Newcastle Northstars
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Is there really no place like home in the AIHL?
The Australian Ice Hockey League is played out of a wide variety of different venues. These wrinkles (sometimes literal) lead to different performances across the league and this is what this piece looks at – across the AIHL from 2013 to 2023. This won’t take into account any of the 2024 AIHL season, for the…
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Comparing Conferences – Which AIHL teams are impacted the most
The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) established a two conference system prior to last season. As the 2024 regular season nears its conclusion, Hockey Hype Australia looks at the numbers to see which AIHL teams are benefitting the most. Hockey Hype Australia published an article earlier this week examining what it will take for your…
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Newcastle Northstars focus on that ‘extra special’ touch
Newcastle Northstars added one point to their tally after a tough battle against the Adelaide Adrenaline on Saturday night, going down 3-2 in a shootout in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Francis Drolet would score early in both periods one and two for the Northstars, but Adelaide responded in the final minutes before each…
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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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Adelaide Adrenaline Captain Joey MacDougall – ‘We’re fighting our way to the top’
The Adelaide Adrenaline flew to Newcastle to compete on Saturday night, defeating the Northstars 3-2 in a shootout. Adelaide found themselves battling from behind throughout the game, with Newcastle’s Francis Drolet putting the home team in front twice with first and second-period goals. Daniel Chen scored for Adelaide in the last minute of period one…
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Northstars continue their charge
Newcastle Northstars extended their hold on the top place in the Rurak Conference. Travelling to face a doubleheader against the Adelaide Adrenaline during week 14 of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) securing three out of six possible points. Saturday night Northstars defeated the Adrenaline 4-3 in overtime. Sunday night it was the Adrenaline defeating…
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Don’t Count Adelaide Out
Adelaide faced a doubleheader against Newcastle on the weekend, securing three out of six possible points. Saturday night, the Newcastle Northstars defeated the Adelaide Adrenaline 4-3 in overtime, and on Sunday night, the Adrenaline defeated the Northstars 3-2 in the shootout. Going to overtime in both games left fans on the edge of their seats.…
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Amelia Matheson: Inspiring a Generation
Women are making history in Ice Hockey all around the world in 2024 In May the PWHL saw Boston and Minnesota play for the first Walter Cup, and Minnesota walked away with the victory. Read more about it here. In July 2022, Jessica Campbell became the first female assistant coach in the AHL for the…
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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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Brave secure six points in the run home to finals
On Saturday night, Canberra Brave secured a 7-3 victory over the Newcastle Northstars, followed up on Sunday night with a 6-3 win over the Sydney Ice Dogs. The Kubara brothers significantly impacted the win over Newcastle on Sunday night, with Casey, Bayley, and Tyler each securing two goals, and the seventh by Jackson Gallagher. Talking…
