Sydney Bears
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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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Vlad Rubes returns to Sydney Bears, AIHL
Sydney Bears and Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) icon Vlad Rubes made a triumphant return behind the bench on Sunday. The new Bears’ bench boss got off to a winning start as the team triumphed 4-2 over the Adelaide Adrenaline. Vlad Rubes is almost synonymous with the Sydney Bears, it’s hard to imagine an individual…
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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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Tyler Huberty and Sydney Bears mutually part ways, Vlad Rubes returns as Head Coach
The Sydney Bears made a shock announcement last night, stating that the team and Head Coach Tyler Huberty have mutually parted ways. Huberty departs with the Bears already qualified for Finals and sitting in top spot in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Huberty boasts a coaching record of 19-3-1-1 in 24 games behind the…
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Sydney Bears’ new import Chris Kushneriuk to debut in Battle of Sydney
Hockey Hype Australia is pleased to announce the signing of import skater Chris Kushneriuk to the Sydney Bears of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Kushneriuk will add skill and versatility to the line-up with experience playing forward and defence. The 37-year-old veteran will add his presence to an already deep Bears’ roster that is…
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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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‘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 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…
