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An AWIHL season of history makers, great moments and rising stars

It was another season of growth and excitement across the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL). The 2025/26 season was packed full of surprises, big occasions, special performances and highlight reel moments. Big off-season news was the announcement of expansion into the league providing more opportunities for players. It was billed to be the biggest […]

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The amazing import stars that are lighting up the AWIHL

When it comes to the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) imports play a big role in the direction of a team. High calibre arrivals from North America, UK and Europe grace our shores each summer raising the level of play. The 2025/26 AWIHL season has risen the bar once again as each team fills

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Ducks continue to grow as AWIHL expansion team

We walked into the unknown for the 2025/26 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) season, an expansion year as the Melbourne Ducks became the leagues sixth team. A fresh group of players, fanbase and rink to expand the reach of women’s hockey in Australia creating more elite level opportunities. Unlike what we see in the

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AWIHL: Who\’s hot for your team this season?

The 2025/26 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) season has been one of the most entertaining in recent years. Teams are improving, results are raising eyebrows, both local and import players are filling the highlights package each week. With all the standouts that each team provides the AWIHL, I take a look at one player

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Players that will light up the 2025/26 AWIHL season

We are five days away from the first puck drop in the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) season when it begins on November 8, and billed to be the best yet. Expansion teams and high calibre import signings have created a buzz, on top of local Australian talent continuing to raise the bar on

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The AWIHL and why you should love it

Recently in the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) there has been a lot of talk regarding funding cuts. Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) have made cuts to the AWIHL ahead of the 2025/26 season after financial losses which has seen changes at board level after poor governance. Devastating for the AWIHL, the cuts come only

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New 60 game season as AWIHL release 2025/26 season schedule

Ice Hockey Australia has released the 2025/26 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) season schedule, where for the first time 60 games will be played. Running from November to March, concluding with finals and winner of the Joan McKowen Trophy. Six teams will compete – Adelaide Rush, Brisbane Lightning, Melbourne Ice, Melbourne Ducks, Perth Inferno

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Melbourne Ducks announce first import for debut AWIHL season

Melbourne Ducks have announced their first import signing in club history ahead of the 2025/26 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) season. Hungarian international Jelena Grkovic will suit up for the Ducks who are entering the AWIHL for the first time. Grkovic arrives with a wealth of experience across domestic and international levels, three-time Elite

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