Perth Thunder
– The Thunder have defeated the WA All-Stars 9-1 in their exhibition match tonight at the Cockburn Ice Arena. The match was held during the Thunder’s bye week in the AIHL to help raise funds for junior ice hockey development.
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2017 AIHL season: Round 13
Round 13 of the 2017 Australian Ice Hockey League season has finished with wins for the CBR Brave, Melbourne Mustangs, Melbourne Ice, Newcastle Northstars and Sydney Ice Dogs. The Ice remain on top of the standings, four points clear of the second placed Thunder. Next week seven teams are in action across six games while the Adrenaline sit the round out on a bye.
Round 13 was also the league’s pride round which was held to help raise awareness for the LGBTIQ community. As part of the round the Mustangs wore a pride themed rainbow jersey in their Saturday game against the Northstars.
For more information see the AIHL website.
Round 13 results:
– CBR Brave 10-5 Adelaide Adrenaline (16:30, 22 July 2017, Adelaide Ice Arena)
– Newcastle Northstars 3-6 Melbourne Mustangs (17:00, 22 July 2017, O’Brien Group Arena)
– Melbourne Ice 4-3 Sydney Bears (17:00, 22 July 2017, Macquarie Ice Rink)
– Newcastle Northstars 4-1 Melbourne Mustangs (16:00, 23 July 2017, O’Brien Group Arena)
– CBR Brave 4-1 Adelaide Adrenaline (16:00, 23 July 2017, Adelaide Ice Arena)
– Melbourne Ice 3-4 Sydney Ice Dogs (17:00, 23 July 2017, Macquarie Ice Rink)
Standings at the end of Round 13:
| Team | GP | W | SOW | SOL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Ice | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 44 |
| Perth Thunder | 20 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 40 |
| CBR Brave | 20 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 34 |
| Melbourne Mustangs | 20 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 30 |
| Sydney Ice Dogs | 19 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 27 |
| Newcastle Northstars | 21 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| Sydney Bears | 22 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 22 | Adelaide Adrenaline | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 19 |
Last updated 23 July 2017
2017 AW2SCS: East Division – Series 2
Series 2 of the 2017 Australian Women’s Tier 2 Show Case Series – East Division
has finished with all three teams picking up at least one win. At the end of Series 2 the New South Wales Bombers sit on top of the East Division standings, four points ahead of the Canberra Pirates. The Bombers also lead the league as a whole with the Western Division yet to play their second series. Competition resumes on 12 August with Series 2 of the Western Division while the East Division teams return to action on 23 September for the finals in Melbourne.
For more information see the eSportsdesk webpage and the competition’s Facebook page.
Results
– Canberra Pirates 5-1 Brisbane Blaze (15:30, 22 July 2017)
– New South Wales Bombers 3-1 Canberra Pirates (16:30, 22 July 2017)
– Brisbane Blaze 0-3 New South Wales Bombers (17:30, 22 July 2017)
– Canberra Pirates 1-1 New South Wales Bombers (06:00, 23 July 2017)
– New South Wales Bombers 4-0 Brisbane Blaze (07:00, 23 July 2017)
– Brisbane Blaze 3-1 Canberra Pirates (08:00, 23 July 2017)
(all games held at Gold Coast Iceland)
Standings
| Team | GP | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales Bombers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Canberra Pirates | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Brisbane Blaze | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
League standings
| Team | GP | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales Bombers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Canberra Pirates | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Western Australia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Melbourne Dragons | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Adelaide Valkyries | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Brisbane Blaze | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Note: Games consist of three 18 minute periods with no stop clock and a two minute break between periods. The competition is open to players over the age of 14 however AWIHL players must have league approval before competing.
Last updated 23 July 2017
2017 ECSL season: Round 18
Round 18 of the 2017 East Coast Super League has finished with wins for the Reach Rebels and Penrith Raptors. The Sting remain on top of the standings, ten points clear of the second placed Raptors. Next week the Bombers host the Raptors in Penrith and the North Stars take on the Sting in Newcastle.
For more information see the ECSL website.
Round 18 results:
– Newcastle North Stars ECSL 3-4 Reach Rebels (17:00, 22 July 2017, Penrith Ice Palace)
– Penrith Raptors 5-0 Sydney Sting (18:45, 22 July 2017, Penrith Ice Palace)
Standings at the end of Round 18:
| Team | GP | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sting | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| Penrith Raptors | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Reach Rebels | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Newcastle North Stars ECSL | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| Blueline Bombers | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
Canada Maples win 2017 Australian International Ice Hockey Cup
The Canada Maples have claimed the 2017 Australian International Ice Hockey Cup after winning their fifth game in the nine game series. The 2017 title is Canada’s second in a row and fifth overall. Unfortunately the organisers have yet to release the results of the final two games of the series.
For more information see the tournament website and Facebook page.
Schedule:
– Game 1: Canada Maples 5-4 USA Eagles (17:30, 1 July 2017, Sydney Ice Arena)
– Game 2: Canada Maples 6-9 USA Eagles (15:00, 2 July 2017, Sydney Ice Arena)
– Game 3: Canada Maples 4-3 USA Eagles (19:30, 5 July 2017, Erina Ice Arena)
– Game 4: Canada Maples 10-6 USA Eagles (19:30, 6 July 2017, Sydney Ice Arena)
– Game 5: Canada Maples 4-6 USA Eagles (17:30, 8 July 2017, Sydney Ice Arena)
– Game 6: Canada Maples 8-4 USA Eagles (15:00, 9 July 2017, Sydney Ice Arena)
– Game 7: Canada Maples 6-5 USA Eagles (19:30, 11 July 2017, Erina Ice Arena)
– Game 8: Canada Maples – USA Eagles (19:30, 13 July 2017, Sydney Ice Arena)
– Game 9: Canada Maples – USA Eagles (17:30, 15 July 2017, Sydney Ice Arena)
Pirates lose to Eagles and Flyers
The Canberra Pirates have lost their two 2017 NSW Women’s League games this weekend against the Canterbury Eagles and Blacktown Flyers. The team were shutout 0-4 in their first game against the Eagles and lost the second 1-2 against the Flyers.
The Pirates return to Australian Women’s Tier 2 Show Case Series competition on 22 July for Series 2 of the East Division. While their next games in the Women’s League are against the Sydney Bears on 12 August at the Phillip Ice Skating Centre and 13 August at the Liverpool Catholic Club Ice Rink.
For more information see the clubs Facebok post and see the league website.
– Canberra Pirates 0-4 Canterbury Eagles Women (16 July 2017, Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink)
– Canberra Pirates 1-2 Blacktown Flyers Women (16 July 2017, Penrith Ice Palace)
2017 ECSL season: Round 17
Round 17 of the 2017 East Coast Super League has finished with wins for the Penrith Raptors and Sydney Sting. The Sting remain on top of the standings, ten points clear of the second placed Rebels. Next week the Rebels host the North Stars at the Penrith Ice Palace and the Raptors take on the Sting.
For more information see the ECSL website.
Round 17 results:
– Newcastle North Stars ECSL 2-5 Penrith Raptors (18:15, 16 July 2017, Penrith Ice Palace)
– Sydney Sting 9-3 Blueline Bombers (20:00, 16 July 2017, Penrith Ice Palace)
Standings at the end of Round 17:
| Team | GP | W | T | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sting | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Penrith Raptors | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Reach Rebels | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Newcastle North Stars ECSL | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| Blueline Bombers | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
2017 AIHL season: Round 12
Round 12 of the 2017 Australian Ice Hockey League season has finished with wins for the Melbourne Mustangs, Newcastle Northstars, Sydney Bears, Perth Thunder, Melbourne Ice and Adelaide Adrenaline. The Ice remain on top of the standings, one point clear of the second placed Thunder. Next week seven teams are in action across six games while the Thunder sit the round out on a bye.
For more information see the AIHL website.
Round 12 results:
– Melbourne Mustangs 3-2 SO Melbourne Ice (20:00, 13 July 2017, O’Brien Group Arena)
– Adelaide Adrenaline 4-7 Newcastle Northstars (17:00, 15 July 2017, Hunter Ice Skating Stadium)
– Sydney Ice Dogs 2-4 Sydney Bears (17:00, 15 July 2017, Macquarie Ice Rink)
– Perth Thunder 3-2 CBR Brave (17:30, 15 July 2017, Phillip Ice Skating Centre)
– Melbourne Ice 2-1 Sydney Bears (14:30, 16 July 2017, Macquarie Ice Rink)
– Perth Thunder 3-1 CBR Brave (17:00, 16 July 2017, Phillip Ice Skating Centre)
– Adelaide Adrenaline 2-0 Sydney Ice Dogs (17:00, 16 July 2017, Macquarie Ice Rink)
Standings at the end of Round 12:
| Team | GP | W | SOW | SOL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Ice | 16 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 41 |
| Perth Thunder | 20 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 40 |
| CBR Brave | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 28 |
| Melbourne Mustangs | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 27 |
| Sydney Ice Dogs | 18 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
| Newcastle Northstars | 19 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Sydney Bears | 21 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 22 | Adelaide Adrenaline | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 19 |
Last updated 16 July 2017
2017 Kurt DeFris National Championship
The 2017 Kurt DeFris National Championship has finished with Western Australian defeating New South Wales 4-0 in the gold medal game. The tournament is open to players 15 and under and is held between the State Associations. This years tournament consisted of teams from the New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia. South Australia returned after not competing in 2016 while the Australian Capital Territory did not return after competing in 2016. All games were held at the O’Brien Group Arena and the tournament ran from 12 July to 15 July 2017.
For more information see the tournament website
Preliminary round:
– Game 1: Western Australia 5-1 Queensland (16:30, 12 July 2017)
– Game 2: New South Wales 6-4 Victoria (18:30, 12 July 2017)
– Game 3: South Australia 3-6 Queensland (07:30, 13 July 2017)
– Game 4: Western Australia 4-3 Victoria (09:15, 13 July 2017)
– Game 5: Western Australia 1-4 South Australia (15:15, 13 July 2017)
– Game 6: Queensland 4-5 New South Wales (17:00, 13 July 2017)
– Game 7: Western Australia 4-5 New South Wales (07:00, 14 July 2017)
– Game 8: South Australia 3-2 Victoria (08:45, 14 July 2017)
– Game 9: New South Wales 5-0 South Australia (15:15, 14 July 2017)
– Game 10: Victoria 3-9 Queensland (17:00, 14 July 2017)
Standings:
| Team | GP | W | SOW | SOL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| South Australia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Western Australia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Queensland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Victoria | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Playoff round:
– Semifinal 1: Queensland 5-6 New South Wales (07:00, 15 July 2017)
– Semifinal 2: South Australia 1-2 Western Australia (08:45, 15 July 2017)
– Bronze medal: Queensland 4-5 South Australia (15:15, 15 July 2017)
– Gold medal: Western Australia 4-0 New South Wales (17:00, 15 July 2017)
Last updated 15 July 2017
Pirates claim three points in Canterbury double header
The Canberra Pirates have won and tied their two 2017 NSW Women’s League games against the Canterbury Eagles Women at the Phillip Ice Skating Centre. The team drew the first game 3-3 and won the second 3-2, claiming their first win against Canterbury.
The Pirates return to Australian Women’s Tier 2 Show Case Series competition on 22 July for Series 2 of the East Division. While their next games in the Women’s League are against the Canterbury Eagles Women and Blacktown Flyers Women on 16 July at the Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink and Penrith Ice Palace respectively.
For more information see the clubs Facebok post and see the league website.
– Canterbury Eagles Women 3-3 Canberra Pirates (9 July 2017, Phillip Ice Skating Centre)
– Canterbury Eagles Women 3-2 Canberra Pirates (9 July 2017, Phillip Ice Skating Centre)
