AIHL
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Review of the New AIHL.TV App
Welcome to Hockey Hype Australia’s review of the New AIHL.TV App. On 8 June 2024 the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) officially launched its new AIHL.TV app on both Apple iOS and Google Android platforms. This was welcome news for fans across the league who had been casting from internet browsers to TVs prior to…
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‘I want to take the team all the way’ – How Adam Kadlec’s hockey journey led to the Sydney Bears
Adam Kadlec’s hockey journey began in North America and he earned spots in the top junior systems. However, injuries affected his progress and Kadlec had to step away from the game. Now, six years later, he is attempting to re-ignite his career with the Sydney Bears. At the midway point of the season, Kadlec leads…
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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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Sydney Ice Dogs Mid-Season Report Card
Sydney Ice Dogs mid-season report card – Current Rating: Never Giving Up The Sydney Ice Dogs are in the toughest conference and face a big battle ahead of them as they approach the end of the season. Ice Dogs suffered the annual short line-up that many teams faced at the start of the Australian Ice…
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Sydney Bears Mid-Season Report Card
Sydney Bears mid-season report card – Current rating: I am not in danger, I am the danger. That quote, repurposed from Breaking Bad character Walter White, sums up the Bears’ campaign at the midway point of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) season. There were a number of question marks around the team at the…
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The Art of Fun with the Sydney Bears
It was a big weekend for the Sydney Bears. Playing two games in two days against two of their biggest rivals for the league premiership and championship titles this season. You could excuse them for being all business and laser focused on the challenge at hand. I’m imagining the mantra “AIHL glory, nothing else, AIHL…
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Perth Secure Two Points in OT Win
Perth Thunder travelled to Newcastle to face the Northstars on Sunday night in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) and came away with an overtime win thanks to Rob Haselhurst. This is an important win for the Thunder as they continue to make improvements week to week, focusing on the details in their hockey game…
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Perth Thunder mid-season Report Card
Perth Thunder mid-season report card – Current rating: A real contender, the litmus test awaits. The Thunder have made no secret that they are chasing a cup in 2024, and chasing it hard. With key local additions to the lineup in John Kennedy Jnr and Zane Jones, as well as a strong set of imports…
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Newcastle Northstars Mid-Season Report Card
Newcastle Northstars mid-season report card – Current rating: On Track for Season Goals The Newcastle Northstars sit atop the Rurak conference as we reach the midway point of the season. Starting the season with a full line up created a stronger start for the Northstars. With imports Francis Drolet, Aiden Wagner and Matthieu Desaultes available…
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Melbourne Ice win top of conference battle
It was a tough weekend for Newcastle Northstars fans as Melbourne Ice took 3 points on Saturday night with a 7-1 win in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Ice came out firing with three goals to Lliam Webster, Mackenzie Caruana and Austin McKenzie in the opening period, setting the tone and pace of the…
