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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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  • Derby Days: Brave score vital win

    The Canberra Brave score vital win against rivals Sydney Bears in the first match-up between the two teams in 2024. The 5-3 victory had big impacts on each team’s season with the Brave cementing themselves in the Finals placings in the Rurak conference and the Bears dropping from first to second in the Hellyer conference…

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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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  • Northstars split points against Brave and Bears

    Newcastle Northstars secured three points in their 4-2 win over Canberra Brave on Saturday night and fell short of the top of the conferences clash going down to the Sydney Bears 1-6 on Sunday night in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Excitement ran through the Newcastle crowd as Alexander Yuill secured the first goal…

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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…

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  • Bears Captain Ryan Annesley hits 100 games, focused on bringing Goodall Cup to Sydney

    Sydney Bears’ captain Ryan Annesley made his 100th appearance for the Australian Ice Hockey League club on Saturday. The smooth-skating defenseman has been a vital part of the Bears’ organisation since joining the club in 2016. Annesley’s journey to the AIHL is different from most. “I had a couple of college teammates who had moved…

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  • Northstars suffer defeat in home doubleheader

    Newcastle Northstars were defeated 6-5 in overtime by the defending champions, the Melbourne Mustangs, on Saturday night and 9-2 on Sunday night by the Sydney Bears in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). On Saturday night, goals from rookie Maliq West and import Aiden Wagner set the Northstars ahead, but late in the period, Mustangs…

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  • AIHL: Nemeses between the pipes

    AIHL: Nemeses between the pipes

    After a weekend with some stellar goaltending performances across the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL), let’s take a look at whether your team has a David Ayers to your Maple Leafs – someone in net who just has your number, no matter how hard you try. This looks at the period from 2013 to 2023…

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  • Sydney Bears pocket points as big test looms ahead

    The Sydney Bears secured six big points over the weekend, downing the Ice Dogs in the Sydney derby Friday night 9-2, and then coming from behind four times to defeat the chippy Central Coast Rhinos 8-4. Pocketing the points was crucial ahead of a tough trip to Melbourne this coming weekend. Here are four takeaways…

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  • Sydney derby showcased in first Friday night game of AIHL season

    The Sydney Ice Dogs hosts the Sydney Bears in the first Friday game of the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) season tonight. AIHL fans will enjoy six Friday night games over the course of the season. All six of the Friday games are derby games, two of which feature the Bears against the Ice…

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