 While the Beijing International Ice Hockey League is composed with a significant number of players from Asian origins, only a few players really holds the Chinese nationality.However, in an effort to see more competitive ice hockey games in Beijing, executive George Smith organized series against some local Chinese players during Spring 2009.The "international team" was composed with some invited players from the Beijing International Ice Hockey League, and the "Chinese team" was composed with ex-national Chinese team players living in Beijing and ex-pro players from both defunct Hosa and Nordic Vikings.