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 Dear members, Despite the continued temporary border closures and travel constraints due to the pandemic, it is great to… Read more »
Ice Hockey Australia
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… Read more »
A Year On: Golden Memories from the IIHF World Championships in Iceland
2020 IIHF Women’s World Championships On February 29, 2020, in Akureyri, Iceland, the Australian women’s ice hockey team played New Zealand in the decisive game of the tournament. Australia led the group, but a New Zealand victory would force a three-way tie with Australia and Iceland, and a four-goal loss to New Zealand would give… Read more »
Ice Hockey Australia to host virtual youth development camp
In early January, Ice Hockey Australia will be hosting a free virtual youth development camp with speakers from USA Hockey, Canada’s Western Hockey League, Canadian University Hockey and the Australian national team. Players will learn a range of skills to improve skating, puck handling, offensive and defensive play, strength and condition and more. The presentations… Read more »
After 4 years on the IHA Board Miranda Ransome resigns as President
After four years on the IHA Board, Miranda Ransome resigns as President. Reflecting on the needs of the game, Ms Ransome resigned prior to the Special General Meeting that was called in late November. For the past 13 years, Ms Ransome has been involved in ice hockey in Australia, volunteering in various roles from local… Read more »