PBHA – From Canada, For Portugal
In this episode of the LusoCanada Podcast, Paulo Pereira speaks with Danny Rocha, President of the Portuguese Ball Hockey Association, and David Silva, Vice-President of Operations, about the revival, growth, and future of Team Portugal Ball Hockey. The conversation explores the origins of ball hockey, the PBHA’s founding in 2004, its revival in 2023, the creation of the Men’s Open, Masters, and Legends teams, and the dream of building youth programs and eventually bringing the sport to Portugal. More than a sports story, this episode is about Portuguese pride, diaspora identity, volunteer leadership, and the emotional power of wearing the national crest on the international stage.