AIHL

Trans-Tasman Champions League Postponed

The AIHL and NZIHL have decided to postpone the Trans-Tasman Champions League (TTCL) series until 2014.

This is solely a financial decision. The AIHL requires more time to raise funds for the two teams travelling to New Zealand.

(04 Mar 2013)

New coach for champion Melbourne Ice

AIHL champion Melbourne Ice announces Alexander "Sandy" Gardner as the 2013 Head Coach. He was former Head Coach Paul Watson assistant in last three years.
"For us it is first of all look in your backyard. Melbourne Ice believe very strongly in supporting the local hockey community. Australian coached need an opportunity to coach at this level and develop their skills so that they have a potential opportunity to coach Australia." said Melbourne Ice former President Andrew Lamrock.
Mr. Lamrock also announces import Jason Baclig is completing permanent residency process: "In the case of Jason Baclig, his manifest for permanent residency is currently being prepared for processing. So Jason Baclig will start next season as a local."

(09 Feb 2013)

Melbourne Mustangs hire new coach

Brad Vigon has been appointed as new Melbourne Mustangs head coach and will lead the team into their third Australian Ice Hockey League season. Vigon spent last two season as double champion Melbourne Ice assistant coach. Mark Connolly will be the assistant coach

(24 Dec 2012)

AIHL game abandoned

Sunday night's Australian AIHL game Gold Coast Blue Tongues - Melbourne Ice was abandoned due to unsafe ice conditions. A decision is yet to be made as to what the outcome of this may be.

(03 Jun 2012)

Bill Wilkinson moves to Australia

Canadian coach Bill Wilkinson, 65, has accepted a coaching job with the Melbourne Mustangs of the AIHL in Australia. Wilkinson has been coaching C.H. Jaca in Spain in last three season winning three consecutive championships.

(26 Apr 2012)

Matt Ezzy announces retirement

Newcastle North Stars and Australia goalie Matthew Ezzy announces his retirement due to work's commitments. "I recently finished my training as a commercial pilot, and I'm likely to start my career in the more remote areas of Australia." - said Ezzy - ""I have to get out there and get my career off the ground."

Ezzy, 28, was elected 4 times Best AIHL goalie and 3 times Best Goaltender at IHWC Div. II.
"Hopefully in a couple of years I'll be able to return to Newcasle and play again." completes Ezzy.

(15 Feb 2012)

2011 AIHL final teams decided

Melbourne Ice and Newcastle North Stars qualified for tomorrow's AIHL final.

Melbourne beat Adelaide Adrenaline 8-3 in the first semi final and then Newcastle beat Sydney Ice Dogs 5-2.

(03 Sep 2011)

End of career for Newcastle top players

Newcastle North Stars imports Peter Cartwright, current season scond top scorer, and defender Robert Starke, along with head coach Don Champagne, have announced that they will be retiring at the end of the 2011 AIHL Finals starting next saturday

(31 Aug 2011)

AIHL semi final draw

The AIHL regular season ended today.

The semi finals pairings will be: Melbourne Ice v Adelaide Adrenaline and Newcastle North Stars v Sydney Ice Dogs.

(28 Aug 2011)

Ice on top

Melbourne Ice has secured the Regular season win in Australian AIHL.

(15 Aug 2011)