Ice Hockey Fans Have a Place in Israel
Sports • February 2011 • Views: 476
Toronto it’s not, but Metulla’s Canada Centre provides a cool venue for immigrant and native Israelis thirsting for fast-paced fun on the ice.
A mere kilometer from the Lebanese border, Israel’s only permanent regulation-size ice rink draws hockey players of all ages from throughout the country. It’s not a sport normally associated with the Middle East, but for Israel’s many Russian and Canadian immigrants, ice hockey is part of their culture. And they’re willing to drive for hours to maintain it.