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Official Returns to Home Ice After Growing the Game in OZ

When it comes to the career paths of ice hockey officials, not all journeys are the same. Some start young and work their way up, one level at a time. Others enter the black and white striped community later in life. But probably very few can claim a story as unique as David Gal’s, whose officiating career has taken him far across an ocean, from Massachusetts to an ice rink “down under” and back.
Announcements Ice Hockey Australia Member Associations IIHF
Wed 04 Mar 2026

Expression of Interest: Referee-In-Chief (RIC)

Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) is excited to announce an expression of interest for a Referee in Chief (RIC). The Referee in Chief is responsible for the leadership, development and execution of a nationally integrated officiating strategy that drives development across all levels of ice hockey in Australia. This role works very closely with the High Performance, Player & Coaching Heads, IHA Directors and respective subcommittees.
Announcements Ice Hockey Australia IIHF Member Associations IHA
Fri 16 Jan 2026

Expression of Interest: Head of Para Ice Hockey (HPIH)

Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) is excited to announce an expression of interest for a Head of Para Ice Hockey (HPIH). The Head of Para Ice Hockey (HPIH) is responsible for the leadership, development and execution of a nationally integrated Para Ice Hockey strategy that drives athlete development across all para levels of ice hockey in Australia. This role works very closely with the High Performance, Player, Coaching and Officiating Heads, IHA Directors and respective subcommittees.
Announcements Ice Hockey Australia IIHF Member Associations IHA
Fri 16 Jan 2026

Expression of Interest: Head of Coaching Development (HCD)

Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) is excited to announce an expression of interest for a Head of Coaching Development (HCD). The Head of Coaching Development (HCD) is responsible for the leadership, development and execution of a nationally integrated Coaching development strategy that drives coaching development across all levels of ice hockey in Australia. This role works very closely with the other IHA Directors and appointed Heads.
Announcements Ice Hockey Australia IIHF Member Associations IHA
Fri 16 Jan 2026

Inaugural Youth Trans-Tasman Ice Hockey Series Announced

Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) and the New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation (NZIHF) are proud to announce the inaugural Youth Trans-Tasman Ice Hockey Series (boys), to be held at IceHQ in Melbourne, Australia, from October 10 to 12, 2025. This exciting new initiative underpins the strong and respectful relationship between the two nations and their shared commitment to fostering talent and advancing ice hockey in the region
Announcements Ice Hockey Australia IHA New Zealand Ice Hockey League Ice Hockey Trans-Tasman Member Associations
Mon 20 Jan 2025

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.
Announcements Ice Hockey Australia IIHF Member Associations IHA
Thu 17 Oct 2024

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.
Announcements Ice Hockey Australia Member Associations Media Release Sports Integrity Australia Australian Sports Commission Integrity Matters
Mon 14 Oct 2024

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.
Announcements Ice Hockey Australia IHA IIHF Member Associations Media Release
Mon 30 Sep 2024
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