A dedicated internal report from 2009 highlights KPMG’s impressive journey during the first-ever Ixelles Corporate Hockey Tournament, where the team advanced all the way to the final. Despite having never played together before, the KPMG players quickly developed strong team spirit, opening the evening with a 3–0 win against L’Oréal, followed by a 3–2 victory over Euroclear.
The article recounts a dramatic match against Procter & Gamble, featuring a former professional player. Even after pushing the game into extra time under “suspicious circumstances,” KPMG narrowly lost 4–2. But the team bounced back powerfully: in the semi-final, they defeated Deloitte 4–2, securing their place in the final as supporters waved a giant KPMG flag from the sidelines.
The final once again pitted KPMG against Procter & Gamble. Despite great effort and fierce determination, KPMG could not resist P&G’s attacking force and lost 5–0 — a deserved victory for what the article calls the tournament’s strongest team. Still, the result did not dampen enthusiasm; the report ends with a rallying call for next year and an open invitation for new players to join the squad.
This document reflects the extraordinary spirit that has marked Hockey Corporate since its beginnings: passion, teamwork, rivalry, and unforgettable memories on and off the pitch.
