3rd Annual Computer Architects' Ice Hockey Game
Theory vs. Practice
Date: Monday, June 11th, during ACM FCRC
Time: 11:30 PM
Location: IceTown La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Contact: Gabriel Loh (loh <at> cc.gatech.edu)
Tim Sherwood (sherwood <at> cs.ucsb.edu)

Final Score: ISCA 6, STOC 4

We had an epic battle between the ISCA and STOC hockey crowds this past Monday night. Throngs of fans from both sides flocked to the rink to support their teams. In the end, the ISCA team prevailed, but it was a hard-fought match with dazzling goals and highlight-reel saves. A good time was had by all, and we're all looking forward to the rematch at the next FCRC. Full photographic documentation can be found here (courtesy of Diana Franklin). Additional photos can be found here (courtesy of Catherine McGeoch).

Marc ripping a shot toward the goal. L-to-R (standing): David "Coach" Kaeli, Fred Chong, Gabriel Loh, Carl Beckmann, David Albonesi, Marc Tremblay, Matt Farrens, David August, Benjamin Ylvisaker, Craig Zilles. Kneeling: Tim Sherwood, David Wood.

About

For two years running, we've gotten a group of computer architects together and have had a great time playing friendly games of ice hockey. We're planning on doing it again this year during FCRC in San Diego, CA!

There's a twist to it this year. Traditionally, we've held this game during ISCA. Since ISCA is part of FCRC this year, we'll have a larger slice of the overall computer science community at FCRC which allows us to attempt to arrange a friendly match between computer architecture and theory communities!

We hope to see you out on the ice!

Sign Up

  • Computer architects, please send an email to Gabe at loh (at) cc.gatech.edu and cc: Tim Sherwood at sherwood (at) cs.ucsd.edu.
  • Theorists, please go to the Theory of Computing Hockey Page

Volunteers?

We could use a scorekeeper and one or more photographers. If you're interested, talk to Gabe. A referee would be nice as well.

Location, Directions, Travel, Cost, etc.

The total cost will be determined when we get the final list of players. It will likely work out to about $20 each.

Rink Info
Ice Town La Jolla (icetown.com)
4545 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
858-452-9110
Directions from conference hotel

For transportation, we will just carpool. We anticipate many people having rental cars, so we will set up a meeting place/time and go from there. More emails will go around the week before FCRC for the final organization of rides.

We Need Sponsors!

We've had two highly successful ice hockey games so far. If your company is looking for an opportunity to sponsor a highly-visible event, please get in contact with us. We are looking for full or partial sponsors to cover the expenses for the ice rink, transportation, and/or jerseys (which could proudly display your corporate logo!).

Rules

The 2007 Computer Architecture Ice Hockey game will be a friendly, no-check ice hockey game open to computer architects and theoreticians (fee to be determined). This is an opportunity to rub elbows with friends and colleagues with a common interest. Participants should be able to skate (and stop), but need not be experienced hockey players. Participants must wear protective equipment (helmet, gloves, shin guards, and cup/pelvic protector at the minimum; full pads are strongly recommended). We will use a regular (hard) puck, but slap shots are restricted (permitted only if there is no one between you and the goalie, since not everyone has full pads). No body-checking is allowed at any time.

Much of the text above has been adapted from Adam Butts' page for "The First (Annual?) ISCA Hockey Game".

Photos

From the Third Annual hockey game:
From the First Annual hockey game:


Maintained by Gabe
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