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Flying Farangs Hockey League Releases 2026 Impact Report

The Flying Farangs Hockey League is proud to share the FFHL 2026 Impact Report, a full-season recap celebrating the players, volunteers, sponsors, partners, families, and supporters who helped make this season our most connected and digitally engaged season to date.

The 2026 season ran from January 12 to March 9 at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena in Bangkok. Across 16 games, 4 teams, 64 rostered players, and 11+ nationalities, FFHL continued to grow as one of Thailand’s leading platforms for structured, competitive, community-driven amateur ice hockey.

But this report is about more than games and standings.

It is about the community being built around the sport. It is about Thai and international players sharing the ice. It is about volunteers giving their time behind the scenes. It is about sponsors helping create a better league experience. It is about women’s participation, player recognition, charity impact, digital storytelling, and the shared belief that hockey has a meaningful future in Thailand.

A Season of Growth

The 2026 season marked a major step forward for FFHL across competition, media, community engagement, and sponsor value.

Key highlights from the report include:

• 64 active rostered players
• 4 teams competing across the season
• 16 total games played
• 8 female players participating
• 11+ nationalities represented
• THB 20,000 donated to World Vision Foundation of Thailand
• 194,100 Instagram views, up 314.7% year over year
• 138,200 Facebook views, up 49.5% year over year
• 7,900 website page views, up 144% year over year

These numbers show the momentum behind FFHL, but they only tell part of the story. Behind every statistic is a player, a volunteer, a sponsor, a fan, a family member, or a friend who helped bring the league to life.

Building Amateur Hockey in Thailand

FFHL exists to grow amateur ice hockey in Thailand by creating a structured, competitive, inclusive, and community-driven league experience for Thai and international players.

This season, the league continued to deliver a professional-quality amateur hockey experience, built entirely by volunteers. From game operations and statistics to photography, commentary, social media, events, awards, and player recognition, FFHL is powered by people who love the game and want to see it grow.

The 2026 season included four sponsored teams: the Bangna Beavers, Yannawa Devils, Ratchada Reapers, and Pattaya Wolves. Each team carried its identity, sponsor, and community with pride throughout the season.

Congratulations to the Yannawa Devils, who claimed the 2026 Murray Cup, named in honor of Scotty “Hockey” Murray and his lasting contribution to the growth of ice hockey in Thailand.

Digital Reach and Community Storytelling

The 2026 season was FFHL’s most documented season yet.

Through game-day posts, player features, highlight reels, team photography, awards content, sponsor recognition, and community stories, FFHL significantly expanded its digital reach.

Instagram led the way with 194,100 views and a 725.3% increase in reach year over year. Facebook continued to deliver strong community visibility, while LinkedIn and the FFHL website showed meaningful growth as platforms for sponsor recognition, league updates, and community storytelling.

The strongest content themes were women’s hockey, player recognition, team identity, community photography, league schedule updates, and milestone moments. These results will help shape FFHL’s content strategy heading into the next season.

Women’s Hockey as a Growth Priority

Women’s participation is one of FFHL’s most important development opportunities.

In 2026, 8 female players competed across the league, representing 12.5% of active players. The league’s International Women’s Day reel became the top-performing Instagram post of the entire season, reaching 11,416 people and generating 17,969 views.

This is a clear signal that women’s hockey is not only important for the growth of the sport, but also one of the league’s strongest storytelling and sponsorship opportunities.

FFHL will continue to look for ways to support female participation, reduce barriers to entry, and create more visibility for women in hockey.

Hockey with Purpose

FFHL is committed to creating impact beyond the scoreboard.

Through merchandise and jersey sales, the league raised THB 20,000 for World Vision Foundation of Thailand. This contribution reflects the role FFHL wants to play in the wider community: using sport as a platform for connection, inclusion, and giving back.

Every player who bought a jersey, every fan who purchased merchandise, every sponsor who supported the league, and every volunteer who gave their time helped make this contribution possible.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

None of this would be possible without the organizations and businesses that believe in FFHL.

Thank you to our team sponsors, league sponsor, award sponsors, Player of the Game partner, charity partner, venue partners, and in-kind supporters. Your support helps FFHL deliver a stronger league experience and creates real value for the players, families, fans, and wider hockey community in Thailand.

Sponsor support in 2026 created visibility across jerseys, social media, the FFHL website, awards, events, game-day content, and community activations. More importantly, it helped build something meaningful.

Looking Ahead

The 2026 season set a new benchmark for FFHL.

As we look ahead, the league will continue to focus on growing player participation, expanding women’s hockey, improving sponsor reporting, producing more digital content, increasing charity impact, and strengthening the league experience on and off the ice.

Thank you to every player, volunteer, sponsor, partner, official, photographer, commentator, medical supporter, family member, and fan who made the 2026 season possible.

Grow the game. Build the community. Create impact.

Read the full FFHL 2026 Impact Report and learn more at flyingfarang.com.

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FFHL Finals Recap | Devils Claim Gold After Dramatic Shootout

Hello Flying Farangs,

Finals night delivered everything we could have hoped for: big goals, playoff intensity, overtime drama, and a shootout that required a full bench rotation to decide the champion. It was a fantastic way to close the on-ice portion of the Flying Farangs Hockey League season.

🥉 Bronze Medal Game

Ratchada Reapers 4 – Bangna Beavers 1

The Ratchada Reapers secured the bronze medal with a strong performance against the Bangna Beavers. The Reapers set the tone early when Jouni Heinonen opened the scoring and gave his team the early lead.

Jouni’s performance earned him the Sportsman Player of the Game as the Reapers controlled the game and closed out the season with a well-earned victory.

🥇 Gold Medal Game

Pattaya Wolves vs Yannawa Devils
Final Score: 5–4 Devils (Shootout)

The championship game delivered a true playoff classic. The Wolves and Devils battled to a 4–4 tie in regulation, forcing overtime.

Despite several great chances in overtime, neither team could break the deadlock, sending the game to a dramatic shootout.

It took a full bench rotation before a winner was decided, when Bank stepped up and scored the winning goal to secure the gold medal for the Yannawa Devils.

The Sportsman Player of the Game went to Permchok, who delivered an incredible performance by scoring back-to-back-to-back goals, tying the game and forcing overtime in one of the most memorable performances of the season.

🍔 Thank You to Our Tailgate Sponsors

A big thank you to 8855 Restaurant & Bar and Capones Pizza for joining us during Finals Night and helping organize the tailgate party outside TIIHA.

Their support helped create a fantastic pre-game atmosphere for players, families, and fans, with great food, drinks, and community spirit leading into the championship games.

🎉 The Season Isn’t Over Yet

While the final puck has dropped on the ice, the FFHL season will officially conclude with our Awards Night celebration.

Saturday, March 21
19:00 onward
8855 Restaurant & Bar – Sukhumvit 8

All players and volunteers will receive a free drink, and friends and family are warmly welcome to join the celebration.

Come help us close out the season and recognize the incredible performances across the league.

🏆 Season Awards to Be Presented

During Awards Night we will announce the recipients of the following awards:

Most Valuable Player – Presented by Bauer and HQ Proshop, Sakchai “Jeab” Chinanuvatana

Most Goals – Presented by Just Burgers, Justin Rapp

Most Points – Presented by A&ii Group, Miss.Chotika Tanatwikran & Rajiv Parrab

Best Defence – Presented by HQ Proshop, Sakchai “Jeab” Chinanuvatana

Best Goaltender – Presented by Rabbit Care, Jonathan Bourbonnais

Best Women’s Player – Presented by Just Burgers, Justin Rapp

Outstanding Women’s Player – Presented by A&ii Group Miss.Chotika Tanatwikran & Rajiv Parrab

Outstanding Player – Presented by Resolute Hotels & Resorts, Kevin Hall

Dom, Simon, Ralf and Marc will also present the Outstanding Player award for each of the four teams.

Thank you to everyone who made this season possible: the players, volunteers, referees, sponsors, and supporters who helped build something special for the hockey community.

We hope to see you all at Awards Night to celebrate the end of a fantastic season.

The Flying Farangs Hockey League (FFHL)

🏒 Bauer & HQ Proshop Sponsor the FFHL MVP Award

The Flying Farangs Hockey League is proud to announce Bauer Hockey, in partnership with HQ Proshop, as the sponsor of the FFHL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

The MVP Award is the highest individual honor in the league, recognizing the player who has the greatest overall impact throughout the season. It celebrates excellence, consistency, leadership, and the ability to elevate both individual performance and team success.

Bauer is one of the most recognized and respected brands in hockey worldwide, known for its innovation, performance, and deep commitment to the sport. Through its partnership with HQ Proshop, a trusted destination for hockey equipment and expertise in Thailand, Bauer continues to support the growth of hockey at all levels.

Together, Bauer and HQ Proshop represent the highest standards in the game, making them a perfect fit to sponsor the league’s most prestigious award.

🌐 Learn more:
Bauer Hockey
Website: https://www.bauer.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauer-hockey-inc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BauerHockey/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bauerhockey/

HQ Proshop
Website: https://proshopskate.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshop.skate/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/proshopskate/

A special thank you to Michael (Bangna Beavers) for helping secure this partnership and supporting the continued growth of the Flying Farangs Hockey League.

🏒 Rabbit Care Sponsors the FFHL Best Goaltender Award

The Flying Farangs Hockey League is proud to welcome Rabbit Care as the sponsor of the FFHL Best Goaltender Award.

The Best Goaltender Award recognizes the goalie who demonstrates outstanding performance, consistency, and reliability throughout the season. As the last line of defense, goaltenders play a crucial role in their team’s success, often making the difference in the most critical moments of a game.

Rabbit Care is one of Thailand’s leading online platforms for comparing and purchasing insurance and financial products. The company helps individuals and families find the best coverage options across health, life, motor, and other insurance products, making insurance easier to understand and more accessible.

Their support of the Best Goaltender Award reflects the same values of protection, reliability, and peace of mind that both great goaltenders and great insurance providers deliver.

🌐 Learn more about Rabbit Care
Website: https://rabbitcare.com/en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbitcareth/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbitCareTH/

A special thank you to Jonathan (Ratchada Reapers) for helping secure this partnership and supporting the continued growth of the Flying Farangs Hockey League.

🏒 Resolute Hotels & Resorts Sponsors the FFHL Outstanding Player Award

The Flying Farangs Hockey League is proud to announce Resolute Hotels & Resorts as the sponsor of the FFHL Outstanding Player Award.

Unlike other awards based purely on statistics, the Outstanding Player Award is voted on by all players in the league. It recognizes the most complete and respected player of the season, taking into account overall impact, consistency, leadership, sportsmanship, and contribution to the league community.

Resolute Hotels & Resorts focuses on delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and high-quality hotel management across its portfolio of properties.

🌐 Learn more
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resolute-hotels-and-resorts
Website: https://resolutehotels.com/

A special thank you to Kevin (Pattaya Wolves) for helping secure this partnership and supporting the continued growth of the Flying Farangs Hockey League.

FFHL Playoffs Next Week | Women in Hockey Celebration and Finals Tailgate

The playoffs are just around the corner and the excitement is building as we head into the final stretch of the Flying Farangs Hockey League season.

Here’s a quick update on what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks.

🏒 Playoff Schedule

Monday 9 March – Playoffs

20:45 – Reapers (1) vs Wolves (4)
21:45 – Beavers (2) vs Devils (3)

🏆 Finals Night – March 16

Monday 16 March – Finals Night

20:45 – Bronze Medal Game
21:45 – Gold Medal Game

🍔 Tailgate Party – Starting 20:00

To celebrate the end of the season, we’ll be hosting a tailgate party outside TIIHA at 20:00 before the finals.

Our sponsors will be there selling food and drinks, so come early, bring your friends and family, and enjoy the atmosphere before the championship games.

It should be a great night to celebrate the season and support the players.

🏒 Women in Hockey Month

March is Women in Hockey Month, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible contributions of female players within our league and beyond.

A special congratulations goes to Punchy (Devils) and August (Reapers), who recently represented Thailand and won Silver at the IIHF Women’s World Championship Division III in Croatia.

We’re extremely proud to have both of them as part of the FFHL community and to see our players competing and succeeding on the international stage.

🏆 FFHL Awards – Sponsorship Recap

Thank you to everyone in the league who helped connect us with companies and partners to support the FFHL awards. Your efforts have made a huge difference.

Here is the current award sponsorship lineup:

  • Most Goals – Just Burgers (secured by Matty-Wolves)
  • Most Points – AII Group (secured by Jonathan-Reapers)
  • Best Defence – HQ Proshop (secured by Messier-Reapers)
  • Outstanding Female Player – AII Group (secured by Jonathan-Reapers)
  • Best Female Player – Just Burgers (secured by Matty-Wolves)
  • Outstanding Player – Resolute Hotels and Resorts (secured by Kevin-Wolves)

The MVP and Best Goalie award sponsorship are still available.

Thank you again to everyone who stepped up and connected us with their companies and contacts to make these awards possible.

We’re looking forward to an exciting playoff week and a great finals night celebration.

See you at the rink.

The Flying Farangs Hockey League (FFHL)

Weekly Recap and FFHL Award Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open – MVP and Best Goalie Available

Hello Flying Farangs,

The FFHL regular season is officially complete.

Congratulations to the Ratchada Reapers for securing the number one seed with their win this week and finishing atop the standings heading into the playoffs.

Now the real fun begins.

🏒 This Week’s Results

Game 1: Ratchada Reapers 5 – Bangna Beavers 2
Player of the Game: Kunjae (Reapers)

The Reapers delivered a strong performance to close out the regular season. Kunjae opened the scoring and extended the lead early, setting the tone for a confident team effort that secured first place overall.

Game 2: Yannawa Devils 5 – Pattaya Wolves 2
Player of the Game: Ralf (Devils)

The Devils came out flying and never let off the pressure. Ralf’s goal from the point tied the game early and shifted momentum in their favor as they powered through to a convincing win.

🏆 Playoff Schedule

Monday 2 March
No game

Monday 9 March – Playoffs
20:45 Reapers (1) vs Wolves (4)
21:45 Beavers (2) vs Devils (3)

Monday 16 March – Finals Night
20:45 Bronze Medal Game
21:45 Gold Medal Game

Saturday 21 March – Awards Night
19:00 onward
@ 8855 Restaurant & Bar
More details to come.

🌍 FFHL Partnership – World Vision Foundation of Thailand

A reminder that we are proud partners of the World Vision Foundation of Thailand.

A portion of proceeds from FFHL merchandise sales goes toward supporting World Vision’s important work helping vulnerable children and communities across Thailand.

Website: https://www.worldvision.or.th/en/about-us/
Facebook: worldvisionthailand
Instagram: worldvision_thailand
LinkedIn: world-vision-foundation-of-thailand

Thank you for being part of a league that gives back.

🏆 FFHL Award Sponsorship Update

We are excited to share the latest update on our season award sponsorships:

  • MVP – Available
  • Most Goals – Sponsor secured
  • Most Points – Sponsor secured
  • Best Goalie – Available
  • Best Defence – Sponsor secured
  • Best Female Player – Sponsor secured
  • Outstanding Female Player – Sponsor secured
  • Outstanding Player – Sponsor secured

A massive thank you to everyone who stepped up and connected us with their companies and contacts. The support from within our community has been outstanding.

We are currently welcoming conversations with companies interested in sponsoring the MVP, Most Points, or Best Goalie awards.

Industries that are a strong natural fit for FFHL partnerships include:

  • Insurance providers
  • Finance, accounting, and consulting firms
  • Private hospitals and medical groups
  • International schools
  • Fitness, physiotherapy, and wellness centers
  • Luxury goods brands
  • Consumer goods companies

If you or someone in your network would be a good fit, please reach out. We would love to connect. flyingfaranghockeyleague@gmail.com

The regular season is done. The playoffs are set. The intensity rises from here.

See you in two weeks.

The Flying Farangs Hockey League (FFHL)

FFHL Week 3 Recap – Tight Games, Big Saves & Mid-Season Social

Week 3 of the Flying Farangs Hockey League delivered another round of competitive-spirited action, featuring a hard-fought draw, a late comeback, and standout individual performances at both ends of the ice.

We took the opportunity to catch a photo with the women who take part in the league with our efforts to promote diversity and access to the sport. (Left to Right: Palm, ZewZew, SueSue, August, Punchy and Nikki. Missing were June and Namtan)

Ralf also handed out a ceremonial puck to Bank of the Yannawa Devils, for his hat-trick last week.

Thanks as always to the players, officials, volunteers, and sponsors who keep FFHL nights rolling.

🏒 Week 3 Results

Game 1: Pattaya Wolves vs Yannawa Devils
Final Score: Wolves 3 – Devils 3
Player of the Game: Jui (Devils) – 25 saves, 89% SV%

A back-and-forth battle ended deadlocked, with momentum swinging all night. While both teams found the net, it was Jui’s performance in goal for the Yannawa Devils that stood out, turning aside 25 shots to secure the draw.
The Pattaya Wolves continued to show balance and pressure, making this one of the most evenly matched games of the season so far.

Game 2: Ratchada Reapers vs Bangna Beavers
Final Score: Reapers 2 – Beavers 3
Player of the Game: Paul (Beavers) – 2 goals

The Bangna Beavers edged out a close one behind a clutch two-goal performance from Paul, capitalizing on their chances in a tight contest.
The Ratchada Reapers pushed hard until the final whistle, but the Beavers’ finishing proved to be the difference.

🙌 Team Sponsors – Thank You

Proudly supporting FFHL teams this season:

  • Sedona Villas Pattaya – Pattaya Wolves
  • 8855 Restaurant & Bar – Yannawa Devils
  • Buddy’s Bar & Grill – Ratchada Reapers
  • Capone’s Pizza – Bangna Beavers

Please support the businesses that support our league.

⭐ Sponsor Highlight of the Week: Buddy’s Bar & Grill

A big thank you to Buddy’s Bar & Grill, official sponsor of the Ratchada Reapers and this week’s FFHL sponsor highlight.

Known for its relaxed atmosphere, great food, cold drinks, and strong sports culture, Buddy’s has long been a home base for the hockey community in Bangkok.

Learn more here:
👉 https://buddybarbangkok.com/

🍻 FFHL x SHL Mid-Season Social at Buddy’s Silom

We’re excited to announce the FFHL x SHL Mid-Season Social Event, hosted at Buddy’s Bar & Grill – Silom.

📍 Location: Buddy’s Silom
https://maps.app.goo.gl/G9XAFYpT8ckfD5H86

📅 February 6th
⏰ 8:00 PM onward
💰 THB 300 per person – includes a BBQ food selection and one free pint

This is a great chance to bring together players, friends, and supporters from both leagues for a relaxed night off the ice.

👉 Please RSVP using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-jddTDKkriQ9TmwCJYsedPX2gWeuNzcdrltYcX0ds-M/edit?usp=drive_link

📣 Stay Connected

Follow the league and catch highlights:

Week 3 is in the books — and the mid-season buzz is just getting started.

See you at the rink (and at Buddy’s),
The Flying Farangs Hockey League (FFHL)

FFHL Week 2 Recap + Upcoming Social Event 24 Jan

Hello Flying Farangs,

Another week of competitive-spirited hockey is in the books, and the action delivered tight games, standout performances, and plenty of momentum as the season continues to take shape.

Thanks again to all the players, volunteers, and sponsors who make FFHL game nights such a success.

🏒 This Week’s Results

Game 1: Ratchada Reapers vs Pattaya Wolves
Final Score: Reapers 3 – Wolves 2
Player of the Game: August (Reapers) – 2 assists

This one went down to the wire, with both teams trading chances throughout. The Ratchada Reapers, sponsored by Buddy’s Bar & Grill, edged out a narrow win thanks to strong puck movement and timely plays, led by August’s two-assist performance.
The Pattaya Wolves, sponsored by Sedona Villas Pattaya, pushed hard late but came up just short in a tightly contested matchup.

Game 2: Yannawa Devils vs Bangna Beavers
Final Score: Devils 5 – Beavers 2
Player of the Game: Bank (Devils) – 3 goals

The Yannawa Devils, sponsored by 8855 Restaurant & Bar, found their stride offensively, with Bank leading the charge and recording a hat trick.
The Bangna Beavers, sponsored by Capone’s Pizza, battled hard and showed resilience, but the Devils’ speed proved to be the difference on the night.

👕 Last Chance to Order FFHL Merchandise

This is the final call to place your FFHL merchandise order. This will be our last jersey order of the season. 
The ordering deadline is January 23rd, and no late orders can be accepted.

Please submit your order using the link below before the deadline:
👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13UEdo_Uy5xVfUJb2l_7PAqEf6ByHL_OkWwSt2PUgfFI/edit?usp=sharing

🍻 FFHL Social Event at The Sportsman – January 24

Join us for a FFHL social morning at The Sportsman Bar & Restaurant on January 24th from 9:30am, as we get together to watch a full slate of NHL games.

📺 Games on the screens include:

  • Sharks vs Rangers (Main Event – by special request from Simon & Marc)
  • Devils vs Canucks
  • Kraken vs Ducks
  • Flames vs Capitals
  • Avalanche vs Flyers

Come down, grab some breakfast or a pint, and enjoy top-level hockey with the FFHL community.

🙌 Team Sponsors – Thank You

We’re proud to have great partners supporting our teams and our league:

  • Sedona Villas Pattaya – Pattaya Wolves
  • Buddy’s Bar & Grill – Ratchada Reapers
  • 8855 Restaurant & Bar – Yannawa Devils
  • Capone’s Pizza – Bangna Beavers

Please support the businesses that support FFHL hockey.

⭐ Sponsor Highlight of the Week: The Sportsman

A big thank you to The Sportsman Bar & Restaurant, sponsor of the FFHL Player of the Game.

Known as one of Bangkok’s top destinations for live sports, great pub food, and a true game-day atmosphere, The Sportsman is a favorite hangout for players and fans alike.

📣 Stay Connected

Watch highlights, Player of the Game interviews, follow the action, and stay up to date:

We’ll see everyone back at the rink — and at The Sportsman — very soon.

See you at the rink,
The Flying Farangs Hockey League (FFHL)

The Murray Cup

Scotty “Hockey” Murray and the FFHL Murray Cup: Honouring a Thai Hockey Legend

Scotty “Hockey” Murray has been part of the heartbeat of ice hockey in Thailand for decades. A Toronto kid who fell in love with the game at Maple Leaf Gardens, he followed his passion and his pen all the way to Bangkok, where he has spent the better part of his life building, chronicling, and celebrating a hockey community far from the winter rinks of his childhood. Today he is rightly known around the region as the “Godfather” of hockey in Bangkok.

On the ice, Scott has been a driving force behind the Flying Farangs and the expat–Thai hockey family that grew around late-night games in Bangkok’s shopping-mall rinks. Through leagues, tournaments, and countless pick-up nights, he helped create a home for anyone who showed up with skates, a stick, and a love of the game. Just as importantly, he welcomed generations of Thai players into that world, challenging and encouraging them as the level of play in the country rose year after year.

Off the ice, Scott’s greatest gifts have been his stories. In articles like “Hockey Night in Bangkok” and his many pieces on the history of Thai hockey, he captured the absurd joy of playing the world’s coldest sport in one of its hottest cities: the makeshift rinks, the scramble for equipment, the colourful characters who laced them up, and the friendships that kept everyone coming back. His writing made our little corner of the hockey world feel big, meaningful, and worth preserving.

Because of Scotty Murray, Bangkok is firmly on the hockey map. The Murray Cup honours his vision, his generosity, and his belief that hockey is more than a game – it is a community. Every team that hoists this trophy stands on the ice he helped create and carries forward the spirit he brought to Thailand and across Asia.

The Murray Cup
The Murray Cup
Murray Cup
Murray Cup dedication