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==Champions==
==Champions==
===Single Division===
===Single Division===
*2009: Al Ain Vipers
*[[2009 Desert Cup|2009]]: Al Ain Vipers
*2008: Qatar Canucks 1
*[[2008 Desert Cup|2008]]: Qatar Canucks 1
*2007: Dubai Mighty Camels
*2007: Dubai Mighty Camels
===B Division===
===B Division===
*2016: GCC Aeros
*2016: GCC Aeros
*2015: GCC Aeros
*2015: GCC Aeros
*2014: Dubai Camels
*[[2014 Desert Cup|2014]]: Dubai Camels
*2013: CNAQ Breakers
*2013: CNAQ Breakers
*2012: CNAQ Breakers
*2012: CNAQ Breakers
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*2016: Qatar Raiders
*2016: Qatar Raiders
*2015: Qatar Oryx
*2015: Qatar Oryx
*2014: Qatar Breakers
*[[2014 Desert Cup|2014]]: Qatar Breakers
*2013: Gensler Giants
*2013: Gensler Giants
*2012: Bahrain Sharks
*2012: Bahrain Sharks

Revision as of 18:03, 7 July 2024

The Desert Cup is an international ice hockey tournament that has been staged at the Villagio Ice Rink in Doha, Qatar, since 2007 and currently consists of B and C divisions.

The Dubai Mighty Camels won the inaugural edition of the Desert Cup, staged from March 29-31, 2007. The Qatar Canucks 1 claimed the 2008 tournament over their fellow Canucks 2 side with a 4-1 win in the final. The 2009 Desert Cup was won by the Al Ain Vipers, who defeated the Abu Dhabi Scorpions 5-1 to earn the trophy.

The CNAQ Breakers won the B Division for four straight years from 2010 to 2013. The Gensler Giants from Abu Dhabi claimed the C Division in 2013, ending a three year run of titles for the Bahrain Sharks.[1] The Dubai Camels ended the CNAQ Breakers B Division-dominance in 2014 with a 5-4 victory over them in the final. The Qatar Breakers claimed the C Division by defeating the Qatar Canucks 3-2.[2]

At the 2015 tournament, the Bahraini GCC Aeros won the B Division over the Qatar Canucks while the Qatar Oryx claimed the C Division by defeating the Qatar Raiders. Teams from Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai and Saudi Arabia took part in the competition.[3]

Champions

Single Division

  • 2009: Al Ain Vipers
  • 2008: Qatar Canucks 1
  • 2007: Dubai Mighty Camels

B Division

  • 2016: GCC Aeros
  • 2015: GCC Aeros
  • 2014: Dubai Camels
  • 2013: CNAQ Breakers
  • 2012: CNAQ Breakers
  • 2011: CNAQ Breakers
  • 2010: CNAQ Breakers

C Division

  • 2016: Qatar Raiders
  • 2015: Qatar Oryx
  • 2014: Qatar Breakers
  • 2013: Gensler Giants
  • 2012: Bahrain Sharks
  • 2011: Bahrain Sharks
  • 2010: Bahrain Sharks

References