News from the IHA Board: August 2021

Dear members, As you read this update from the Board, the majority of our members are in lockdown, with Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland all experiencing community transmission cases. Our sincere best wishes go out to all our impacted members, and as a Board, we are looking forward to a hopefully near future where hockey can return to as close as “business as usual” as possible.
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Level-Up Episode 10: Featuring Christina Julien

In this episode, we chat to Christina Julien from the Melbourne Ice about her incredible sporting journey and achievements. Christina grew up playing hockey and soccer and represented Canada in soccer at the 2012 London Olympics, 2011 FIFA World Cup, 2011 Pan American Games and has played professionally in Canada, Australia, Sweden, Russia and Germany.
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LEVEL-UP EPISODE 9: FEATURING BEN BOWNS AND EUAN KING FROM TEAM GREAT BRITAIN

In this episode, we chat with current Team Britain goalie Ben Bowns and the Head of Goaltending for the English Ice Hockey Association, and Team GB, Euan King. Ben and Euan share their development journey through the English ice hockey system, playing professionally in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), and memories from the recent IIHF world championships in Riga, Latvia, playing against teams like Russia, Sweden, and the Czech Republic.
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NEWS FROM THE IHA BOARD – JUNE 2021

CONTENTS: 1. Board message 2. IIHF Annual Congress 3. IIHF World Championships update 4. Australian National Team Coaching Staff Extensions 5. 2021 Goalie Coaching Symposium (7 & 8 August 2021) 6. AGM announcement 7. Provide feedback
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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING 2021 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Over the past 4 months, Ice Hockey Australia has had a number of meetings with State Presidents to discuss the ability of conducting our National Championship Program in 2021, and we continue to be hopeful that all championships will be able to occur
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LEVEL-UP EPISODE 6: FEATURING NATHAN WALKER

In this episode, we chat with Nathan Walker about his epic hockey journey, including growing up in Australia, playing professionally in the Czech Republic at the age of 16, being the first Aussie drafted to the NHL and winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals

EOI – NATIONAL PARA ICE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Following the exciting announcement of Australian Para Ice Hockey joining Ice Hockey Australia, IHA is now seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for the following volunteer position

MEMORIES FROM THE 2011 IIHF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN MELBOURNE

April 10, 2021 marks the ten-year anniversary of the Australian National Senior Team’s gold-medal victory in the IIHF Division II-A World Championships. Australia were the hosts of the tournament in Melbourne between April 4-10, 2011

LEVEL-UP EPISODE 4: FEATURING OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST AMANDA PELKEY

In this episode, we chat to Amanda Pelkey from the NWHL’s Boston Pride about her inspiring hockey journey, including highlights and stories from winning an Olympic gold medal with Team USA, an Isobel Cup the Boston Pride, 2 World Championships and much more. Amanda also shares her valuable insights into training, nutrition and what it takes to be a professional athlete.
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LEVEL-UP EPISODE 3: FEATURING ROB SCHREMP

In this episode, we chat to former New York Islander Rob Schremp about his fascinating hockey journey, from dominating the OHL and winning a Memorial Cup to the lessons he learnt from his 600+ game professional career. Rob also shares valuable training and development tips and how he is helping players level-up their game through his player analysis system, 44 Vision Hockey.
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IHA HOSTS SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL NATIONAL OFFICIATING SEMINAR

Over two days in the last weekend of February Ice Hockey Australia hosted the inaugural Virtual National Officiating Seminar. This seminar, open to all officials in IHA was attended by over 50 officials from all member states and association. Additional attendees from various coaching and disciplinary portfolios where also able to participate. While this was the first time IHA has ever been able to address all officials in a single forum, it was also the first use of virtual officiating seminars
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