Interviews
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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 the award means to him, and his experiences in North America. Trnka was a key part of Australia’s U20 Men’s team that won gold at the…
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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 will be played between March 15-17, 2024. Both governing bodies, Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) and the New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation (NZIHF), enjoy a good working…
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‘Unbelievable’ spectacle as first NHL game in Australia is a huge success
Hockey fans in Australia who had the opportunity to attend the 2023 NHL Global Series in Melbourne were treated to a spectacular game between the Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings at Rod Laver Arena.
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Arizona Coyotes would ‘love for the NHL to come back’ to Australia
Hockey Hype Australia spoke to members of the Arizona Coyotes organisation – General Manager Bill Armstrong, Head Coach André Tourigny, and players Nick Bjugstad and Nick Schmaltz about the team’s NHL Global Series experience in Melbourne.
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Los Angeles Kings ‘want to be a part of growth’ of ice hockey in Australia
Hockey Hype Australia spoke to three members of the Los Angeles Kings organisation about the NHL’s exploration of the Australian hockey market. All three members had positive comments on the foundations and future of the sport down under.
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Hockey Hype Australia Secures NHL Media Accreditation
On Monday, September 11, 2023, Hockey Hype Australia secured NHL Media Accreditation for the NHL Global Series event in Melbourne. Co-founders Andrew Macdougall and Gordon Goodenough commented on the significance of accreditation and the event.
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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.
