Minden UniHawks (Minden UniHawks Floorball Club)
Last season: 4th/4
Minden UniHawks, who have been actively involved in the Penang floorball scene for the past 3 years, will be facing their biggest challenge yet in the upcoming Penang Floorball League (PFL).
Minden UniHawks, who were presumably the underdog team in last year's campaign, proved to be tougher than expected, winning their final match against the seemingly stronger and more experience Spartans. But that's in the past. For them, this year's campaign holds a much stiffer competition than before. No use basking in past glory when the future paints a distraught picture.
This year, we see a new leadership in team UniHawks with their player, Christopher Koh, stepping up as the team coach. It seems like a big shoe to fill in since Coach Edward, the Penang State and National coach, had previously led this team. We shall see how this young coach fare in this upcoming league. A team comprised mainly by university students, most of UniHawks players are physically capable. However, their obvious weakness would be their lack in skills and techniques, something other teams in the league are far more superior with.
They face a bigger challenge ahead - numbers. Yes, numbers.
The number of players in their squad has been something of a concern and with most of their key players going back to their hometown for the semester break, the league ahead won't be an easy one for the Hawks. Even securing 1 and a half line would be treat for them. Let's just hope they can do that.
As bumpy as the road may seem for them, the Hawks have proven to be a team with great spirit and high team morale, two vital ingredients to keep a team going despite what the odds may be against them.
Key player:
Sarah Ng, who led the Hawks last year as a captain and coach, will be their key link once against in PFL 2009. With a wide range of experience behind her and her 'always-smile-on-court' attitude, it will surely help UniHawks tremendously.
Rising Rookie:
Justin, less than a year old floorballer, has shown great goal scoring instinct. Though technically inadequate, he definitely has a poacher's instinct with his trademark tap in goals. He will be a an interesting player to watch in the Hawks squad.
Prediction:
Bendy:
Lucky not to be relegated due to influx of new teams down below, but will a miracle happen twice? Or will they be out to create one themselves?
Coach Ed's shoes will be hard to fill, and the new coach will be up for a severe challenge.
Like Spartans, a familiar team name with unfamiliar faces. Survival will be priority, most probably going head on with Spartans for 5th.
Jose:
Team Minden UniHawks will be looking for a better run of form this time around. This team only managed a win in last seasons Division 1 league. However, their 'never say die' attitude in this team is very admirable and hopefully might cause some upsets in the coming league to keep the league interesting. Avoiding relegation will definately be their ultimate goal.
Last season: 4th/4
Minden UniHawks, who have been actively involved in the Penang floorball scene for the past 3 years, will be facing their biggest challenge yet in the upcoming Penang Floorball League (PFL).
Minden UniHawks, who were presumably the underdog team in last year's campaign, proved to be tougher than expected, winning their final match against the seemingly stronger and more experience Spartans. But that's in the past. For them, this year's campaign holds a much stiffer competition than before. No use basking in past glory when the future paints a distraught picture.
This year, we see a new leadership in team UniHawks with their player, Christopher Koh, stepping up as the team coach. It seems like a big shoe to fill in since Coach Edward, the Penang State and National coach, had previously led this team. We shall see how this young coach fare in this upcoming league. A team comprised mainly by university students, most of UniHawks players are physically capable. However, their obvious weakness would be their lack in skills and techniques, something other teams in the league are far more superior with.
They face a bigger challenge ahead - numbers. Yes, numbers.
The number of players in their squad has been something of a concern and with most of their key players going back to their hometown for the semester break, the league ahead won't be an easy one for the Hawks. Even securing 1 and a half line would be treat for them. Let's just hope they can do that.
As bumpy as the road may seem for them, the Hawks have proven to be a team with great spirit and high team morale, two vital ingredients to keep a team going despite what the odds may be against them.
Key player:
Sarah Ng, who led the Hawks last year as a captain and coach, will be their key link once against in PFL 2009. With a wide range of experience behind her and her 'always-smile-on-court' attitude, it will surely help UniHawks tremendously.
Rising Rookie:
Justin, less than a year old floorballer, has shown great goal scoring instinct. Though technically inadequate, he definitely has a poacher's instinct with his trademark tap in goals. He will be a an interesting player to watch in the Hawks squad.
Prediction:
Bendy:
Lucky not to be relegated due to influx of new teams down below, but will a miracle happen twice? Or will they be out to create one themselves?
Coach Ed's shoes will be hard to fill, and the new coach will be up for a severe challenge.
Like Spartans, a familiar team name with unfamiliar faces. Survival will be priority, most probably going head on with Spartans for 5th.
Jose:
Team Minden UniHawks will be looking for a better run of form this time around. This team only managed a win in last seasons Division 1 league. However, their 'never say die' attitude in this team is very admirable and hopefully might cause some upsets in the coming league to keep the league interesting. Avoiding relegation will definately be their ultimate goal.
Prediction?
Team UniHawks to finish 5th and avoid relegation.
Spritzer:
Definitely without a doubt the underdog once again in the league. Which ever way one sees it, this team is definitely outnumbered in every sense. With a team comprising of pretty new faces and what more lacking in numbers, the league will truly test their characters more than anything else.
Definitely without a doubt the underdog once again in the league. Which ever way one sees it, this team is definitely outnumbered in every sense. With a team comprising of pretty new faces and what more lacking in numbers, the league will truly test their characters more than anything else.
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