Day 31 of the 2024 Australian Ice Hockey League regular season has finished with wins for Canberra Brave, Central Coast Rhinos, Newcastle Northstars, and Sydney Bears. In the Hellyer Conference, the Sydney Bears extend their lead at the top of the standings to six points over the Melbourne Ice. In the Rurak Conference, the Newcastle Northstars remain at the top of the standings, nine points clear of the second placed Canberra Brave. The Sydney Bears also continue to lead the league’s combined standings with the Melbourne Ice in second and the Perth Thunder in third. Competition resumes on 6 July with games in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney.
Today’s game between the Melbourne Mustangs and Sydney Bears also served as the Mustangs’ Canada Round game which saw them wear a themed jersey. The match between Canberra Brave and Sydney Ice Dogs meanwhile served as the second game in the Ice Dogs’ Puck Cancer round. As part of their fundraising the Ice Dogs wore special edition jerseys which are being auctioned off to raise funds for Cure Cancer Australia.
Results
Sydney Bears
3–2
Melbourne Mustangs
SOG: 42
(1–0, 2–1, 0–1)
SOG: 34
– Game details: 14:00, 30 June 2024, O’Brien Icehouse. Game card.
Brisbane Lightning
2–3
Newcastle Northstars
SOG: 27
(1–1, 0–1, 1–1)
SOG: 36
– Game details: 15:15, 30 June 2024, Hunter Ice Skating Stadium. Game card.
Adelaide Adrenaline
2–4
Central Coast Rhinos
SOG: 28
(0–1, 1–1, 1–2)
SOG: 26
– Game details: 15:30, 30 June 2024, Erina Ice Arena. Game card.
Canberra Brave
6–3
Sydney Ice Dogs
SOG: 34
(2–1, 2–2, 2–0)
SOG: 28
– Game details: 17:00, 30 June 2024, Macquarie Ice Rink. Game card.
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