Interviews
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Vlad Rubes returns to Sydney Bears, AIHL
Sydney Bears and Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) icon Vlad Rubes made a triumphant return behind the bench on Sunday. The new Bears’ bench boss got off to a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Brisbane Lightning GM Ivan Rapchuk on Mike Sirant appointment as Associate Coach: ‘This hiring sends a message’
The Brisbane Lightning franchise made a splash last month, announcing the hiring of Mike Sirant as Associate Coach for season 2024. Sirant brings as impressive a resume as any…
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AWIHL Medals Recap: Melbourne Ice lift Joan McKowen Memorial Trophy
The Melbourne Ice saved its best weekend for last, entering the weekend as the third seed and exiting as champions. Perth recorded its best season with silver, and the…
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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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Getting the Ducks in a row – Melbourne’s bid for an AWIHL team
The Melbourne Ducks are making a bid to join the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) as an expansion franchise. With two exhibition games having already been played and…
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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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Trans-Tasman Series Returns to O’Brien Icehouse
On Tuesday, November 14, Ice Hockey Australia announced via its website that International hockey would return to O’Brien Icehouse. A three-game Trans-Tasman series between rivals Australia and New Zealand…
