Courtney Kynaston
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Sirens forced to relocate for 2025/26 season
In a season of turmoil, the Sydney Sirens face another battle in the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL). Macquarie Ice Rink renovations will not be complete in time for the Sirens opening games. Sending the Sirens on a search for a new home. The AWIHL social media shared, “ Due to circumstances outside the…
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2024 Ice Hockey Australia National Tournaments at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
From the 12th to the 21st of July the National tournaments made history being held simultaneously across 10 days at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium. Across all games we saw a lot of very closely matched teams. Close scores with only one or two goal differences emphasised how well our players are developing around the country.…
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All eyes on weekend for final Rurak placements
It’s down to the wire in the final Rurak weekend. On Sunday afternoon the Newcastle Northstars defeated the Central Coast Rhinos 3-2 to extend their lead over the Canberra Brave in the Rurak Conference. It all comes down to one weekend to decide the final placing for one and two. Let’s look at the numbers:…
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Northstars steady at the top of the Rurak Conference
The Newcastle Northstars’ 3-0 victory over the Central Coast Rhinos on Sunday has the Northstars steady at the top of the Rurak Conference. Maintaining a five-point gap over the second-placed Canberra Brave. Goals from Francis Drolet, Daniel Berno and Patrick Nadin had the home crowd on their feet, chanting and celebrating. Feeling the playoffs edging…
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Northstars taking control of their fate
Newcastle had a split weekend in Melbourne, defeated 5-1 by the Mustangs on Saturday and taking a 4-1 victory over the Ice in overtime on Sunday. The Northstars remain at the top of the Rurak Conference with a two-point gap between them and Canberra Brave. Head Coach Kevin Noble shared, “I think for us going…
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Supporting our AIHL and AWIHL Photographers
Social media managers and others trying to promote the sport of ice hockey couldn’t tell the story of our sport without the phenomenal photographers. It is a great pleasure to put together this list of our togs from all over the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) and Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) so you…
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Newcastle Northstars focus on that ‘extra special’ touch
Newcastle Northstars added one point to their tally after a tough battle against the Adelaide Adrenaline on Saturday night, going down 3-2 in a shootout in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Francis Drolet would score early in both periods one and two for the Northstars, but Adelaide responded in the final minutes before each…
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Adelaide Adrenaline Captain Joey MacDougall – ‘We’re fighting our way to the top’
The Adelaide Adrenaline flew to Newcastle to compete on Saturday night, defeating the Northstars 3-2 in a shootout. Adelaide found themselves battling from behind throughout the game, with Newcastle’s Francis Drolet putting the home team in front twice with first and second-period goals. Daniel Chen scored for Adelaide in the last minute of period one…
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Northstars continue their charge
Newcastle Northstars extended their hold on the top place in the Rurak Conference. Travelling to face a doubleheader against the Adelaide Adrenaline during week 14 of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) securing three out of six possible points. Saturday night Northstars defeated the Adrenaline 4-3 in overtime. Sunday night it was the Adrenaline defeating…
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Don’t Count Adelaide Out
Adelaide faced a doubleheader against Newcastle on the weekend, securing three out of six possible points. Saturday night, the Newcastle Northstars defeated the Adelaide Adrenaline 4-3 in overtime, and on Sunday night, the Adrenaline defeated the Northstars 3-2 in the shootout. Going to overtime in both games left fans on the edge of their seats.…
