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Is the best player in the AIHL making his team worse?
Melbourne Ice winger Austin Albrecht is undoubtedly one of the very best players in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). Recently he set the record for the least games to put up 100 AIHL points, and has 44 points in the 12 games since he arrived in Melbourne. While the Ice are still flying, sitting…
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A Quick Guide to the NZWIHL
The New Zealand Women’s Ice Hockey League (NZWIHL) starts off this weekend, and Hockey Hype Australia is pleased to provide a quick introduction to the league. With four teams, the competition features a 12-game regular season leading up to Finals weekend in mid-September. The four teams are: Auckland Steel, Canterbury Inferno (Christchurch), Dunedin Thunder Women,…
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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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Are the tables turning for Newcastle with win over Rhinos?
Newcastle Northstars 4 defeated Central Coast Rhinos 3 in a crucial game to break their losing streak and get back into the winning column in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL). This game and momentum were important for Newcastle to find and establish as they look ahead to their road trip and a doubleheader against…
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IHA Announces Trans-Tasman Women’s Series Dates and Location
Earlier this year in March, Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) and the New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation (NZIHF) announced plans to incorporate a women’s series to the Trans-Tasman challenge. IHA has now announced dates and locations for the inaugural series. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium in Newcastle, New South Wales, will host two games between the Aussie…
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AIHL Finals Format Announced
The Representative Chairman of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL), Mr Peter John Hartshorne, confirmed the 2024 Finals format on our live show, Hockey Night in Australia. Hockey Hype Australia is pleased to reveal arrangements during the final weekend of August. Governors decide top-three to qualify in 2025 Fans were already aware the top three…
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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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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…
