Melbourne Ice Women 2023–24 roster

The Melbourne Ice have released their roster for the 2023–24 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League season. Compared to the Ice’s 2022–23 roster, it includes 15 returning players and 14 new signings, while 10 players have been released.

The new players include Neila Brenning, Beatrice Dufour, Mary Claire Geneau, Sharna Godfrey (from Sydney Sirens), Meika Gunning, Danielle Howe, Bryher Johnson, Poppy Kelly, Nicole Le Cren, Jasmin Mayor, and Taylie Nelson. Kayla Best, Kirsti Hakala Assendelft, and Christina Julien all return to the roster having last been part of the team in 2021–22.

The players released are Georgia Carson, Bronwyn Cashin, Sarah Dash, Rylie Ellis, Kayley Julien, Johanna Meissner, Jayd Ranatunga, Julia Tran, Kristelle Vanderwolf, and Tara Yates.

In team staff changes, Curtis Klooster and Spenser Robbins join the coaching panel, replacing Rod Johns and Andrew Marshall.

Last updated: 8 March 2024. Note: A = Alternate captain, C = Captain.

Defence

• 4. Aurelia Marion
• 8. Paige Cameron
• 11. Nicole Le Cren
• 12. Georgia Moore (C)
• 15. Christine Dutton
• 18. Marnie Pullin
• 21. Mary Claire Geneau*
• 22. Kirsti Hakala Assendelft
• 27. Beatrice Dufour
• 71. Isabela Raymundo

Forwards

• 3. Tara Baker
• 6. Hope Newman
• 9. Danielle Howe
• 10. Amelia Grigaliunas
• 13. Ashlie Aparicio
• 14. Stephenie Cochrane (A)
• 17. Sharna Godfrey
• 19. Stephanie Conlon
• 24. Neila Brenning
• 86. Danielle Butler (A)
• 91. Christina Julien

Goaltenders

• 1. Jenelle Carson
• 30. Kayla Best
• 50. Makayla Peers

Inactive

• Meika Gunning – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list
• Bryher Johnson – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list
• Poppy Kelly – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list
• Jasmin Mayor – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list
• Taylie Nelson – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list

Staff

• Coach: Curtis Klooster
• Coach: Spenser Robbins
• Goaltending coach: Bryan Mackenzie
• Manager: Valerie Webster

Updates

• 27 October 2023: Valerie Webster added to the staff list from eSportsdesk

Notes

• *Mary Claire Geneau is #9 on eSportsdesk and #21 on the 12 November game card

Further information

• Roster announcement from the Melbourne Ice
• Complete season schedule
• Livestreaming of the season via AWIHL.TV or via YouTube
• Team statistics on eSportsdesk