Ice Hockey League Season 2 kicks off in Leh

The second season of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 kicked off in Ladakh as Changla Blasters cruised past United Nubra with a commanding 6-2 victory, powered by Opadma M’s brace.

Sham Wolves followed up with a 4-1 win against Maryul Spawo, thanks to a stellar performance by Urgan, who also scored twice.

Day 2 will feature a grand Opening Ceremony which includes a Trophy & Jersey Unveiling, a Skate sharpening machine handover, a Puck drop ceremony, and the much-anticipated game between Kang Sings, the defending champion, and Shakar Chiktan Royal.

Changla Blasters, entering the game as the visiting team, set the pace early with relentless offensive pressure, netting four goals in the first period while conceding just one.

J Motup broke the deadlock, and Tunatup quickly followed with two successive goals, establishing a commanding lead. Tsewang T added the fourth to put the Blasters in control by the end of the period. United Nubra's lone response came from Opadam M, who found the net in the same period but could not shift the game’s momentum.

The second period witnessed intense competition, with United tightening their defense and preventing Changla Blasters from scoring. However, despite their efforts, United couldn’t break through the Blasters' defense either. The period ended goalless, with the scorecard reading 4-1 in favor of Changla Blasters.

In the third and final period, Changla Blasters once again asserted their dominance, with Dorjey M and Aangchuk W finding the back of the net to extend their team’s lead. United Nubra’s Tamim R managed to pull one back, but his effort wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Ultimately, Changla Blasters wrapped up the game in style, clinching a convincing 6-2 win.

Game 2 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League began slowly, with Sham Wolves taking an early lead in the first period through a goal by Naway G, while their defense ensured that Maryul Spawo couldn’t find the net. In the second period, the Wolves showed greater control, with Stanzin D and Urgan C scoring back-to-back goals, pushing the score to 3-0.

Their defense remained steadfast, denying Spawo any opportunities. The third period saw more action as both teams managed to score—Urgan C for Sham Wolves and Dorjey G for Maryul Spawo. Ultimately, Sham Wolves secured a solid 4-1 victory.

The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) returned to Ladakh for its second season, scheduled to take place from January 4, 2025, to January 13, 2025, at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh.