Be Part of History: EOI Open for 2025 IIHF Men’s WC in Melbourne!

Be Part of History: EOI Open for 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championships in Melbourne! Ice Hockey Australia is thrilled to announce that expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for the National Men's Team to compete at the 2025 IIHF Men’s Division IIA World Championships—on home ice in Melbourne! This marks the first time since 2011 that Australia will host the prestigious tournament, where our National Team famously clinched Division II Gold.
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2025 IIHF Championship Program: Officiating Assignments

Every season, the IIHF analyses the list of nominated on-ice game officials by reviewing national recommendations and past performance at IIHF events to map out their future potential. Game officials are then matched to an appropriate IIHF event and provided the opportunity to showcase their talents and show why they belong to the elite international community.
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National Integrity Manager Appointment

Ice Hockey Australia is pleased to announce that Catherine Arlove will join IHA in the newly created role of National Integrity Manager (NIM), effective 14 October 2024. This 2 year role will be shared with Curling Australia, and made possible through the National Integrity Capability Enhancement (NICE) Program grant provided by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), supporting the enhancement of integrity capability across Australian sports.
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NZ and Australia Ice Hockey Historic Shift to Americas Region

The New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation and Ice Hockey Australia are proud to announce a historic change in their regional affiliation with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Following a vote by the IIHF Council and Member National Associations at the 2024 Semi-Annual Congress, both New Zealand and Australia’s bid to transfer from the Asia region to the Americas region has been successfully approved.
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IHA Updates International Transfer Card (ITC) Process

Ice Hockey Australia Updates International Transfer Card (ITC) Process Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) has made an important change requiring an update to the International Transfer Card (ITC) process. In our ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance the experience for players, all communications regarding ITCs will now be managed through a dedicated email address: internationaltransfer@iha.org.au
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2025 EOI IIHF U18 & U20 MEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Ice Hockey Australia is calling for nominations for its National Men’s U18 & U20 Teams to represent Australia at World Championships in 2025. We are seeking dedicated and skilled athletes who are ready to excel at the highest level of competition and represent our country with distinction. This championship presents an unparalleled opportunity for elite players to showcase their talent on an international stage.
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IHA/IIHF Level III Coaching Accreditation Course for 2024

Ice Hockey Australia Announces IHA/IIHF Level III Coaching Accreditation Course for 2024 Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) is pleased to announce the commencement of the IHA/IIHF Level III Coaching Accreditation Course in September 2024. The course will feature both a face-to-face classroom component and virtual online sessions.
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WELCOME TO AWIHL FINALS – 2024

The 2023/24 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) is gearing up for an exciting finish with the finals’ series to be played at O’Brien Icehouse in The District Docklands, Melbourne on Saturday March 9 and Sunday March 10.
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AWIHL GAMES 32 & 34 ADELAIDE RUSH VS MELBOURNE ICE

On Saturday 10 February 2024, game 32 of the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League, (AWIHL) was held between Adelaide Rush and Melbourne Ice at the Adelaide Ice Arena, South Australia. During the game, which began at 4:45pm local time, many players from the Melbourne Ice and Rush teams became unwell. Players from both teams were taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital showing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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2023 ICE HOCKEY AUSTRALIA U18 NATIONAL WOMEN’S TEAM

2023 Ice Hockey Australia U18 National Women’s Team Ice Hockey Australia proudly presents the WW U18 Team representing Australia in the IIHF Division II Group A World Championships held in Dumfries, Great Britain, from 21st to 27th January 2023. Congratulations to all players for this fantastic opportunity and to all Coaches and Staff who have been part of the journey for these elite athletes. We wish you all the very best for a successful tournament in Great Britain!
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH – NATIONAL MEN’S TEAM Trans-Tasman Series 2022-23, IIHF World Championships, Madrid, Spain, 2023
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – EQUIPMENT MANAGER – NATIONAL MEN’S TEAM Trans-Tasman Series 2022-23, IIHF World Championships, Madrid, Spain, 2023
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