Good video, big cities in finland have a man made ices almost in every parks, they are brushed and pretty good but not zambonied, (ofcourse "the best maintained" rinks in city center are better) Busses are also good way to travel too
I stayed in Helsinki, and have been there several times - the people are some of the friendliest on earth, they all speak English, and they are welcoming. Sports facilities in Finland are fantastic, subsidised, and overall the country is geared up for sport, summer, and winter. I have also played hockey at Vierumaki with the BUIHA and it is a fantastic experience. Hopefully will get to play in Helsinki too in January. Edit: I have lived in Prague, Czech Republic, for almost three years, and the people are not as friendly, English is not widely spoken, and they have no problem excluding you.
I do remember the video back from the days, Brahe, and that seabed 'hockey arena' near the icebreakers + the bar42 thing back from the years. This is the second video from you which I've seen. You people are crazy. :)
Hi nice video, thanks. Now as a finn, I‘m ashamed to confess I‘ve never played pond hockey. As a general rule, I‘d recommend visiting city run outdoor rinks - which every city has several - because they are often equipped with a warm rooms to change your skates/shoes. Boarded rinks are great because they separate imrpoved players from kiddies, and thus promote safety. Obviously slap-shotting is allowed only in boarded rinks. Usually these rinks have some local youth teams training in the evening, and they dont take visitors, but any other time one is always welcomed to a game. Best times to go playing are saturday‘s and sunday‘s around 09 or 10 AM because the ice has been prepared around that time. You‘ll find 10-17 y.o. teens playing on every ice rink everyday in the afternoon, because they go there right after school, I literally spent my childhood on one, 5-10 hours every day. But beware, going into teen games, the changes are they will be better than you. 😂😂
I would love to see you guys come out to winnipeg canada and play. literally 8 out of 10 times i go the rink closest to my house, a big game will break out. and if theres nothing going on there, theres about 4 other rinks less than an 8 min drive from my house. its a hockey players dream. edit* just for reference, i usually go by my self and play with strangers. so it's not like these are planned games.
If you are in sweden and want to play pound hockey we have a small rink 37x25 in fritsla 45 min from Landvetter air port. and we mix teams and play 2 times a Week
I was really hoping to hear when might be a 'prime time' to go. Obviously winter but it is usually best December? Jan? Feb? Planning a visit this winter and wondering when is the best bet....
Prime time in southern Finland is jan-feb .. Winter is shorten in south parts of country. This winter starts november and it's on still.. lot of snow. These days winter can start even january and end march. Normally winter starts october-november and ends april-may. Lappland is about half of country in north and there is arctic winter with arctic night and summer 24/7 sunshine. There is about 8 month winter. Sometimes you can go to downhill skiing even june. At last mid-summer was ice on lake. That is northern part of lappland.. tundra and no trees.
Im in finland now in seinajoki. Its just turned mid summer but looking to play hockey, the problem is that all rinks seemed to be closed. Is anyone aware of any that are open and maybe close to seinajoki? Many thanks.
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You played with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö @ 11:12 ! Nice !
Good video, big cities in finland have a man made ices almost in every parks, they are brushed and pretty good but not zambonied, (ofcourse "the best maintained" rinks in city center are better)
Busses are also good way to travel too
Made up to see this video up. Helsinki, here we come!
We’ll be going with a bunch of Dutch guys next year. Great vid with usefull tips. Can’t wait to be there!!!!
Roel Hazenberg cant wait maybe will play together i live in helsinki
F and F. I miss hockey sooooooo much!
I stayed in Helsinki, and have been there several times - the people are some of the friendliest on earth, they all speak English, and they are welcoming.
Sports facilities in Finland are fantastic, subsidised, and overall the country is geared up for sport, summer, and winter.
I have also played hockey at Vierumaki with the BUIHA and it is a fantastic experience. Hopefully will get to play in Helsinki too in January.
Edit: I have lived in Prague, Czech Republic, for almost three years, and the people are not as friendly, English is not widely spoken, and they have no problem excluding you.
Not surprised that the Finns are like that, they are such a delight. Didn't know the poms played Ice Hockey though
Awesome I wish I could come to Finland
Guys, this looks so much fun! We're definitely gonna try and make a club trip with out beer leaguers from Copenhagen next year.
I do remember the video back from the days, Brahe, and that seabed 'hockey arena' near the icebreakers + the bar42 thing back from the years. This is the second video from you which I've seen. You people are crazy. :)
Your videos are awesome! Very detailed and it shows your passion for hockey!
Hi nice video, thanks. Now as a finn, I‘m ashamed to confess I‘ve never played pond hockey. As a general rule, I‘d recommend visiting city run outdoor rinks - which every city has several - because they are often equipped with a warm rooms to change your skates/shoes. Boarded rinks are great because they separate imrpoved players from kiddies, and thus promote safety. Obviously slap-shotting is allowed only in boarded rinks. Usually these rinks have some local youth teams training in the evening, and they dont take visitors, but any other time one is always welcomed to a game. Best times to go playing are saturday‘s and sunday‘s around 09 or 10 AM because the ice has been prepared around that time. You‘ll find 10-17 y.o. teens playing on every ice rink everyday in the afternoon, because they go there right after school, I literally spent my childhood on one, 5-10 hours every day. But beware, going into teen games, the changes are they will be better than you. 😂😂
No way you guys are in finland :D i live in espoo its next to helsinki
hyvä suomi
Nice! Im from Helsinki Finland
Awesome to hear you like Finland :)
I would love to see you guys come out to winnipeg canada and play. literally 8 out of 10 times i go the rink closest to my house, a big game will break out. and if theres nothing going on there, theres about 4 other rinks less than an 8 min drive from my house. its a hockey players dream.
edit* just for reference, i usually go by my self and play with strangers. so it's not like these are planned games.
i love ur vids and they make me feel happy. THX
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Great and interesting video as a finn!
Great video! Awesome toque! 👌
If you are in sweden and want to play pound hockey we have a small rink 37x25 in fritsla 45 min from Landvetter air port. and we mix teams and play 2 times a Week
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Are you still in Helsinki right now? I'd love to come meet up and play hockey with you guys. I live in Helsinki.
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you guys rock, thanks for this
In Canada I've never been told no you can't play maybe a few times told to just wait after there game and they will re pick teams
I live in finland i love hockey and i live in helsinki
11:10 That older gent in the middle is president of Finland by the way :D
I live in helsinki!! You can see my house in this video. Keep up the good work👍
Thank you! We love Helsinki
Take it to the next level and organise a international tournament for 2019!
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Steve Baynes that was quick 😉
mattjones0113 😄 Problem solved! You're warmly welcome to join our tournaments around Finland!
Great stuff- See ya at the ponds of Helsinki soon! And beware of my toe drag. :O
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I was really hoping to hear when might be a 'prime time' to go. Obviously winter but it is usually best December? Jan? Feb? Planning a visit this winter and wondering when is the best bet....
Prime time in southern Finland is jan-feb .. Winter is shorten in south parts of country. This winter starts november and it's on still.. lot of snow. These days winter can start even january and end march. Normally winter starts october-november and ends april-may. Lappland is about half of country in north and there is arctic winter with arctic night and summer 24/7 sunshine. There is about 8 month winter. Sometimes you can go to downhill skiing even june. At last mid-summer was ice on lake. That is northern part of lappland.. tundra and no trees.
Even the president plays hockey with you in finland! Lol
Nice
cool !
Your videos make me want to join a hockey team again.
Whats you recommadations to get back to shape after a 8years brake from ice hockey?
Come to kemi finland to play😇
My mans just played Hockey with finland's president
Suomi!!!!!! Torilla tavataan!!!!🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
I'm from Finland 🇫🇮
Can i come play with u guys?
Are you comming in Switzerland?
When are you coming to finland id love to play with you.
Leo Grenier sehän on suomes
XpruS onko lol
At 2.04 the guy is wearing a Hungarian teams jersey, where does he know it from??
Come to tampere its 2 hours from helsinki and in tampere is rinks are 1-5 miles away from each other
no, please no
Kendo why not
Galiz It has the most lowest IQ by average in all city's of Finland
You still in Finland? I would love to meet you! Still sick tho :(
How long are you staying in finland
Good video but Tampere has the best ice hockey players so you might have to come here to play🤔
Miku chkin nyt on äijä oikeessa, koulukadunkentälle pelit pystyy!
If you want to play pond hockey dont go to helsinki go to oulu the ice is always good there in the winter
Too dark, boring and cold.
Nu Hose Is In Finland😁:))
I liv in Fingland in Helsinki
Could I please have a ccm jetspeed ft1 giveaway I’m a size 4.5 d love your videos I’ve been subscribed since the beginning keep it up
Im in finland now in seinajoki. Its just turned mid summer but looking to play hockey, the problem is that all rinks seemed to be closed. Is anyone aware of any that are open and maybe close to seinajoki? Many thanks.
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Oh shit I live in helsinki
Never ask them about how the feel over being little brother to Sweden. They go nuts!
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