Australian Ice Hockey League
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The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) is Australia's top-level men's ice hockey league. Established in 2000, the AIHL is sanctioned by Ice Hockey Australia (a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation). The AIHL is a semi-professional league that is contested by ten franchised teams in two conferences spanning six Australian states and territories. AIHL premiers are awarded the H Newman Reid Trophy and AIHL champions are awarded the Goodall Cup, the world's third oldest ice hockey trophy, having been first awarded in 1909. The most successful team in AIHL history is the Newcastle Northstars, having claimed six championship titles. The current champions, from 2023, are the Melbourne Mustangs.
Upcoming season or competition: 2024 AIHL season | |
Sport | Ice hockey |
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Founded | 2000 (24 years ago) (2000) |
First season | 2000 |
COO | Ben Armstrong |
Director | Joyce Price, Wayne Hellyer, Garry Doré, Peter Jon Hartshorne |
Motto | Fastest team sport in Australia |
No. of teams | 10 |
Country | Australia |
Headquarters | Canberra, ACT, Australia |
Confederation | IHA |
Most recent champion(s) | Melbourne Mustangs (2nd title) |
Most titles | Newcastle Northstars (6 titles) |
Streaming partner(s) | AIHL.TV (StayLive AB) Sportradar |
Official website | theaihl.com |