Melbourne Ice have released their roster for the 2025–26 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League season. Comparing to the 2024–25 roster, it includes 20 returning players and ten new signings, while nine players are released.
The new players include Karmen Anderson (from Adrian College), Elizabeth Gemisis, Caitlin-Judith Heale (from Wakatipu Wild), Alita Jackwitz (from Melbourne Ducks), Rebecca Jennings, Claudia Nusimovich, Amélie St-Amant (from University of Southern Maine), Rose Statkevitch, Sasha Statkevitch, and Max Van Rooyen.
The player dropped are Ellen Anchen, Ashlie Aparicio, Neila Brenning, Stephanie Conlon, Beatrice Dufour, Rylie Ellis, Abbey Heale, Danielle Howe, and Minran Yang.
Last updated: 28 February 2026.
Roster
| No. | Player | Pos. | S/C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kayla Best | G | L |
| 3 | Poppy Kelly | F | R |
| 4 | Karmen Anderson (IM) | F | L |
| 7 | Sarah Dash | F | R |
| 8 | Nicole Le Cren | D | R |
| 11 | Emily Davis-Tope (A) | F | L |
| 15 | Stephenie Cochrane (C) | D | R |
| 16 | Amelia Grigaliunas | D | R |
| 17 | Sharna Godfrey | F | R |
| 18 | Marnie Pullin (A) | D | R |
| 20 | Max Van Rooyen (DE) | D | – |
| 21 | Tara Baker | F | R |
| 23 | Elizabeth Gemisis | F | L |
| 25 | Taylie Nelson | F | R |
| 26 | Alita Jackwitz | D | – |
| 27 | Jasmin Mayor | F | – |
| 28 | Aurelia Marion | D | – |
| 29 | Lily Lake (DE) | F | – |
| 30 | Jessica Meggs | G | – |
| 42 | Caitlin-Judith Heale (IM) | F | R |
| 50 | Makayla Peers | G | R |
| 62 | Amélie St-Amant (IM) | D | – |
| 71 | Isabela Raymundo | D | R |
| 73 | Sasha Statkevitch (DE) | F | – |
| 76 | Rose Statkevitch (DE) | D | – |
| 77 | Claudia Nusimovich | F | – |
| 79 | Christine Dutton | D | R |
| 80 | Rebecca Jennings | G | – |
| 86 | Danielle Butler (A) | F | R |
| 91 | Christina Julien | F | L |
Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Drew Carfrae | Head coach |
| Michael Burkwood | Assistant coach |
| Brent Laver | Assistant coach |
| Robert Patterson | Assistant coach |
| Rebecca Taylor | Assistant coach |
| Bryan Mackenzie | Goaltending coach |
| Jordan Seymour | Team manager |
| Rebecca Jennings | Medic |
| Kelly Valles | Sports trainer |
Updates
- 29 September 2025: Amélie St-Amant added.
- 9 October 2025: Karmen Anderson added.
- 26 October 2025: Team captain labels added.
- 4 November 2025: Caitlin-Judith Heale added.
- 6 November 2025: Rebecca Taylor and Kelly Valles added to the staff list.
- 22 November 2025: Rebecca Jennings added to the staff list.
- 10 January 2026: Taylie Nelson added.
Further information
- Updated Melbourne Ice announcement (18 September 2025)
- Original Melbourne Ice announcement (now withdrawn, 17 September 2025)
- Complete season schedule
- Livestreaming of the regular season via YouTube
- Livestreaming of the playoffs via Staylive
- Team statistics on eSportsdesk
- See also: 2025-26 AWIHL season player announcements
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