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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 Ice table! The segment is part of ESPN’s annual “The Ocho” program, which showcases little-known sports which are played at a high level.

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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 Jesse Douty.

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Owen Giraldo Air Hockey Career Highlights part 1

Posted on July 13, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

Some highlights from the career of the late Owen Giraldo. Part 1 includes Owen’s match with defending champion Tim Weissman at the 1994 Worlds in California, and the first 2 games of the finals between Owen and Mark Robbins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rafz4JJj-mQ

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Hernandez vs. Dubuisson Challenge Match 1986

Posted on July 13, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

After losing to Bob Dubuisson in 2 consecutive National finals, Robert Hernandez goes to the Dark Horse in Boulder CO to challenge Dubuisson for the #1 USAA Ranking. Feb. 15, 1986.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYEGYZI9Gv8

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1985 Boulder Nationals, Dubuisson vs. Hernandez

Posted on July 13, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

Bob Dubuisson is at the height of his greatness in 1985 as he attempts to capture his second National title of the year against the lightning-fast Robert Hernandez.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQVHvNkUjS0

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1985 Challenge Match for #1, Phil Arnold vs. Bob Dubuisson

Posted on July 13, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

End of the 7-set match for #1 USAA World Ranking. Phil Arnold of Houston challenges Bob Dubuisson at the Dark Horse in Boulder, Colorado, May 1985.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXHyerPU444

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1985 Houston Nationals Highlights

Posted on July 13, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

Bob Dubuisson vs. Vince Schappell; Barbara Marquis vs. Patrice Nale, Women’s finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTJN02qnStk

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Classic Air Hockey: 1984 Boulder Nationals Highlights

Posted on April 20, 2020 by goldstandardairhockey

Tim Weissman vs. John Stucky; Barbara Marquis vs. Jenny Spencer; Paul Marshall vs. Don Bearden; Mark Robbins vs. Robert Hernandez, Finals.

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