AWIHL
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Perth Inferno Crowned 2025-26 AWIHL Champions
The ‘West is Best’ statement is finally true in the AWIHL. The Perth Inferno have been crowned champions of Australia, winning the AWIHL and hoisting the John McKowen Memorial Trophy for the first time in 2025-26. Six Seasons in the Making It feels like this moment has been a matter of when not if ever…
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Sirens forced to relocate for 2025/26 season
In a season of turmoil, the Sydney Sirens face another battle in the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL). Macquarie Ice Rink renovations will not be complete in time for the Sirens opening games. Sending the Sirens on a search for a new home. The AWIHL social media shared, “ Due to circumstances outside the…
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From Behind The Glass – AWIHL Week 5
Week five saw the return of two series for the weekend in the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL). Sydney Sirens hosted Brisbane Lightning at Macquarie Ice Rink. At the IceArena in Adelaide, Adelaide Rush hosted Melbourne Ice. Once again, Perth Inferno had the weekend off but they will return in week six. We’re Going…
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From Behind The Glass – AWIHL Week Four
It’s hard to believe that we are already into week four of this year’s Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) season! Brisbane Lightning was the last team to have its official home opening against the Adelaide Rush last weekend. Once again, this series was the only series across the league this weekend so all eyes…
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From Behind The Glass – AWIHL Week Three
Last weekend, there was only one series in the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) with the Melbourne Ice travelling to Sydney to play the Sydney Sirens at Macquarie Ice Rink on Saturday and Sunday. With five teams in the league and the Melbourne Ducks playing limited exhibition games, it would not be possible for…
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The Mad Statter – AWIHL Week Two
The Mad Statter is back for week two of the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL). This week we look at a royal robbery, shorthanded shenanigans, a recipe for success, and more. But first, as mentioned last week, I only have the capacity to cover one series per week. Apologies to Brisbane Lightning and Melbourne…
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From Behind The Glass – AWIHL Week Two
Week two action of the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) came from behind the netting as the Adelaide Rush and the Brisbane Lightning played their first games at their respective glass-less homes for the season. The Rush hosted the Perth Inferno in a barnburner of a series that provided a lot of end-to-end action.…
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The Mad Statter – AWIHL Round One
Hockey Hype Australia will be tracking key stats from each week’s Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) action. Whether it’s unsung heroes or gaining insights into why a certain player had an outstanding week, the stats can help reveal factors driving on-ice success. Ideally, I would cover every single game. However, pragmatically I have only…
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From Behind The Glass – AWIHL Week 1 2024/2025
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November saw the start of the 2024/2025 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) season with games in Melbourne (Melbourne Ice v Brisbane Lightning) and Perth (Perth Inferno v Sydney Sirens). Let’s take an Eric Brook-style look at the weekend that was. The Ice finally have a home jersey! Anyone who…
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AWIHL Releases 2024-25 Season Schedule, Appoints Nathan Walker as League Ambassador
The Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) has released the 2024/25 season schedule, and announced Nathan Walker as league ambassador. League Commissioner Michaela Fellowes announced on Hockey Hype Australia’s Weekly Wraparound live podcast an exciting new finals format. With Australian and St Louis Blues forward Nathan Walker and AWIHL Commissioner Michaela Fellowes as guests on…
