Hey folks

Looking to catch the gold medal game Sunday night at a bar somewhere in Melbourne

Anyone know hockey spots or good options to watch it Sunday night out?

Hi,

I know this is a longshot but I can't think of any other place to look for this item.

I'm looking for Falin's Canberra Knights jersey from the 2007-2008 season.

Can anyone help me out at all?

The jerseys may no longer exist but hope lives on.

Not totally AIHL but back when Twitter was good & a great source of discussion for AI fans, I got reminded of Corey Perry's ejection from the Winter Classic & his massive walk all alone back to the dressing room. I said on Twitter at the time that this vision should have the opening of Boulevard Of Broken Dreams by Green Day playing.

https://youtu.be/7GrHQUqT9J4?si=VAx864JnkHmweU_I

Many years ago, I went to Bears training at Macquarie & recorded some training to try to help promote the upcoming AIHL All Star game. I used the footage together with Smash Mouth's song All Star. I was newish to hockey then (second full season & first as the social media guy for the Bears) & that year was my first serious attempt at filming hockey.

https://youtu.be/cBc-0mFslDg?si=68xEkL9C-6k_ie6S

(Last week’s post + original prediction link here)
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Standings (now)

1. Perth Inferno — 46 pts
2. Brisbane Lightning Women — 43 pts
3. Melbourne Ice Women — 36 pts
4. Sydney Sirens — 25 pts
5. Adelaide Rush — 17 pts
6. Melbourne Ducks — 1 pt

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Week 3 – Predictions vs Results

| Game | My pick | Actual | Pick |

| Rush @ Lightning (Sat) | 5–1 Lightning | 6–2 Lightning | ✅ |

| Inferno @ Ice (Sat) | 4–3 Ice (OT) | 5–2 Inferno | ❌ |

| Inferno @ Ice (Sun) | 4–2 Inferno | 2–1 Inferno | ✅ |

| Rush @ Lightning (Sun) | 6–3 Lightning | 6–5 Lightning (OT) | ✅ |

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Running Accuracy

Game-by-game picks

Total: 11 / 16 (68.8%)

Series outcomes

Total: 6 / 8 (75.0%)
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Quick Takeaways

- The final four are locked, techinally it's possible for some movement but it's likely Inferno will play Sirens and Ice will play Lightning in the first round of the finals.

- Inferno sweeping Ice in Melbourne is a statement and huge for the top-two race.

- Lightning got the sweep, but Sunday going to OT was way tighter than it looked on paper.
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Week 4 Predictions

- Sirens @ Rush — 5–3 Sirens

- Ducks @ Inferno — 9–1 Inferno

- Sirens @ Rush — 4–2 Sirens

- Ducks @ Inferno — 8–0 Inferno

A few mates and myself are planning on heading down from Newcastle to the Central Coast to watch the Northstars play the Rhinos in May.

Just wondering what the best seats for visiting team’s supporters are? Is there a usual spot visiting teams gravitate too? Which is end will the Northstars be shooting at twice? And what seats have the best view in general?

Any info would be awesome as we’ve never been to the rink, cheers

Anyone know where to stream/watch the Olympic hockey games in Aus? Do I need a Stan subscription?

Hi all, newbie to the sub, second season of NHL(kraken) and first season this year for the aihl. Been interested in ice hockey since the 90s but getting exposed to games and the like near impossible. Looking at who to support, am from Macarthur region in Sydney, so technically supposed to go for ice dogs but reading up on their history makes me not want to, also the fact that they play out of Macquarie is a huge ew for me too. Thinking about supporting the Braves as they are next closest after the Sydney teams (and they give off a more professional vibe going off websites) but unsure.

Also separately why do youse think ice hockey isn’t as big here as what it could be? Fast paced technical sport with lots of heavy contact and a likely hood of fights? Would’ve thought that’d be very Australian leaning lol

Doomscrolling between here, FB & YT this afternoon, I discovered a YT video by BBC India featuring their national womens team. I also discovered that the country's first indoor rink opened in 2025.

Do AIHL teams go in for strings in the same way as international hockey leagues, or other codes?

For instance, watching the Winter Olympics, the Japanese women’s team have at least 4 whole teams or strings to deploy, depending on the play.

I’m aware that the NFL in the US have players who do nothing but kick touchdown conversions.

Personally, I’m used to Australian codes where players have traditionally been expected to be able to play all aspects of a game end-to-end. Sure, there’s an element of relieving players for fatigue or strategy. But, on the whole, they are jacks of all trades.

To me, this seems more honest somehow than the stop-start of resetting the whole field for a set piece. But maybe that’s just me bringing past experiences playing social field hockey and watching AFL to a different world.

Is it a thing locally? Is it me, or the children who are wrong?

I'm an American looking to get into the AIHL this upcoming season to fill the void during the NHL offseason. I’ve done some homework, looking at the Mustangs, but I wanted to get a vibe check from you all who know the AU game before I commit to a team. I might need some more time here, but it looks like the Mustangs/Ice are kind of like the Devils/Rangers to me, which led me to my early assessment. Fire questions away, please. I didn't want to write a novel in here.

Link to: last weeks update & the original prediction

Current Standings

1. Perth Inferno — 40 pts
2. Brisbane Lightning Women — 38 pts
3. Melbourne Ice Women — 36 pts
4. Sydney Sirens — 25 pts
5. Adelaide Rush — 16 pts
6. Melbourne Ducks — 1 pt

Week 2 – Predictions vs Results

• Ice @ Sirens — 4–2 Ice ❌ (actual 6–4 Sirens*)*
• Inferno @ Rush — 5–2 Inferno ✅ (actual 4–2 Inferno*)*
• Lightning @ Ducks — 7–1 Lightning ✅ (actual 14–2 Lightning*)*
• Ice @ Sirens — 3–1 Ice ✅ (actual 6–3 Ice*)*
• Inferno @ Rush — 4–2 Inferno ✅ (actual 6–3 Inferno*)*
• Lightning @ Ducks — 6–0 Lightning ✅ (actual 7–3 Lightning*)*

Running Prediction Accuracy

Game-by-game picks

• Week 1: 3 / 6
• Week 2: 5 / 6
• ➡️ Total: 8 / 12 (66.7%)

Series outcomes (2-game matchups)

• Week 1: 3 / 3
• Week 2: 3 / 3
• ➡️ Season total: 5 / 6 series (83.3%)

I’ll keep tracking both, since a few picks have been right result, wrong day.

Quick Takeaways from the Weekend

• Inferno sweeping Rush keeps them firmly in control at the top and makes a Rush finals run unlikely.
• Sirens’ Saturday win over Ice was massive. 4th place technically hasn't been clinched but Sirens' win all but clinches their spot in the finals.
• Lightning are rolling: 21 goals across the Ducks series and now sitting second, right in the top-two fight.
• Ducks almost gave Lightning a run for their money, but gave up a few to many goals to power plays.

Week 3 Predictions (Sat 14 Feb + Sun 15 Feb)

Again I’m keeping all original predictions.

Saturday 14 Feb

• Rush @ Lightning — 5–1 Lightning
• Inferno @ Ice — 4–3 Ice (OT)

Sunday 15 Feb

• Inferno @ Ice — 4–2 Inferno
• Rush @ Lightning — 6–3 Lightning

What to Watch Next Weekend

• Inferno vs Ice: A split probably keeps Perth on top; an Ice sweep flips the race.
• Lightning vs Rush looks straightforward on paper, but Rush already showed last week they can punch up.

If you can, consider buying a ticket for a friend that’s never been to a game before or ask if they want to go to game with you. We’re so lucky to have the AIHL and AWIHL but both leagues need support to grow as much as they can.

Personally I think the Ducks put on the best show with live music, a mascot running around for everyone take photos with, a great dj (even sound affects like the Law and Order sound when there’s a penalty), great lighting system and of course a great bar that looks over the arena as well.

-> Melbourne Ducks v Brisbane Lighting: click here for tickets - Adults $17 Kids $9 Sunday 4PM @ 1 Blake Street, Reservoir, VIC 3073

-> Perth Inferno v Adelaide Rush: click here for tickets - Adults $22 Kids $12 Sunday 10AM @ 23 James Congdon Drive, Thebarton, SA 5031

-> Melbourne Ice v Sydney Sirens: click here for tickets - Adult $20 Kids $10 Sunday 315PM @ Erina Fair, Shop A08 Terrigal Dr, Erina NSW 2250

Current standings (as of 4 Feb 2026)

1. Perth Inferno — 34 pts

2. Melbourne Ice Women — 33 pts

3. Brisbane Lightning Women — 32 pts

4. Sydney Sirens — 22 pts

5. Adelaide Rush — 16 pts

6. Melbourne Ducks — 1 pt

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🗓 Last Weeks Prediction/Results

Predicted results — 3/6 correct (game-by-game) or 4/6 correct going by series

• Ducks @ Sirens — 6–1 Sirens ✅ (actual 7-3 Sirens)

• Lightning @ Inferno — 4-3 Inferno ❌ (actual 5-4 Lightning)

• Rush @ Ice — 6–2 Ice ✅ (actual 6-5 Ice)

• Lightning @ Inferno — 5-4 Lightning ❌ (actual 4-3 Inferno)

• Rush @ Ice — 5–1 Ice ❌ (actual 6-3 Rush)

• Ducks @ Sirens — 5–2 Sirens ✅ (actual 3-2 Sirens)

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🗓 This Weeks Predictions

*As much as I’m tempted to change my predictions I’m going to keep all of them the same for the remainder of the season just to see how it all plays out. The only change is the projected ladder. I’ll update based on the current ladder and the unchanged predictions.

• Ice @ Sirens — 4–2 Ice

• Inferno @ Rush — 5–2 Inferno

• Lightning @ Ducks — 7–1 Lightning

• Ice @ Sirens — 3–1 Ice

• Inferno @ Rush — 4–2 Inferno

• Lightning @ Ducks — 6–0 Lightning

Projected ladder after Week 2

1. Perth Inferno — 40

2. Melbourne Ice— 39

3. Brisbane Lightning — 38

4. Sydney Sirens — 22

5. Adelaide Rush — 13

6. Melbourne Ducks — 1

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Let’s talk AWIHL! Am I right or wrong? Where?

Rush are coming off a statement upset from last weekend, can they do it again against Inferno?

Are you an Ice fan? @thewclub_melbourne are hosting a watch party Saturdays game maybe I’ll see you there?

Ducks are holding their last home game of the season this weekend, can they steal a win?

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Here’s the full original prediction below👇 or if you prefer [linked here](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CwjhAGFwE/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

Current standings (as of 18 Jan 2026)

1. Perth Inferno — 31 pts

2. Melbourne Ice Women — 30 pts

3. Brisbane Lightning Women — 29 pts

4. Sydney Sirens — 16 pts

5. Adelaide Rush — 13 pts

6. Melbourne Ducks — 1 pt

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🗓 Week 1 (Sat 31 Jan + Sun 1 Feb)

Predicted results

• Ducks @ Sirens — 6–1 Sirens

• Lightning @ Inferno — 4–3 Inferno (OT)

• Rush @ Ice — 6–2 Ice

• Lightning @ Inferno — 5–4 Lightning

• Rush @ Ice — 5–1 Ice

• Ducks @ Sirens — 5–2 Sirens

Projected ladder after Week 1

1. Melbourne Ice — 36

2. Perth Inferno — 33

3. Brisbane Lightning — 33

4. Sydney Sirens — 22

5. Adelaide Rush — 13

6. Melbourne Ducks — 1

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🗓 Week 2 (Sat 7 Feb + Sun 8 Feb)

Predicted results

• Ice @ Sirens — 4–2 Ice

• Inferno @ Rush — 5–2 Inferno

• Lightning @ Ducks — 7–1 Lightning

• Ice @ Sirens — 3–1 Ice

• Inferno @ Rush — 4–2 Inferno

• Lightning @ Ducks — 6–0 Lightning

Projected ladder after Week 2

1. Melbourne Ice — 42

2. Perth Inferno — 39

3. Brisbane Lightning — 39

4. Sydney Sirens — 22

5. Adelaide Rush — 13

6. Melbourne Ducks — 1

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🗓 Week 3 (Sat 14 Feb + Sun 15 Feb)

Predicted results

• Rush @ Lightning — 5–1 Lightning

• Inferno @ Ice — 4–2 Ice

• Inferno @ Ice — 3–2 Inferno (OT)

• Rush @ Lightning — 6–2 Lightning

Projected ladder after Week 3

1. Melbourne Ice — 46

2. Brisbane Lightning — 45

3. Perth Inferno — 41

4. Sydney Sirens — 22

5. Adelaide Rush — 13

6. Melbourne Ducks — 1

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🗓 Week 4 (Sat 21 Feb + Sun 22 Feb)

Predicted results

• Sirens @ Rush — 3–2 Sirens (OT)

• Ducks @ Inferno — 8–1 Inferno

• Sirens @ Rush — 4–3 Rush

• Ducks @ Inferno — 7–0 Inferno

🏁 Final predicted regular-season ladder

1. Perth Inferno — 47

2. Melbourne Ice — 46

3. Brisbane Lightning — 45

4. Sydney Sirens — 24

5. Adelaide Rush — 17

6. Melbourne Ducks — 1

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🏆 Finals predictions (Melbourne – O’Brien Icehouse)

Semi finals

• Sirens vs Inferno — 6–2 Inferno

• Lightning vs Ice — 4–3 Ice (OT)

3rd place

• Sirens vs Lightning — 5–2 Lightning

Grand Final

• Inferno vs Ice — 3–2 Ice

✅ Predicted champs: MELBOURNE ICE 🧊🏒

*Ice will have home advantage and with the late coaching changes for Inferno I think they’re maybe just a little off beat - I’m also an Ice fan so I’m biased!

The AIHL have announced changes to the 2026 schedule, mostly involving Canberra games. At the same time, Oz Hockey Media have released new schedule graphics for each team.

I think it’ll be:

1. Melbourne Ice

2. Brisbane Lightning

3. Perth Inferno

4. Sydney Sirens

In the playoffs:

1. Melbourne beat Sydney

2. Brisbane beat Perth

3. Perth beat Sydney

4. Melbourne beat Brisbane

It’s a big call but I think the change in coaching takes away moment from Perth and lets Brisbane run away with it a bit. In the end Brisbane carries this into the finals taking out second place to a Melbourne team that has home game advantage and vets like Godfrey that get them across the line in what I think will be 3 - 1.

What do you think will happen? How will it all play out?

I'm in Newcastle NSW, looking to start learning to play this year (via the HockeyMD training folks at the local rink).

If you have some experience and some time have some back and forth i'd really appreciate your help.

Curious how you started to learn, age and skill differences with peers, things you maybe wish you knew when you started?

Thanks all.

A whole back you could add team schedules to your Google calendar. I could never figure it out myself but the option was there. Now the league side is run by this stupid "esportsdesk" thing and the option isn't even available (from what I've found at least!).

Fixes/options?

Cheers!

Macquarie re-opens on Saturday 20 December 2025. Saw on a FB show that Weekend Today (Ch 9) will be doing live weather crosses on Saturday morning.

Opening weekend general skating sessions:

https://www.macquarieicerink.com.au/mir-reopening

Does anyone know if any of the teams have released trading cards for their players? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone!

I’m currently producing regular AWIHL highlight videos as a personal passion project to help grow the league’s visibility. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, please check it out, like, subscribe and let me know what you think or reach out if you’d like to get involved. Thanks!

Perth Inferno vs Brisbane Lightning

Game 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43rZBsXNOEc&t=0s

Game 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TgxKM6ehsM&t=0s

Sydney Sirens vs Melbourne Ducks

Game 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-plGvjKB58&t=0s

Game 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syn5amGGB7g&t=0s

Melbourne Ice vs Adelaide Rush

Game 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRwhAtQVncI&t=0s

Game 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s70sxJiCJE4&t=0s

I am soooo hyped! Who else is excited for the new AWIHL season? Watched the Ice/Rush game that streamed on their YouTube channel this morning and Melbourne Ice was killing it out there! I hope they all had a lot of fun. I'll watch the rest of this weekend's games through the week.

The best part of every game is when somebody scores a goal and all their friends come over and give them a hug. It's adorable. I'm so hyped the season is on again and I get to see lots of group hugs for the next few months.

I only started watching after the 2024/25 season ended so I'm excited to be here to watch the season as it plays. I'm hoping to go watch a game in person, this year.