M.L. Krisada Kasemsant, President of the Ice Hockey Association of Thailand, welcomed Roman Rotenberg, Vice President of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation and Head Coach of the Russian national team, during his visit to discuss the development of ice hockey in both countries. The discussions focused on laying a strong foundation and raising the standard of Thai youth ice hockey players.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on approaches to youth player development, including sharing coaching knowledge and training methods based on Russian standards. In addition, the Russian national team organized an ice hockey clinic to pass on skills and experience to Thai youth players, followed by a friendly match to strengthen the relationship between the two nations.
M.L. Krisada Kasemsant stated that this was a positive and encouraging opportunity for Thai youth players to train and learn from the Russian national team, one of the world's leading ice hockey nations. The activities provided an important opportunity for young Thai players to gain firsthand experience and learn about Russia's player development methods, which they can adapt and apply to improve their own skills.
Another key outcome of the meeting was the establishment of a framework to support and promote youth ice hockey development in Thailand through bilateral cooperation. This includes exchanging coaching knowledge, training techniques, and player development methods tailored to different age groups.
This collaboration marks another important step forward for Thai ice hockey, creating opportunities for young players to learn from one of the world's leading ice hockey nations and build on their experiences to further develop Thai players in the future.
