August 2010 Newsletter

Check out our latest newsletter, containing lots of Auckland, and national, info ....

NZIHL Final - Paradice Botany Sep 4th 2010

For the first time in the NZIHL's 6 year history we will see an all-Auckland final being held on Sat 4th September at Paradice, Botany. The Botany Swarm and West Auckland Admirals have finished the season in 1st and 2nd place. Make sure you mark this date in your diary now - Sat 4th, doors open at 4:45pm, game starts at 5pm. With a TV crew along to film the game, we want an extremely noisy and colourful crowd! Log into ClubHub for AIHA member ticket offers, otherwise tickets at the door on game day.

Sky Sport will show the game: Sky Sport 2 on 14th Sept @5pm and 16th Sept @9am and Sky Sport 3 on 16th Sept @10:30pm

2011 Summer Development Camps - Auckland

NZ Ice Hockey Federation has scheduled summer development camps for U13's (18-22 January 2011) and U16's (24-29 January 2011). These are intended to develop the players individual skills, increase game knowledge and encourage friendships with players from other regions. Attached are the poster, U13 application form and U16 application form. Closing date 30 Nov 2010.  Contact Jeff Bonazzo for further info.

2011 NZ U18s and U20s Squads Announced

Following announcements from both the New Zealand U18 and U20 coaches, attached are the players selected for the training squads for both teams. Congratulations to all players and best of luck for the final team selections. See here for NZ U18s & NZ U20s ...

2010 Nationals in Gore 6-8 August

Congratulations to all Peewee, Junior and Women players selected to represent Auckland in the 2010 Nationals held in Gore from 6-8 August. Our teams played against Southern and Canterbury during the 3 day championship tournament and brought home 2 x Gold for Peewees and Women and 1 x Silver medal for the Juniors. WELL DONE AUCKLAND!!!

For schedule and results please see http://www.nzicehockey.co.nz/2010-Nationals.html  Player lists and individuals awards for Auckland players, see Grades/Reps tabs ......

2010 NZ U16 Development Team

Congratulations to all players selected for the 2010 NZ U16 Development Team travelling to Australia 26 Sept - 4 Oct. Representing Auckland are: Aaron Henderson, Frazer Ellis, Keegan Maisey, Oliver Hay, Richard Dawson and Scott Randell. Well done & good luck to you all! For full team list please see here ...

View past news here
Botany Swarm
West Auckland Admirals

Our Auckland teams have made the final of the 2010 NZIHL season!!! Sat 4th Sept at 5pm at: PARADICE BOTANY, Cnr Botany and Te Irirangi Rds, Botany, Auckland. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Tickets are now fully sold out through both ClubHub and AIHA website

2010 NZIHL: CONGRATULATIONS to the West Auckland Admirals and Botany Swarm who made the NZIHL finals for 2010. Final to be played 4 Sept 2010 at Paradice Botany !

Get along to the rink for this historical game. Tickets are now sold out .....

Learn to Play

Learn to Play is a great new initiative from the International Ice Hockey Federation. It is designed to provide children who would like to learn how to play ice hockey a comprehensive introduction to the skills required and the basics of playing this exciting game. Find out more... and see our Hockey 101 booklet for more info ... 

Photo Gallery

To see photos of all the action in Auckland, the NZIHL and various New Zealand teams in 2010 and years past.....Click Here