Newcastle Northstars
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HHA Roundtable: AIHL Awards Edition
The Hockey Hype Australia team got together to vote on who they predict will win each Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) award on offer this season. Did they get it right? Have your say in the comments. Coach of the Year Adelaide – Jeremy FriederichBrisbane – Terry KiliwnikCanberra – Stuart PhilpsCentral Coast – Ron KuprowskyMelbourne…
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Finals Preview – Newcastle Northstars
2024 started on a hot streak for the Northstars, and they rode that wave through to the top position in the Rurak Conference, earning a vital day off on Friday that will set them up well in their quest for a seventh Goodall Cup. 2024 Record Overall record (13W – 3OTW – 7OTL – 7L)…
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All eyes on weekend for final Rurak placements
It’s down to the wire in the final Rurak weekend. On Sunday afternoon the Newcastle Northstars defeated the Central Coast Rhinos 3-2 to extend their lead over the Canberra Brave in the Rurak Conference. It all comes down to one weekend to decide the final placing for one and two. Let’s look at the numbers:…
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Sunday Snapshot – AIHL Finals Frenzy
The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) delivered big results last night as the Finals picture became clearer. In the season’s penultimate regular season round, the Brisbane Lightning earned the last spot at Finals, and the Bears secured the H Newman Reid Trophy as regular season champions. Brisbane’s Boondall Bonanza The Adelaide Adrenaline needed to take…
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Northstars steady at the top of the Rurak Conference
The Newcastle Northstars’ 3-0 victory over the Central Coast Rhinos on Sunday has the Northstars steady at the top of the Rurak Conference. Maintaining a five-point gap over the second-placed Canberra Brave. Goals from Francis Drolet, Daniel Berno and Patrick Nadin had the home crowd on their feet, chanting and celebrating. Feeling the playoffs edging…
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Who are the form teams of the AIHL?
The old adage says that form is temporary, but class is permanent. Now, because of the internet rotting our brains, our attention span is also temporary – so let’s look at form in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). This is of particular interest as we head towards the Hungry Jacks AIHL Finals Series in…
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Sunday Snapshot
After a big night of Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) action last night, one team was eliminated from securing the minor premiership, and others edged closer to Finals qualification. Here’s a quick snapshot of what happened, and significance of today’s games. Hellyer Conference – Mustangs stay alive, Bears still chasing H Newman Reid Trophy in…
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Northstars taking control of their fate
Newcastle had a split weekend in Melbourne, defeated 5-1 by the Mustangs on Saturday and taking a 4-1 victory over the Ice in overtime on Sunday. The Northstars remain at the top of the Rurak Conference with a two-point gap between them and Canberra Brave. Head Coach Kevin Noble shared, “I think for us going…
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2024 AIHL Player Award Nominations
Hockey Hype Australia is pleased to announce the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) Player Award Nominations. Teams submitted nominations for players and personnel from their respective organisations for five different award categories. When it comes to voting, teams vote for top three selections in each category on a 3, 2, 1 points basis. The…
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Supporting our AIHL and AWIHL Photographers
Social media managers and others trying to promote the sport of ice hockey couldn’t tell the story of our sport without the phenomenal photographers. It is a great pleasure to put together this list of our togs from all over the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) and Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) so you…
