Ice hockey in the Philippines Ice hockey in the Philippines Ice hockey in the Philippines is a minor but emerging sport. The history of ice hockey in the Philippines began with the ice rinks set up in shopping malls in the country which were initially only used for recreational activities. The film "Mighty Ducks" released in the 1990s helped promote the winter sport in the country, with most members of the 2017 national team citing the film as their inspiration in taking up the sport. The governing body of ice hockey in the country, the Federation of Ice Hockey League (FIHL), was formed years later
D3: The Mighty Ducks "The New York Times" enjoyed the film, writing "Not as great as the first two; but it's funny, sly, cheerful and, here and there, even genuinely inspired, which is why I enjoyed it." Vincent Canby—also for the "Times"—listed it as one of his top films of 1996. D3: The Mighty Ducks D3: The Mighty Ducks (also known as The Mighty Ducks 3 or The Mighty Ducks: Part 3) is a 1996 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Robert Lieberman. It is the third and final installment in "The Mighty Ducks" trilogy and was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and distributed