Gordon Goodenough
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Kai Miettinen: ‘Get ready for some wins’
Canberra Brave captain, Kai Miettinen, has been a key part of the hockey landscape in the capital throughout the Brave era. As the team celebrates it’s 10-year-anniversary, 28-year-old Miettinen can trace his journey back to the Canberra Knights period. Like Miettinen, the passionate ice hockey community in Canberra likely finds it difficult pinpointing favourite moments…
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Phil Taylor: The man behind the lens
Phil Taylor is one of the most talented and respected photographers in ice hockey. If you have followed the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) or the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) on socials over the past decade, you have more than likely seen his work. In fact, as someone who has covered the AWIHL…
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Sydney Ice Dogs defeat Adelaide Adrenaline and ‘hockey gods’ for first win of the season
The Sydney Ice Dogs defeated the Adelaide Adrenaline to win its first game of the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) season. For Ice Dogs’ Head Coach Jason Kvisle, the victory was a triumph over incredible adversity. Already struck with injuries, suspensions, and key players away with the Australian national team, the Ice Dogs struggled…
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Sydney Bears pocket points as big test looms ahead
The Sydney Bears secured six big points over the weekend, downing the Ice Dogs in the Sydney derby Friday night 9-2, and then coming from behind four times to defeat the chippy Central Coast Rhinos 8-4. Pocketing the points was crucial ahead of a tough trip to Melbourne this coming weekend. Here are four takeaways…
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Sydney derby showcased in first Friday night game of AIHL season
The Sydney Ice Dogs hosts the Sydney Bears in the first Friday game of the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) season tonight. AIHL fans will enjoy six Friday night games over the course of the season. All six of the Friday games are derby games, two of which feature the Bears against the Ice…
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AIHL Team of the Week: Week One
Each week, the Hockey Hype Australia team will individually select a team of the week, consisting of three forwards, two defensemen, and a goaltender. The internal votes will be tallied to bring you, the fans, the AIHL team of the week. It’s a task that is sure to generate discussion from passionate fans, perplexed that…
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Special guests enjoy spectacle of Sydney Derby
The puck dropped on the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League over the weekend, and the Sydney Derby enjoyed a packed VIP area to mark the occasion. NSW Minister for Sport, the Hon Steve Kamper MP, dropped the puck to begin the festivities. Mr Kamper told Hockey Hype Australia that it was the first live hockey…
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Nathan Walker nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
The National Hockey League (NHL) announced earlier today that Australian and St Louis Blues’ forward Nathan Walker was a nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. According to the NHL website, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to “the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey”.…
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Sydney Bears’ Head Coach Tyler Huberty: ‘I’m expecting our team to have a very successful season’
Hockey Hype Australia is thrilled to announce the new Head Coach of the Sydney Bears, Tyler Huberty. Huberty has been the Assistant Coach at Oklahoma University for the past four years and is excited at the opportunity to coach a Goodall Cup contender. Hockey Hype Australia spoke to Huberty about his hockey journey, the transition…
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Aussie Flyers Chasing Gold in Istanbul
The Australian Senior Women’s National Team is in Türkiye to compete in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Division II B Women’s World Championships. Hockey Hype Australia is pleased to provide this tournament preview, which includes links from the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation to watch the games live and on-demand via YouTube. Australia secured gold…
