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
The Mighty The Mighty The Mighty is a 1998 American coming of age buddy comedy-drama film directed by Peter Chelsom and written by Charles Leavitt. Based on the book "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick, the film stars Sharon Stone, Gena Rowlands, Gillian Anderson, Harry Dean Stanton, Kieran Culkin, James Gandolfini and Elden Henson. Kevin "Freak" Dillon (Kieran Culkin) is a 13-year-old boy suffering from Morquio syndrome and living with his mother Gwen Dillon (Sharon Stone). He is extremely intelligent and is obsessed with flights of fancy but due to his disability, he walks with leg braces and crutches. Meanwhile, Maxwell "Max"