Qormi Daikin are the new local hockey champions as they managed to get the point that they needed following a 6-6 draw against GREE Sliema Hotsticks to clinch the title.
It was a high-level game between two of the best local hockey teams that resulted in a nail-biting affair.
Qormi dominated the first quarter as they scored two goals following quick counter-attacks but in the second quarter, Sliema were better and scored three goals to keep to the pace of the game..
The third and fourth quarter continued to rotate between one team and another with Qormi controlling the Blues to get the title.
Julian Zahra and Kyle Micallef scored a double each with Axel Cauchi and John Williams adding the goals for Qormi.
Sliema were always in the game as they scored their goals through a Christ Agius hat-trick, Christian Sammut, Keith Scicluna and Jonathan Borg.
At the end of the match, David Agius, HAM General Secretary presented the cup to Qormi Daikin captain Steve Tanti amidst the joy of the players, managers and supporters.
STANDINGS: Qormi Daikin 14, GREE Sliema Hotsticks 13, Floriana Young Stars 9, White Hart 0.
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