Gordon Goodenough
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The Mad Statter – AWIHL Week Two
The Mad Statter is back for week two of the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL). This week we look at a royal robbery, shorthanded shenanigans, a recipe for success, and more. But first, as mentioned last week, I only have the capacity to cover one series per week. Apologies to Brisbane Lightning and Melbourne…
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The Mad Statter – AWIHL Round One
Hockey Hype Australia will be tracking key stats from each week’s Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) action. Whether it’s unsung heroes or gaining insights into why a certain player had an outstanding week, the stats can help reveal factors driving on-ice success. Ideally, I would cover every single game. However, pragmatically I have only…
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Aussie Flyers and Ice Fernz set for Trans-Tasman Series in Newcastle
The New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation and Ice Hockey Australia announced earlier this year that the senior women’s teams will be added to the Trans-Tasman series. Now, the two-game series is set to begin in Newcastle at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium this weekend. Hockey Hype Australia will be at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium covering the…
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Nick Christensen predicts the AIHL Awards
Canberra Brave skater Nick Christensen has submitted his selections for the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) awards. The HHA crew have made their predictions, now we are pleased to present a players’ perspective. Coach – Tyler Huberty Coaching awards I find are always difficult to judge, because coaching is somewhat of a private experience, and…
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HHA Roundtable: AIHL Awards Edition
The Hockey Hype Australia team got together to vote on who they predict will win each Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) award on offer this season. Did they get it right? Have your say in the comments. Coach of the Year Adelaide – Jeremy FriederichBrisbane – Terry KiliwnikCanberra – Stuart PhilpsCentral Coast – Ron KuprowskyMelbourne…
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Sunday Snapshot – AIHL Finals Frenzy
The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) delivered big results last night as the Finals picture became clearer. In the season’s penultimate regular season round, the Brisbane Lightning earned the last spot at Finals, and the Bears secured the H Newman Reid Trophy as regular season champions. Brisbane’s Boondall Bonanza The Adelaide Adrenaline needed to take…
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Sunday Snapshot
After a big night of Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) action last night, one team was eliminated from securing the minor premiership, and others edged closer to Finals qualification. Here’s a quick snapshot of what happened, and significance of today’s games. Hellyer Conference – Mustangs stay alive, Bears still chasing H Newman Reid Trophy in…
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2024 AIHL Player Award Nominations
Hockey Hype Australia is pleased to announce the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) Player Award Nominations. Teams submitted nominations for players and personnel from their respective organisations for five different award categories. When it comes to voting, teams vote for top three selections in each category on a 3, 2, 1 points basis. The…
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‘He’s got that Thunder logo tattooed on his heart’ – Celebrating Jordy Kyros
Jordy Kyros is a pillar of the Perth Thunder. The 32-year-old Perth-born forward recently played his 250th Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) game, all while wearing the Thunder jersey with pride. “He’s one of our pillars, he’s been there since day dot,” Perth Thunder player-coach Ben Breault told Hockey Hype Australia last weekend in Sydney.…
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AWIHL Releases 2024-25 Season Schedule, Appoints Nathan Walker as League Ambassador
The Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) has released the 2024/25 season schedule, and announced Nathan Walker as league ambassador. League Commissioner Michaela Fellowes announced on Hockey Hype Australia’s Weekly Wraparound live podcast an exciting new finals format. With Australian and St Louis Blues forward Nathan Walker and AWIHL Commissioner Michaela Fellowes as guests on…
