Round 8 of the 2019 Australian Ice Hockey League season has finished with wins for the Perth Thunder, CBR Brave, Newcastle Northstars and Melbourne Ice. The Brave move to the top of the standings following their two wins, edging out the now second placed Northstars. Next week is a bye week for the teams as the league hosts the AIHL All-Star Weekend in Sydney. Competition resumes on 22 June with all eight teams in action.
The 8 June match between the Sydney Ice Dogs and Melbourne Mustangs has been cancelled due to the Mustangs flight being grounded at Melbourne Airport. The match is expected to be rescheduled at a later date.
Skaters Network Player of the Week: Patrick Nadin (Newcastle Northstars)
For more information see the AIHL website.
Results (all times local)
- Melbourne Ice 2-5 Perth Thunder (16:30, 8 June 2019, Perth Ice Arena)
- Cancelled: Melbourne Mustangs – Sydney Ice Dogs (17:00, 8 June 2019, Macquarie Ice Rink)
- Sydney Bears 2-5 CBR Brave (17:30, 8 June 2019, Phillip Ice Skating Centre)
- Sydney Ice Dogs 4-5 Newcastle Northstars (16:00, 9 June 2019, Hunter Ice Skating Stadium)
- Melbourne Mustangs 4-11 CBR Brave (16:30, 9 June 2019, Phillip Ice Skating Centre)
- Melbourne Ice 3-1 Adelaide Adrenaline (16:30, 9 June 2019, Adelaide Ice Arena)
Standings
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBR Brave | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| Newcastle Northstars | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| Melbourne Mustangs | 11 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| Sydney Bears | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17 |
| Sydney Ice Dogs | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| Perth Thunder | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| Melbourne Ice | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| Adelaide Adrenaline | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
Last updated 9 June 2019
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