Like a wandering knight-errant of old, former Edmonton Oiler and 10-year NHL veteran Shjon Podein is roaming far from home in search of not-so-chivalrous adventure.

Based in the picturesque Japanese city of Nikko, he sallies forth on weekly crusades to test his mettle against Vikings, Dragons and Lions – not to mention the usual challenges of a new culture and new language.

Welcome to the Asia Hockey League …. [.continue.]

Former Flyer Shjon Podein talks about playing in the Asian Hockey League.
I wasn’t aware that there was an Asian Hockey League. In recent years there has been several Asian basketball and baseball players make it to the NBA and MLB. I wonder how long before some good hockey players start coming from that region of the world.