Sean O’Connor
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Aussie Flyers Finish Fourth in 2026 IIHF Worlds Division 2A
The Australian Women’s team, the Aussie Flyers, finish fourth at the 2026 IIHF World Championships Division 2A tournament. Surviving the drop on the first opportunity after promotion last season, the tournament was a successful first fore into this level for the Aussie Flyers. A Shorter Tournament It was an unusual tournament for the Aussie Flyers…
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2026 AIHL Season Preview
Welcome to the 2026 AIHL season preview. Season 2026 of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) is upon us. Today let’s look at some of the big changes, transfers and talking points about the season ahead. Sydney Welcomed Back The AIHL is back to a 10 team 155 game season in 2026 with both Sydney…
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2026 AIHL Season Schedule Released
The 2026 AIHL season schedule has been released by the league. It offers up a bumper season of 150 regular season games plus a further five Finals games. The regular season will run from Friday 17 April 2026 and conclude on Sunday 23 August 2026. The Finals weekend will then follow on the last weekend…
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Australia Withdraws from 2026 IIHF World Championships
Australia withdraws 2026 World Championships. Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) has made the difficult decision to withdraw the Mightyroos, the Australian Men’s national team, from the IIHF World Championships Division 2A tournament for 2026. Australia has been set to fly out and compete in the Division 2A tournament in Al Ain, UAE in mid-April 2026. Reason…
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Perth Inferno Crowned 2025-26 AWIHL Champions
The ‘West is Best’ statement is finally true in the AWIHL. The Perth Inferno have been crowned champions of Australia, winning the AWIHL and hoisting the John McKowen Memorial Trophy for the first time in 2025-26. Six Seasons in the Making It feels like this moment has been a matter of when not if ever…
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Mighty Bucks Win Silver Medal at Division 2B in 2026
The Australian U20’s men’s team, the Mighty Bucks, win a silver medal at IIHF World Championships Division 2B in 2026. In an exciting 2026 tournament, the Mighty Bucks improved on their 2025 showing by finishing second place in Division 2B, claiming a silver medal. Warm up to 2026 Tournament Australia warmed up for the 2026…
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Junior Flyers Relegated from Division 1B in 2026
The Australian Junior Flyers relegated from Division 1B in 2026. It was a tough year at the IIHF World Championships for Australia’s U18 women’s team, known as the Junior Flyers. A sixth-place finish in Division 1B unfortunately means relegation to Division 2A for next year (2027). Warm up to 2026 Tournament The team, playing in…
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Anand Oberoi is Back for the Rhinos in 2026
Anand Oberoi will grace the Australian Ice Hockey League again in 2026, signing once more with the Central Coast Rhinos. The Canadian goaltender has become a permanent fixture in the AIHL the last couple of years, winning club awards, setting league records and becoming one of the stars of the league and Rhinos. Oberoi is…
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Kerry Goulet Re-signs with Melbourne Ice for 2026
Championship winning coach Kerry Goulet re-signs with Melbourne Ice for the upcoming 2026 AIHL season. Goulet will be back on the Ice bench for 2026 for his 4th straight season. Kerry has signed a 1 year contract extension. This news continues the journey Ice fans have been on for the past 3 years. Last season…
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2025 AIHL Season Award Winners
Here are the 2025 AIHL season award winners. It was a long exciting AIHL season in 2025. We witnessed lots of fresh faces, joyous moments and deep blues. These are the players that have been recognised to set the bar the highest throughout the regular season and Finals. Mick McCormack Cup (MVP) Yu Hikosaka is…
