Synopsis: On the newly emerging ice hockey scene in Asia, the New Delhi Sacred Bulls, a scratch team of expat Canadians who live and work in Delhi, fly up to Leh annually to take on the locals in what always turns out to be a breathtaking match. Breathtaking --because the outdoor rink is as high as Mt Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

In 2003 the NHL Player’s Association in Canada recognized the historic interest in the game (Ladakhis have been playing an underequipped form of the game for the past 30 years) and generously donated 50 sets of hockey gear to the indigenous players in Leh. Now all that needs to be done is for the NHL to send a coach so the Ladakhis can develop their skills to the point where they stand a chance against the fast talking, slow skating Canucks.

In Jan 2009, the New Delhi Sacred Bulls will be returning to Leh for another tournament. We hope to be there to film it.

      
 

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