Qormi Daikin clinch 16th National Hockey Title

Qormi Daikin have been crowned national hockey champions for the 16th time in their illustrious history, following a thrilling 4-2 victory over reigning title holders Floriana Young Stars at the Hockey Complex in Corradino. With this result, Qormi sealed the championship with one match still to play, capping off a dominant season.

This latest title triumph sees Qormi Daikin complete a remarkable sweep of domestic honours, adding the National League title to the Challenge Cup, Super Cup, Hockey 5s, and Hockey 7s trophies already won this season.

The match was a highly entertaining contest, with Floriana pushing Qormi all the way. Qormi stormed to a 3–0 lead thanks to goals from Luke Bajada, Julian Zahra, and Shawn Dimech, but Floriana fought back strongly with Mark Camilleri netting twice to make it 3–2, setting up a dramatic finish. However, veteran player John Williams struck in the final minute to seal the title and send the Qormi bench into celebration.

Umpires: Dario Cacopardo & Alessandro Amore

Żurrieq Wolves Hotsticks Thrash White Hart

In another league fixture, GREE Żurrieq Wolves Hotsticks put on a dominant performance to defeat White Hart 10–0. Goals came from Alessandro Amore, Stefano Schembri, Keith Scicluna, Silas Plaehn, Ryan George, Jayden Cutajar, Carmine Francese, Steve Portelli, David Ellul, and Kieran Borg, with Żurrieq firmly establishing themselves as Qormi’s closest challengers.

Umpires: John Williams & Karl Chircop

League Standings – National Hockey League

Top Scorers

• Luke Bajada (Qormi Daikin) – 23 goals

• Christ Agius (Żurrieq Wolves Hotsticks) – 12 goals

• Julian Zahra (Qormi Daikin) – 10 goals

• Kyle Micallef (Qormi Daikin) – 9 goals

Hockey 7s Success for Qormi Daikin

To top off an incredible weekend, Qormi Daikin were also presented with the Hockey 7s Cup, achieving a rare and impressive double across both formats of the sport.

Youth Hockey

In the Under-12 Championship, Floriana Young Stars defeated Marsaskala Heat 6–1 in a spirited encounter.

Umpires: Dario Cacopardo & Keith Calleja

Gerald Fenech

Sports Editor
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