Newcastle Northstars

Long time Northstars coach Don Champagne passed away

Former Newcastle Northstars coach Don Champagne passed away at 71. He leads the Northstars from 2002 to 2011, winning four AIHL titles.
Also served as head coach of the Australian national team at the 2006 World Championship Division II Group B tournament

(30 Jul 2022)

New record in AIHL

Newcastle North Stars Canadian forward Geordie Wudrick broke the record for most points and most goals scored in a season, amassing an amazing 91 points (44 goals, 47 assists) in 28 games. Curiously the old record belongs to another North Stars player,  American Peter Cartwright (now retired), who notched 88 points in 2009-10 season.
Newcastle North Stars won the AIHL regular season and advances to finals, held in Mebourne next week, with the best record

(23 Aug 2015)

Andrew Petrie new coach at Newcastle

British Andrew Petrie is the new coach of Newcastle North Stars, replacing Garry Doré that will remain in North Stars organization as General Manager. Petrie coached Sydney Ice Dogs last season

(02 Oct 2014)

Sydney Ice Dogs and Newcastle North Stars advances to AIHL Finals.

After the 8-0 victories against Canberra Knights and 5-3 against champion Melbourne Ice respectively, the Sydney Ice Dogs and the Newcastle North Stars are the first teams to qualify for the 2013 AIHL Finals held in Melbourne September 7th-8th at the Medibank Icehouse. Follow Australian League stats and results on Eurohockey.com !

(18 Aug 2013)

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)