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Air Hockey on ESPN!

Posted on August 4, 2022 by goldstandardairhockey

As part of its annual Ocho Day, celebrating “seldom seen sports”, ESPN will feature a 30 minute program filmed at the Dec. 2021 Air Hockey Worlds in Houston, TX. The air hockey program will run on ESPN2 on Aug. 5 … Continue reading →

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2022 Worlds in Houston!

Posted on July 9, 2022 by goldstandardairhockey

The 2022 Air Hockey Worlds are scheduled for Aug. 12-14 at the University of Houston Hilton in Houston, TX. Tournament is open to all players and will determine new USAA World Rankings as well as crown the World champion. To … Continue reading →

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2021 Worlds Streaming Link:

Posted on December 11, 2021 by goldstandardairhockey

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2021 Air Hockey Worlds flyer

Posted on November 22, 2021 by goldstandardairhockey
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2021 Worlds Registration

Posted on October 5, 2021 by goldstandardairhockey

Go here to register for the 2021 Worlds, Dec. 10-12 in Houston, TX! https://2021ahworld.rsvpify.com/ Early bird registration available til Oct. 15.

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2021 Air Hockey Worlds!

Posted on August 5, 2021 by goldstandardairhockey

The 2021 USAA Air Hockey World Championships have been scheduled for Dec. 10-12 in Houston, TX. Open to all players worldwide, the tournament will determine the new World Champion and reset the USAA World Rankings. Doubles are on Friday, with … Continue reading →

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Air Hockey on ESPN!

Posted on August 5, 2021 by goldstandardairhockey

Friday, Aug. 6, 3-3:30 pm ET, 2:00 CT, noon PT, on ESPN2. Gold Standard Games sponsored the ESPN Air Hockey Invitational in Houston. See the best players in the world compete for the $1,000 first prize on a GSG Tournament … Continue reading →

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Owen Giraldo Air Hockey Career Highlights part 3

Posted on October 25, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

Exciting playoff match between Owen and Brian Accrocco for 7th place at the 2004 U.S. Open in Chicago. Believed to be the last known footage of Owen in air hockey competition prior to his death.

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Owen Giraldo Air Hockey Career Highlights part 2

Posted on October 14, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

1994 Worlds final games Owen vs. Mark Robbins; interviews, banquet, awards ceremony; final game of challenge match for USAA #1 World ranking, Owen vs. Mark, January 1995.

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Air Hockey Documentary: Rise of the Young Wolf

Posted on August 2, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

Filmed at the 1991 USAA Nationals at Fame City in Houston, TX. Tim (Young Wolf) Weissman faces a serious challenge as he attempts to continue his dominance in competitive air hockey. Also featuring Robert Hernandez, Paul Marshall, Albert Ortiz, and … Continue reading →

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