One thing people do not think of when they think about Israel is ice hockey. Israel is not known for its ice skating rinks, or even for ice in any form.

Israel has tried numerous times to develop an ice skating culture, but it has never really taken off. Some ice skating rinks have opened, only to close shortly after. Even the few that have survived are not real ice. The only one, I think, that is real ice is the ice skating rink in Metulla.

Yet, despite all that, the Israel Ice Hockey team has applied for the 2014 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Tournament in Sochi. 32 mens teams have applied. The top 9 teams automatically qualify, while an additional 3 teams will be approved based on performance during a series of qualifying tournaments. (source: Yahoo Sports)

Qualify, win or lose - whatever is going to happen, they really have a very cool jersey!

Good luck to the Israel Ice Hockey team!!!!