Melbourne Ice have released their roster for the 2025 Australian Ice Hockey League season. Comparing to the 2024 roster, it includes 22 returning players and 11 new signings, while 8 players are released. Additional imports are expected to be announced at a later date and will be added to the roster when they become known.
The new players include Sebastian Bergholt (from Rødovre Mighty Bulls), David Booth (from Ferencvárosi TC), Declan Bronte (from Fitchburg State University), Tyrone Bronte (from KHL Sisak), Mackenzie Hill (from Melbourne Mustangs), Vinnie Hughes, Michael McMahon (from Melbourne Mustangs), Thomas Powell, Alexei Rayzman, Kolton Shindle (University of Regina), and Corey Stringer.
The players dropped are Austin Albrecht (to Tulsa Oilers), John Aonso (to Peoria Rivermen), Greg Davis, Michael James, Brendan Kleipas, Roman Kraemer (to Carolina Thunderbirds), Jeff Solow, and Josh Walt.
For the women’s team roster, see Melbourne Ice Women 2025–26 roster.
Last updated: 6 September 2025.
Roster
| No. | Player | Pos. | S/C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lliam Webster | F | L |
| 4 | Michael McMahon | D | L |
| 5 | Tyrone Bronte | F | R |
| 6 | Nathan Cachia (A) | D | – |
| 7 | Vinnie Hughes | D | L |
| 8 | Lachie Walls | D | – |
| 9 | Mackenzie Caruana (C) | F | L |
| 10 | Joakim Erdugan (IM) | F | L |
| 12 | Thomas Powell | F | R |
| 13 | Christian Pansino | F | – |
| 17 | Tobie Gilchrist | D | R |
| 18 | Kolton Shindle (IM) | F | L |
| 19 | Corey Stringer | D | R |
| 21 | Joey Hughes | F | R |
| 24 | Sai Lake | F | L |
| 23 | Lachlan Cincotta | D | L |
| 26 | Jacob Laver | D | R |
| 27 | Declan Bronte | F | R |
| 35 | Tatsunoshin Ishida (IM) | G | L |
| 36 | Alexei Rayzman | F | L |
| 40 | David Booth (IM) | F | L |
| 41 | Sebastian Bergholt (IM) | D | L |
| 42 | Mackenzie Hill | G | L |
| 74 | Thomas Forrest | G | L |
| 81 | Austin McKenzie (A) | F | R |
| 86 | Raymond Khalil | F | L |
| 91 | Jamie Bourke | F | R |
| 98 | Ellesse Carini | F | L |
| –* | Samuel Bartlett | D | L |
| –* | Spencer Nave | F | R |
Inactive
- Flyn Gower – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list.
- Jed Lake – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list.
- Kevin Peng (aka Haoxuan) – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list.
Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kerry Goulet | Head coach |
| Brent Laver | Assistant coach |
| Damien Newland | Assistant coach |
| Kahl Heinze | Head of hockey operations |
| Cameron Charter | Equipment manager |
| Tom Harward | Equipment manager |
| Sue Murphy | Medic |
| Luke Fuller | Physiotherapist |
| Olivia Sherman | Physiotherapist |
Updates
- 26 March 2025: Sebastian Bergholt added.
- 5 April 2025: Tyrone Bronte and Kolton Shindle added. Cameron Charter, Luke Fuller, Tom Harward, Kahl Heinze, Sue Murphy, and Olivia Sherman added to the staff list.
- 28 May 2025: David Booth added.
- 1 June 2025: Alexei Rayzman added.
- 21 June 2025: Declan Bronte added.
Notes
- *Player number differences:
- Samuel Bartlett is #17 on TheAIHL.com though this number is currently worn by Tobie Gilchrist.
- Spencer Nave is #36 on TheAIHL.com though this number is currently worn by Alexei Rayzman.
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