PFL Div 1 2011

The Penang Floorball League, Division 1 has come to an end.

Innebandy!Co has fought through all 5 games to emerge as CHAMPIONS for the

Penang Floorball League Division 1 2011.

Here are some results and stats for our run in this year's PFL Div1.

Game 1: Innebandy!Co vs FireBRANDS (9-0)

Our first game was with the newly promoted FireBRANDS from Div2. The club consists of many speedy players and skillfull players, such as '2011 PFL Div1's All-Star' Gary Lee, '2011 KFSPP All-Star' Si Hoo Win Keat and many more. Most of them being also from the Penang Floorball State Development Team. Although some of us were a bit nervous, this being our first game of the league, we managed to finish the game with a win.

Game 2: Innebandy!Co vs Contact (9-2)

The '2010 PFL Div1 2nd Runner-Ups' have acquired a new signing this year, Chiam TerMin, giving other teams a warning for their intent of winning this year's league. Combining their new signing to a team of already experienced players such as Edward Lim, Don Shakir and other new recruits, Team Contact was prepared for a fight. The match was quite physical and was filled with brilliant plays by both teams. However, Innebandy!Co controlled the game from start to finish.

Game 3: Innebandy!Co vs Spearhead (11-1)

Spearhead Floorball Club, another newly promoted team from Div2, having players such as Christopher Koh, Henry Cheang, Syahmi and '2011 KFSPP All-Star' Calvin Lim. Another physical and fast team just like FireBRANDS, Spearhead was determined to prove their worth in Div1. Innebandy!Co maintained possession throughout the game and cruised with a win.

Game 4: Innebandy!Co vs Frontliners Spartans (13-1)

This was probably the most mentally challenging game throughout the league for Innebandy!Co.

With our key players, Deswyn Wan and Sam Teoh, unavailable due to work commitments, Innebandy!Co faced Frontliners Spartans. With a focused and a 'Quitting is Unthinkable' attitude, Innebandy!Co surprised everyone and proved that teamwork and focused minds can overcome even the greatest setbacks.

Game 5: Innebandy!Co vs Ztec Phoenix (8-3)

The title decider of 2011 PFL Div1. With Deswyn Wan and Sam Teoh having returned from their work, Innebandy!Co was once again in full force. Ztec Phoenix is one of the strongest sides in the league, having players such as Adrian Koay, Jack, Daniel Cheah and Jo-Wyee, who came all the way back from the United States. The most important game for Innebandy!Co and Ztec Phoenix. The win would determine the champion. Another physical and tactical match, Innebandy!Co developed great plays, fought the last game with all our hearts and pulled through to win.

Here are the statistics for Team Innebandy!Co in PFL Division 1 2011.

1) Bryan Looi (9+5=14)

2) Nicholes Ong (11+1=12)

3) Deswyn Wan (9+2=11)

4) Jason Chew (5+2=7)

5) David Kok (4+3=7)

6) Nicholas Teoh (3+4=7)

7) Timothy Kok (3+2=5)

8) Previn Mohan (3+1=4)

9) Sam Teoh (1+3=4)

10) Eric Wong (0+1=1)

11) Rooban Chand (0+1=1)

12) Kao Lin Ken (0+1=1)

*incomplete team photo. Official team photos coming soon!

Player of the Month: April [Female]

Full Name:

Sybrina Ng Wey Yee

Date of birth:

4 October 1996

Number of years played:

3 years

Position on court:

Centre

Stick:

Salming Varsity 30 [Left Shooter]

Number of sticks:

3

Most admired floorball player(s):

Jeremy Yeap - because he's my inspiration.

Best/Favourite Teammate(s):

Pei Yi, Huey Yuen, Sally - we can communicate 'gua.

How do you feel having been selected as Innebandy!Co's 'Player of the Month'?

Unexpected. Happy lor.

If you could chose your jersey number, what would it be and why ?

7 - cause its God's favourite number.

Favourite song during physical training:

None.

Most memorable moment in floorball:

This year's Wave Challenge.

Anything you want to tell floorballers in Penang?

Listen to the coaches advice. Take every game as an experience.

Deswyn Wan [Team Livestrong Coach] :

'Kecik-kecik cili padi'. She always always pay 100% concentration in all training sessions. You can see she is focus and determine when she plays the game. Reason why you won YouthWave 2011 is because you played with the right mentality. You displayed insane courage and reminding yourself that quitting is unthinkable. Looking forward for more medal collections from you. =)

Sam Teoh [Team Elite Coach] :

What can I say about Sybrina? Well, she's one of the toughest innebabes in the club! Despite multiple sprains ankle she suffered she still comes for every training! She is a player that is very dedicated to floorball and to the club. She may look cute but when she mean business you better stay outta her way. Grabbed her first gold medal for wavechallenge 2011 and i believe more will come her way in the future!

Player of the Month: April [Male]

Full Name:

Radin Fazlan Amir

Date of Birth:
4 December 1994

Number of years played:

6 months

Position on court:

Left Forward

Stick:

Canadien Ninetyone 36 [Right shooter]

Number of sticks:

1

Most admired floorball player(s):

Deswyn and Sam - because they both can jaga work and floorball at the same time.

Best/Favourite Teammate(s):

Divesh - I've always played with him. I feel "shiok" when I play with him.

How do you feel having been selected as Innebandy!Co's 'Player of the Month'?

Nothing. Shiok.

If you could chose your jersey number, what would it be and why ?

5 - a very nice number.

Favourite song during physical training:

None.

Most memorable moment in floorball:

The 1st goal I scored in Division 2 this year.

Anything you want to tell the floorballers in Penang?

Train hard and try to be the best.

Deswyn Wan [Team LiveSTRONG Coach] :

First of all, congratulations to you. I think you deserve it because you showed improvement every single week. Yes, sometimes you have your 'soft' side (HAHAHA) but you've persevered through those moments. Great team spirit, superb character and always willing to listen to our comments.

Sam Teoh [Team Elite Coach] :

Radin the Alladin! Ok jokes aside. When I first met him he seems to be pretty soft on court. But now I believe he's stronger physically and mentally. He proved that he is worthy to be a "starter player" in LiveSTRONG during his short duration of training with the team and bagging a few goals in his debut for division 2 is very impressive. Continue to train hard and believe you will be in team Elite one day!