Skaters Network have named the Adelaide Rush’s Natasha Farrier as the AWIHL player of the month for November. Farrier has recorded thirteen goals and nine assists in eight games since the season begun and currently leads the league in scoring. For more information see the announcement from Skaters Network.
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2019-20 AWIHL season: Round 7
Round 7 of the 2019-20 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League season has finished with wins for the Adelaide Rush, Melbourne Ice and Sydney Sirens. The Rush remain on top of the standings, six points clear of the second placed Sirens. Next week the Sirens host the Ice in a double header in Penrith and Liverpool.
Further information:
– AWIHL website, Facebook page, eSportsdesk statistics
– YouTube livestream account
Results (all times local)
– Sydney Sirens 3–4 SO Adelaide Rush (16:00, 7 December 2019, Adelaide Ice Arena)
– Perth Inferno 4–6 Melbourne Ice (16:00, 7 December 2019, O’Brien Icehouse)
– Sydney Sirens 6–5 SO Adelaide Rush (09:30, 8 December 2019, Adelaide Ice Arena)
– Perth Inferno 4–7 Melbourne Ice (13:15, 8 December 2019, O’Brien Icehouse)
Standings
| Team | GP | W | SOW | SOL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Rush | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| Sydney Sirens | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Melbourne Ice | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Brisbane Goannas | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Perth Inferno | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Last updated 8 December 2019
2019-20 AWIHL season: Round 6
Round 6 of the 2019-20 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League season has finished with the Adelaide Rush defeating the Brisbane Goannas in both games of their double header at Iceworld Boondall. The Rush return to the top of the standings, six points clear of the second placed Sydney Sirens. The result of the round also sees the Rush and Sirens qualify for the 2020 AWIHL playoffs. Next week the Melbourne Ice host the Perth Inferno and the Sirens travel to Adelaide to take on the Rush.
Further information:
– AWIHL website, Facebook page, eSportsdesk statistics
– YouTube livestream account
Results (all times local)
– Adelaide Rush 2–0 Brisbane Goannas (16:00, 30 November 2019, Iceworld Boondall)
– Adelaide Rush 6–2 Brisbane Goannas (15:15, 1 December 2019, Iceworld Boondall)
Standings
| Team | GP | W | SOW | SOL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Rush | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Sydney Sirens | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Melbourne Ice | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Brisbane Goannas | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Perth Inferno | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Last updated 1 December 2019
AIHL and AWIHL clubs feature in Australasia’s Best Sporting Team 2019
The CBR Brave, Sydney Sirens and Melbourne Ice Women have all ranked in the Top 25 of the Australasia’s Best Sporting Team 2019 list produced by Platinum Asset Management and GAIN LINE Analytics. The CBR Brave ranked highest for ice hockey coming in at ninth and was the only AIHL club featured. The Sydney Sirens and Melbourne Ice Women ranked 21st and 23rd respectively. The Newcastle Northstars dropped out of the Top 25 after ranking 19th in the 2018 list.
Further information:
– Australasia’s Best Sporting Team 2019
– Best Sporting Team 1994-2018
– Brave emerge as Canberra’s best team in Gain Line Analytic study by Chris Dutton
Rush partner with Melt Henley
The Adelaide Rush have announced Melt Henley as a sponsor for the 2019-20 AWIHL season. For more information see the announcement from the club.
2019-20 AWIHL season: Round 5
Round 5 of the 2019-20 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League season has finished with wins for the Sydney Sirens and Adelaide Rush. The Sirens remain on top of the standings, edging out the second placed Rush on goal difference. Next week the Brisbane Goannas host the Rush in a double header at Iceworld Boondall.
Further information:
– AWIHL website, Facebook page, eSportsdesk statistics
– YouTube livestream account
Results (all times local)
– Sydney Sirens 3–2 Melbourne Ice (16:00, 23 November 2019, O’Brien Icehouse)
– Brisbane Goannas 1–7 Adelaide Rush (16:00, 23 November 2019, Adelaide Ice Arena)
– Brisbane Goannas 0–7 Adelaide Rush (09:30, 24 November 2019, Adelaide Ice Arena)
– Sydney Sirens 3–1 Melbourne Ice (13:15, 24 November 2019, O’Brien Icehouse)
Standings
| Team | GP | W | SOW | SOL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sirens | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Adelaide Rush | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Melbourne Ice | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Brisbane Goannas | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Perth Inferno | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Last updated 24 November 2019
Kayo to stream AWIHL Game of the Week
The Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League have announced a deal with Kayo Sports for the 2019-20 season. Kayo will stream a ‘Game of the Week” during the season which will include twenty minutes of highlights with commentary and player interviews. For more information see the announcement from the league.
2019-20 AWIHL season: Round 4
Round 4 of the 2019-20 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League season has finished with the Sydney Sirens defeating the Brisbane Goannas in both games at the Liverpool Catholic Club Ice Rink. Following their wins the Sirens move back into first place on the standings, edging out the second place Adelaide Rush on goal difference. Next week the Rush host the Goannas and the Sirens travel to Melbourne to take on the Ice.
Further information:
– AWIHL website, Facebook page, eSportsdesk statistics
– YouTube livestream account
Results (all times local)
– Brisbane Goannas 1–12 Sydney Sirens (15:00, 16 November 2019, Liverpool Catholic Club Ice Rink)
– Brisbane Goannas 1–10 Sydney Sirens (09:00, 17 November 2019, Liverpool Catholic Club Ice Rink)
Standings
| Team | GP | W | SOW | SOL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sirens | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Adelaide Rush | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Melbourne Ice | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Brisbane Goannas | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Perth Inferno | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Last updated 17 November 2019
2019-20 AWIHL season: Round 3
Round 3 of the 2019-20 AWIHL season has finished with the Adelaide Rush defeating the Perth Inferno in both games at the Cockburn Ice Arena. Following their wins the Rush return to the top of the standings, six points clear of the second placed Sydney Sirens. Next week the Sirens host the Brisbane Goannas in a double header in Liverpool.
Further information:
– AWIHL website, Facebook page, eSportsdesk statistics
– YouTube livestream account
Results (all times local)
– Adelaide Rush 7–5 Perth Inferno (17:30, 9 November 2019, Cockburn Ice Arena)
– Adelaide Rush 4–3 Perth Inferno (08:15, 10 November 2019, Cockburn Ice Arena)
Standings
| Team | GP | W | SOW | SOL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Rush | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Sydney Sirens | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Brisbane Goannas | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Melbourne Ice | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Perth Inferno | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Last updated 10 November 2019
Goannas partner with O Canada
The Brisbane Goannas have announced O Canada as a sponsor for the 2019-20 AWIHL season. For more information see the announcement from the club.
