Canberra Brave have defeated the Sydney Bears 4–3 in their preliminary round game of the 2026 Goodall Cup playoffs. Canberra had qualified for the match after finishing the regular season in third place and Sydney had qualified after finishing in sixth. Canberra now advances to the semifinal round on 29 August where they will take on the Melbourne Mustangs at O’Brien Icehouse.
Result
| Sydney Bears | 3–4 | Canberra Brave |
| SOG: 29 | (1–1, 1–1, 1–2) | SOG: 41 |
Further information
- Australian Ice Hockey League website
- Season schedule and ticket links
- Livestreaming of the season via AIHL.TV
Articles
- Brave, Ice Dogs progress to semi-finals by Stephen White (AIHL, 30 August 2026)
Podcasts
- Hockey Night in Australia: 2026 Week 20 Finals Preview by Oz Hockey Media (26 August 2026)
Carn the BRAVE !!!