The Kenya Ice Lions have hit the big league, and the Canadian who helped make it happen says now may be the time to hang up his whistle.
Head coach Tim Colby says it's been impressive to watch the ice hockey team in Nairobi, Kenya, go from a few newbies to a large group that's received international recognition.
"It's not easy . They spend their last dollars just getting to and from the rink, because some don't make a lot of money. But they love the game.""I'm an old guy, I'll be gone soon — not too soon, I hope — and these guys are ready to take it on," he said. There are five African hockey teams in the International Ice Hockey Federation. Colby said the Ice Lions regularly play against smaller local teams made up of expats, but the plan is to start challenging other African teams.
"I'm sitting here on the equator, it's 32 C out and I'm in Africa. This is unique and you got to catch yourself."
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