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

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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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Ice women ready to defend title in AWIHL Finals action

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It’s an all too familiar feeling for the Melbourne Ice Women as they enter the 2026 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) Finals. For the third consecutive year they will finish the AWIHL regular season sitting in third place on the standings. Despite the third placed finishes, Ice women have been able to win back-to-back

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The amazing import stars that are lighting up the AWIHL

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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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Ice women leading the way with AWIHL Pride game

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Melbourne Ice women will play their annual Pride game for the second time as they welcome the Adelaide Rush for Round 9 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) action. Launched during the 2024/25 season, Ice women are the first team in AWIHL history to hold a specially themed Pride game. Through partnerships with Proud 2

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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AWIHL rising stars of the future

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With the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) regular season now complete, it has arguably been the most competitive and talented season since the competition began. Amongst all the import signings and veteran performances across each weekend, the AWIHL is filled with young rising stars. Hockey Hype Australia looks back at each team and selects

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