In Mali, ice hockey is not very popular sport. Only ice hockey arena is located in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Mali's ice hockey association, MIHA, controls Mali's national ice hockey team. Mali has played two international matches. First game was 2001 against Sudan, which Mali lost 8-2. Second game was in 2003, when Mali faced Tanzania. Mali won their first international match against Tanzania, by score 7-1. Mali's ice hockey league is played in winter. Many years, the champion has been Bamako Warriors. Bamako Warriors also played a friendly match against former NHL-team Winnipeg Jets in 1978. The match was played in Switzerland. Bamako Warriors lost that game 16-0, which is their biggest lost in their history. Links *
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