Hahaha, I have skated there! The only one I knew of was in megamall. The entire 2 years I was there, I didn't hear anybody even mention anything about hockey. The only conversations I would have about hockey were with the figure skaters who asked if there was a local club team. There was a roller hockey club in Quezon.. but no hint of icehockey. Its actually the OPS V.3. I love it. I got it for $80 on team discount from my LHS when they were first released. I think harrow is trying to get rid of them to make room for the new Christian ops' so you can find good deals on them if you look around. The v.3 is top end for Harrow, but with its weight, its hardly a "top of the line" stick compaired to other brands with lighter models. I use it when I play d because its a tank.. I have had it for 4 months already and it doesnt have a single chip on it. It also does have the sandpaper-ish grip too it (which is nice.. because it doesnt peel off). I dont think they offer a non-textured shaft. They have the kind that I have and a rubberized style that is even more grippy. I am not a fan of grip shafts, but this one is a nice compromise. All around, its a nice stick and will make a nice shaft when (if?) it ever breaks.