The Sydney Bears have released the roster for the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League season. Comparing to the Bears’ 2023 roster it includes 20 returning players and 20 new signings, while 10 players are released.
The new players include Joseph Braun, Richard Crowe (from Solihull Barons), Greg Davis (from Perth Thunder), Chris Eaden (from Canterbury Red Devils), Jeremy Granger, Lucas Herrmann (from Pensacola Ice Flyers), Eugene Ju, Adam Kadlec, Chris Kushneriuk (from North Dundas Senior Rockets), Brody Lindal (from Melbourne Ice), Kenta Matsukane (from Hokkaido Wilds), Carson Miller (from University of British Columbia), Nathan Moncrieff, Tyrone Oxlade, Samuel Poole, Max Portnov, Jake Riley (from CBR Brave), Colby Shumak, Mac Tutton (from Central Coast Rhinos), and Samuli Vainionpää (from KOOVEE).
The players dropped are Ellesse Carini (to Melbourne Ice), Ace Cowans, Hayden Dawes (to Central Coast Rhinos), Alexandre Gauthier, Justin Harrison (to Central Coast Rhinos), Joshua Lammon (retired), Marc McNulty (to Maple Creek Hawks), Jake Pappalardo, Thomas Steven (to Canberra Brave), and Lukas Vaic.
Last updated: 24 August 2024. Note: A = Alternate captain, C = Captain, I = Import.
Defence
- 2. Brian Funes (A)
- 7. Chris Kushneriuk (I)
- 13. Joey Gunner
- 16. Ryan Annesley (C)
- 25. Geoff O’Hara
- 44. Nathan Moncrieff
- 52. Kenta Matsukane (I)
- 88. Tyrone Oxlade
- 95. Richard Crowe (I)
- 97. Tyerell Clare
Forwards
- 6. Eugene Ju
- 8. Thomas Moncrieff
- 10. Taegan Rippon
- 11. Michael Schlamp (A)
- 17. Joseph Braun
- 18. Kenshin Hayashi
- 19. Noah Moncrieff
- 21. Brody Lindal
- 23. Jeremy Granger
- 24. Tomas Landa
- 37. Carson Miller (I)
- 43. Chris Eaden
- 54. Lucas Herrmann (I)
- 77. Tim Newmark
- 80. Adam Kadlec (I) – Injured. Unknown date of return.
- 84. Adrian Esposito
- 91. Jeremy Brücker
- 93. Colby Shumak
- 96. Scott Clemie
Goaltenders
- 28. Anthony Kimlin
- 31. James Downie
- 33. Dane Brumm (I)
- 55. Gabriel Robledo
Inactive
- Greg Davis – Served as a backup goaltender in two games in April before transferring to the Melbourne Ice.
- Samuel Poole – Served as a backup goaltender in one game in April before being delisted.
- Max Portnov – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list.
- Jake Riley – Played six games between April and June before being delisted.
- Shawn Rooke (I) – Played five games between April and May before being delisted.
- Mac Tutton – Played 19 games between April and August before leaving the club.
- Samuli Vainionpää (I) – Played six games in April before being delisted.
Staff
- Head coach: Vladimir Rubes (from July 2024)
- Head coach: Tyler Huberty (April to July 2024)
- Assistant coach: Ryan Annesley
- Assistant coach: Gabriel Robledo
- Assistant coach: Logan Russell
- Team manager: Rhye Kolodynski
- Equipment manager: Lee Moncrieff
- Medic: Kasey Arkinstall
- Trainer: Hayley Rawson
- Governor: Nathan Graham
Updates
- 13 April 2024: Colby Shumak, Samuel Poole added.
- 22 April 2024: Richard Crowe added.
- 23 April 2024: Chris Eaden added.
- 24 April 2024: Lucas Herrmann added.
- 26 April 2024: Greg Davis added.
- 7 May 2024: Kenta Matsukane added.
- 31 May 2024: Ryan Annesley, Rhye Kolodynski, Hayley Rawson, Gabriel Robledo added to the staff list.
- 21 June 2024: Chris Kushneriuk added.
- 26 June 2024: Carson Miller added.
- 11 July 2024: Vladimir Rubes added to the staff list.
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