About the Elements Hockey Rink
Elements Hockey Rink
Elements Hockey Rink offers skaters an experience like none other in Hong Kong. We are the first ice skating rink to integrate the “pay as you skate” concept using the automated Octopus system. Our ‘Open Rink’ design concept removes the need for a ticket booth, therefore eliminating lineups and congestion.
“Elements Hockey Rink” does not operate on fixed time sessions, apart from the short resurface duration, this ensures that skaters have the most flexible access anytime during the day. Parents accompanying junior skaters can enter the back of house area freely to watch or assist their children. We provide unique safety Seal Handrails for first time skaters and families in adorable designs, which will assure you wonderful memories to cherish for years to come.
Meet The Coaches
Get to know our experienced coaches dedicated to developing young hockey talent.
Referee in Chief
Senior Coach
Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Chris Ivany brings with him a wealth of experience to the Hong Kong hockey world. After playing Junior B hockey, he began his coaching and refereeing career while teaching high school in Nova Scotia.
In 2002 he began coaching minor hockey, and by 2005 he played a pinnacle role in building a successful new hockey program at Cape Breton Highlands Academy as head coach. During this time, Chris graduated to a Level 4 referee through attending high performance camps alongside fellow elite referees in Nova Scotia.
After moving to Hong Kong in 2011, Chris took a break from hockey but after several years decided to return to the game he loves. In 2019, he launched Asia’s first hockey podcast, Across The Pond, to expand the game in the region through storytelling. Many interviews and conversations later, Chris often highlights and celebrates how far hockey has come in Asia in just a few short years. He has had the pleasure and privilege of sitting down with some of hockey’s biggest names, including Eric Lindros, Jeremy Roenick, Kerry Fraser and more, along with key figures in Hong Kong and Asia’s greater hockey scene – people who bring so much inspiration to the game.
Currently Chris is Director of Hockey Operations, Referee-in-Chief, Co-commissioner of the SCIHL and Junior Tigers Island Leagues, Commissioner of the Asia Super League, Head Coach of the U13 and U15 Greater Bay Lions programs and Tournament Director for the Greater Bay Championship. With a lifetime of experience, dedication, integrity and passion for the game, he is a valuable member of the Junior Tigers program.
Co-Director of Player Development
Coach Lu began his ice hockey journey at 3 years old, inspired by professional players who frequented his parents’ restaurant after their home games. Growing up in a small French Alps town with a top-tier team, he developed a deep passion for the sport early on.
Training extensively with one of the best clubs, he joined the youth National team at 16. After moving to a club for national players, he embarked on a semi-pro and pro career, highlighted by playing alongside NHL players during the 2004-2005 lockout and later going pro in Sweden. Despite recurring injuries, Coach Lu continued to excel, transitioning to semi-pro play and earning coaching qualifications.
His coaching career began as a teenager, to spend more time on ice, but quickly evolved into a profound passion, especially for working with young kids in the U7 to U11 age groups. His dedication has inspired many young athletes, some of whom have gone on to play professionally, including one who recently made it to the NHL. Twelve years ago, he founded a successful ice hockey school in the Czech Republic, which thrived until the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seven years ago, Coach Lu moved to Asia, starting with an NHL Camp in Shanghai, before spending six successful years with the HK Typhoons Selects, where he earned six Red Champions hats in Mi5’s. His coaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive and engaging environment for young athletes to develop their skills, learn valuable life lessons, and enjoy the game.
We are thrilled to have Coach Lu as a part of our team, bringing his wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our young athletes. His journey and achievements are a testament to his commitment to the sport and his ability to nurture and develop talent at every level.
Hailing from Hradec Králové, Rudi began his hockey journey inspired by the Czech Republic’s victory at the 1998 Nagano Olympics. He went on to play key years with HC Dynamo Pardubice, sharing the ice with legends like Dominik Hašek and David Krejčí, and captured a Czech championship title in 2012.
In 2013, Rudi joined Mountfield HK, where he continued to compete while also representing the University of Hradec Králové for four seasons. Between 2014–2018, he began focusing on coaching, leading goalie programs at Mountfield HK and with the Czech International Hockey Camps. During this time, he worked closely with several promising goaltenders, including Jan Kasal, Tomáš Vomáčka, and Karel Vejmelka, supporting their development through structured training and consistent mentorship.
Rudi’s first international coaching experience came in 2017, when he led a month-long goalie clinic in Shanghai in partnership with the Czech International Hockey Camp, introducing a new generation of players in Asia to elite European goaltending techniques. In 2018, he joined the Hong Kong Typhoons as Head Goalie Coach, where he spent two impactful seasons developing goalies across multiple age groups before stepping away during the COVID years.
The depth of experience and passion that Rudi brings to the Junior Tigers program is invaluable, helping to elevate goalie development with both structure and heart.
Co-Director of Player Development
We are thrilled to welcome our newest coaching hire Matti Fagerstrom—41 years young from the land of a thousand lakes, Finland.
Matti grew up and played his junior years in the true hockey town of Hämeenlinna, where a lifelong passion for the sport led him to pursue coaching at the highest level. He is a graduate of the prestigious Sports Coaching and Management program at Haaga-Helia Vierumäki University, the only university in the world offering a major specifically in ice hockey coaching. This ICCE-endorsed program blends Finland’s world-renowned hockey culture with athlete-centered coaching, international collaboration with the IIHF and Finnish Ice Hockey Association, and hands-on youth development experience (U10–U16).
Since graduating 15 years ago, Matti has coached in top European junior leagues (U15, U17, U18, U20) and with national teams in the UAE, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Known for doing things the “right way,” he prioritizes team culture while fostering individual growth—bringing unmatched expertise, experience professionalism, and passion to our program.
Matti joins the Junior Tigers organization as Head Coach for the expanded U13-U16 program for the 2025-26 season.
Growing up in Montreal, Philippe found hockey a way of life. Starting at the age of three, he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the top players in his age group. This early success instilled in him the values of dedication, teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of excellence – qualities he carried with him throughout his athletic career.
Philippe’s competitive spirit led him to excel in American football, where he was a key member of one of Quebec’s most dominant juvenile teams. Their back-to-back national championships testify to his commitment to strategy, discipline, and pushing limits – attributes that translate seamlessly to the ice.
As a coach, Philippe is passionate about sharing his knowledge and inspiring young athletes. His experience in teaching defensive strategies in football provides a unique perspective on hockey, emphasizing the importance of positioning, anticipation, and reading the play. He understands that success in both sports requires not only physical skill but also mental toughness and a strong work ethic.
Beyond the rink, Philippe is a successful partner at a leading immigration law firm, demonstrating his ability to excel in diverse fields. He also proudly represents Hong Kong in international ball hockey competitions, proving his enduring love for the game. With Philippe, your child will learn from a coach who embodies the spirit of a champion, both on and off the ice. He’ll instill in them the values of teamwork, perseverance, and strategic thinking, helping them reach their full potential as hockey players and individuals.
Tyler Doherty has been a long-time coach of the Junior Tigers having lived in Hong Kong since 2012. Tyler is from Canada and former professional player with a diverse and accomplished background in the sport. He played junior hockey with the Langley Hornets in the BCHL and the Fernie Ghostriders in the AWHL before competing at the university level with Concordia University in the CIS. Tyler’s professional playing career spanned from the early 2000s into the 2020s and included time in the Central Hockey League with the Mississippi RiverKings, Division 3 in Sweden with Dio GoIF and was played for the Macau Aces of the CIHL during his time in Hong Kong.
Tyler has a diverse coaching experience serving as the head coach of the Hong Kong U18 National Team during the 2013-14 World Junior Championship tournament. He has also been involved in youth hockey coaching in Vancouver and volunteering with community hockey programs. A key part of his coaching career was his role at the Banff Hockey Academy, a prestigious prep hockey and academic program founded by his father, Bill Doherty. At the academy, Tyler helped develop young athletes in a demanding environment that combined rigorous hockey training with academic excellence.
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