, and seating is no worry at all, as the complex hosted the Southeast Asian Games with no difficulties.