The past of the underdogs. Started 12 Years ago at the PJ Arena opposite Assunta Hospital. The name Underdogs was choosen because we were a fresh new team entering a Roller Hockey tournament for the first time ever. All players were new and young at that time.
Underdogs has a double meaning to that name. un‧der‧dog [uhn-der-dawg, -dog] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1 One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle, as in sports or politics.
2 One that is at a disadvantage.
[Origin: 1875–80, American; under- + dog1]
So that’s how we came up with that name.
The Players of that time in the 1st Roller Hockey tournament in 1995 was,
Craig Lee was the captain of the team, Kevin Danker, Andy, Nora, Jarrod, Ramesh, Jeremy, Ah Chai, Azlan, Adrian Chow, Ridzwan and manager, Uncle John Lee. After winning the under 15 tournament, the team grew larger and continued winning other tournaments. With the help of Uncle John and the other parents, Underdogs was then sponsored by many companies such as French Sports brand: Le Coq Sportif, Rollerblade, Agip Oils, Milo, Slazenger, GS Gill and Dunlop.
Underdogs then entered other categories such as Under 18 and the open category which we had lots of experience gained.
That’s all so far I can remember not forgetting the field trips and the demo competitions all around Malaysia.
Underdogs… A name, A Team, A Friendship, A Vision that will live Forever.
-craig UD22-
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