Feature Articles

  • Field hockey and ice hockey collaboration benefits Sydney Sirens

    On January 27, 2024, the Sydney Sirens went for a walk as a team after losing to the Perth Inferno in Western Australia. The Sirens, defending champions of the…

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  • How much is a point worth?

    So now that you’ve had a look at where the top scorers in the AIHL come from, and been bored by the technical details – how do different leagues…

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  • How to compare one hockey league to another

    Warning Before we dig into this one, fair warning – this piece is technical and all about methodology, and is mostly concerned with how to get somewhere – rather…

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  • AIHL Import Hunting Grounds

    Over the past decade, imports have scored almost half of AIHL goals, and we all know they are key to the performance of teams. With teams slowly starting to…

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  • ‘I’m on the right path’ – Matúš Trnka’s early success in North America

    Last month, 19-year-old Matúš Trnka earned the USPHL Premier West Region Player of the Week award for the Ontario Jr Reign. Trnka spoke with Hockey Hype Australia about what…

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  • Are import goalies worth it?

    Every year in the AIHL, there is some discussion about whether import goalies are worth taking one of the four import slots in a team on game day –…

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  • Image of Henry York of the CBR Brave. Photo Credit: Jess Fuller

    Henry York: CBR Brave’s Rising Star

    CBR Brave forward Charlie York scored his debut goal in the 2023 AIHL season, a huge step in his journey, he reveals.

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