Brisbane Lightning
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What will it take for your AIHL team to qualify for Finals?
Two teams have already qualified for the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) Finals at O’Brien Icehouse from August 23-25, 2024. The Sydney Bears and Newcastle Northstars will be joined by four other teams. Earlier today, Tristan Metcalfe published an interactive AIHL standings predictor. Feel free to take a look, input your predictions, and tag us…
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Northstars holding onto top spot in the Rurak Conference
In spite of a 7-3 loss to Canberra Brave on Saturday night, the Newcastle Northstars came out fighting on Sunday to win 3-2 in a close battle against Brisbane Lightning at home in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). “At this point in the season, winning is really the only thing that matters,” began Northstars…
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Rhinos secure back-to-back wins and six points
The Central Coast Rhinos kept themselves in playoff contention, defeating Brisbane Lightning 6-3 on Saturday night and Adelaide Adrenaline 4-2 on Sunday night. Central Coast Rhino’s forward David-James Jeremy shared, “Two wins at home is fantastic by anybody’s standard, especially for us in the position we’re in. It’s the first time in our history I…
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Split weekend in Brisbane’s Intra-Conference Match-Up
Brisbane Lightning defeated the Newcastle Northstars 5-4 on Saturday night in overtime in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Taking the first two of three points of the weekend in their bid for a playoff position on the Rurak Standings. On Sunday night, the Northstars turned the tables, defeating the Lightning 5-1. They took home…
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Clickin’ Tenders
One of the hot topics in any AIHL season is always goaltending. In the first half of the 2024 AIHL season, we have seen some incredible goaltending – from imports and locals alike. If you feel like it has been even better than last year, you’re not wrong. The overall save percentage for AIHL goalies…
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Around the AIHL – Round 11
Upsets, close games, blowouts, round 11 of Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) action had it all and more. Here’s a quick trip around the league where the results have significant playoff implications. Melbourne Mustangs 5-3 Melbourne Ice A derby game is the perfect start to the hockey weekend, and the Mustangs played hosts to their…
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Around the AIHL – Round 10
Nine games were played across the weekend in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Records were broken, a top of the table clash did not disappoint, and there was a bevy of brilliant performances. Sydney Ice Dogs 6-5 Brisbane Lightning (OT) The Ice Dogs ended a five-game skid with a victory over the Lightning on…
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Brisbane Lightning Mid-Season Report Card
Brisbane Lightning mid-season report card – Current rating: Happy to be in the Rurak Conference. A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I contracted RSV from day care. We felt horrendous. But while we were sick, and she was home, we received an email from the day care centre warning parents about a chicken…
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Around the AIHL – Round 9
Round nine of Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) action delivered some surprising results and close contests. Hockey Hype Australia takes a quick look at the results around the league. Brisbane Lightning 4-1 Melbourne Mustangs With Scott Timmins suspended for spearing, and Dean Klomp, Vadim Virjassov, and Matt Armstrong all unavailable, the Mustangs were up against…
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Around the AIHL – Round 8
The latest round of Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) action saw some movement in the Rurak Conference, and playoff prospects for the reigning champions dwindle in the Hellyer Conference. Hockey Hype Australia takes a quick look at the results around the league. It was billed as ‘Mega Round’ by Hockey Hype Australia member and AIHL…
