The Central Coast Rhinos have released their roster for the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League season. Comparing to the Rhino’s 2023 roster it includes 15 returning players and 14 new signings, while 18 players are released.
The new players include Aziz Baazzi (from Gothiques d’Amiens), Connor Bolger, Mackenzie Bolger (from Sydney Ice Dogs), Estefano Bonfante, Matthew Brown, Hayden Dawes (from Sydney Bears), Glen Forbes-White (from Brisbane Lightning), Justin Harrison (from Sydney Bears), Arki Hearn-Crombie, Samuel Hou Gustafsson (from Courchevel-Méribel-Pralognan), Anand Oberoi (from Arnprior Rivermen), Shai Rabinowitz (from Frontenac Phantoms), Andrew Smardon (from Newcastle Northstars), and Paul Smith.
The players dropped are Steven Adams, Mitch Bye, Tom Cross, Luka Dimopoulos, Ivan Doukhovnikov, Joakim Erdugan (to Melbourne Ice), Mark Hobday, Hunter Johnson, Adam Kimbley, Brendan Kleipas, Savva Lukin, Andrew Masters (to HYC Herentals), Dash Quartarolo (to Salem State College), Gabriel Robledo (to Sydney Bears), Jayden Ryan (to Newcastle Northstars), Albin Torstensson (to Comètes de Meudon), Mac Tutton (to Sydney Bears), and Matthew Wrankmore.
Last updated: 28 April 2024. Note: A = Alternate captain, C = Captain, I = Import.
Defence
- 4. Matthew Brown (I)
- 11. Aziz Baazzi (I)
- 13. Patrik Dittrich
- 15. Arki Hearn-Crombie
- 16. Jayson Chalker
- 17. Stuart Cole-Clark
- 20. Robert Malloy (C)
- 27. Aidan Wardlaw
- 31. Scott Dewar
- 89. Connor Wardlaw
Forwards
- 3. Mackenzie Bolger
- 19. Saxon Air
- 21. Hayden Dawes
- 30. Cameron Hughes
- 34. Joshua Kleipas
- 35. Connor Bolger
- 52. David-James Jeremy (A)
- 60. Andrew Smardon (I)
- 62. Paul Smith
- 86. Callum Wardlaw
- 88. Shai Rabinowitz
- 90. Hayden Sayers
- —. Alexander Wardlaw
Goaltenders
- 1. Justin Harrison
- 2. Glen Forbes-White
- 29. Anand Oberoi (I)
- —. Jason Polglase*
Inactive
- Estefano Bonfante (I) – Played four games in April before being delisted.
- Samuel Hou Gustafsson (I) – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list.
Staff
- Head coach: Ron Kuprowsky
- Assistant coach: Justin Vienneau
- Equipment manager: Claire Collins
- Governor: Ellis Southee
Updates
- 9 April 2024: Connor Bolger, Justin Harrison added.
- 12 April 2024: Glen Forbes-White added.
- 19 April 2024: Stuart Cole-Clark added.
- 26 April 2024: Matthew Brown added.
Notes
- *Jason Polglase is #1 on TheAIHL.com though this number is currently worn by Justin Harrison.
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