NSW Womens Ice Hockey Info

2008/09 Womens National League Schedule

becsta — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:34:52 +0000

The Australian Womens Ice Hockey League is up and running for another season. There are four teams in the competition this year:

Sydney Sirens
Adelaide Assassins
Melbourne Flames
Brisbane Goannas

The following dates for each round have been released.

Weekend	Home	Away	Location	Sat	Sun
Oct 11-12	Flames	Goannas	Melbourne	12-2pm	12-2pm
Oct 18-19	Sirens	Assassins	Penrith/Canterbury	5-6:30pm	8:30-10am
Nov 8-9	Goannas	Sirens	Brisbane	4-6pm	8:30-10:30am
Nov 8-9	Assassins	Flames	Adelaide	4:30-6pm	9:30-11am
Nov 22-23	Sirens	Flames	Penrith	5-6:30pm	8:30-10am
Nov 22-23	Assassins	Goannas	Adelaide	4:30-6pm	9:30-11am
Dec 6-7	Flames	Sirens	Melbourne	4:15-6:15pm	12-2pm
Dec 6-7	Goannas	Assassins	Brisbane	4-6pm	8:30-10:30am
Jan 17-18	Assassins	Sirens	Adelaide	4:30-6pm	9:30-11am
Jan 17-18	Goannas	Flames	Brisbane	4-6pm	8:30-10:30am
Jan 31-Feb 1	Sirens	Goannas	Penrith	5-6:30pm	8:30-10am
Jan 31-Feb 1	Flames	Assassins	Melbourne	4:15-6:15pm	12-2pm
Feb 14-15	Finals	Sydney or Newcastle TBA

Site Upgrade

becsta — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:12:50 +0000

I’ve just performed an upgrade of the software running this site (Wordpress and Gallery). As a result, some things might have broken, but generally, everything looks ok so far.

If something is broken, let me know!

- bec

2008 Winter Season Wrap-up

becsta — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:00:46 +0000

Hello everyone

Well, the Winter Season for 2008 is over! The Grand Final was won by the Penrith Phantoms, who defeated the 2007 Premiers Central Coast Cyclones in a classic grand final stoush - Penrith defeated the Cyclones 4-1.

The various Summer League competitions have started (or are about to start up) for 2008/09. If you’re interested in playing in a league, contact the various ice rinks.

- bec

The Winter Season is Upon Us!

becsta — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:44:42 +0000

The 2007 Winter Season for NSW Womens Ice Hockey kicks off tomorrow afternoon at Blacktown Ice Arena, where the new Sydney Bears Womens Team face off against the 2006 Champions, the Penrith Phantoms. Puck drops at 5:15pm.

The other games this weekend are on Sunday:

Liverpool Saints v Canterbury Eagles @ Liverpool @ 9:15am
Central Coast Cyclones v Canberra Ice Caps @ Erina @ 5:45pm

Yup, we have six teams this year! Woo hoo!

This season is shaping up to be a definitive season for Womens Ice Hockey in NSW, and we welcome all those women and girls who have returned to the League, or who are playing their first games this year. I know I’m going to have lots of fun this season, maybe score some goals, get fit, meet new players, skate hard, and learn new skills.

I’ll be posting up the Schedule and results as and when I know of them. I’ve heard that the Schedule is still pretty fluid and apt to change at this stage.

For the full IHNSW Winter League Schedule, check out the IHNSW Winter League Page

For the full IHNSW results, check out the IHNSW Winter League Results Page

NSW State Team Tryouts

becsta — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:45:11 +0000

Yes, it’s that time of the year again! The tryouts for the NSW State Womens Team have been announced by IHNSW recently. The tryouts are early, as the JMK National Tournament is on in June, not October as per previous years.

If you aspire to playing for NSW, you’ll need to attend at least one (but preferably both) tryout sessions at Blacktown Ice Arena, on Saturday 21st April @ 7am, or Saturday 28th April @ 7am.

Gold, Gold, Gold for Australia!

becsta — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:28:48 +0000

I don’t normally post news about the Australian Womens Team, but I’m so proud of them, that I had to!

Our team won the Gold Medal in the Division III World Championships (being held in England), beating Britain 6-5 in a penalty shootout. They also defeated South Africa 21-0, Hungary 3-1, Belgium 8-2, and Korea 6-0. With their stunning performance, Australia is now promoted to Division II.

NSW players in attendance are Melissa Rulli, Rachael White, and Sandy Cameron.

Awesome work, girls, truly awesome! Winter Olympics 2010 - here we come!
There’s plans for a homecoming crowd at the Sydney International Terminal at 8:55am to cheer them home.

Sirens v Assassins Photos

becsta — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:23:48 +0000

I attended the Sydney Sirens v Adelaide Assassins Saturday night game, and took lots and lots of photos. The Assassins were quite strong on the night, beating Sydney 8 to 0. Andrea Steranko for the Assassins had an amazing night, scoring most of the Assassins goals. Melissa Rulli for the Sirens played a great game, was constantly contesting the puck, and was quite dangerous to the Assassins on the breakout. Rachel White also played a good game in defence.

Game 2 on the Sunday morning was a much closer game, with Sydney skipping out to a 3-nil lead early, but the Assassins clawed their way back into the game, winning 5 to 3.

I’ve added lots of photos of the game to the Gallery. Please contact me if you would like hard copies of any of the photos.

Final 06/07 Sydney Sirens Showcase Series Game

becsta — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:58:50 +0000

The Sydney Sirens’ final game for the 06/07 National Womens Showcase Series is being held on Saturday 10th Feb (this Saturday) at Penrith Ice Palace, with the puck to drop at 5:30pm. If you’re curious as to how our women are going, we’re neck and neck with the Adelaide Assassins, and it’s them we’re playing, so it should be a cracker of a game.

Entry fees apply, which go towards the expenses incurred through the Series, and also to support the National Womens Team, who jet off to England to compete in the World Championships later in the year.

So, head on down, watch what’s sure to be a memorable game between the two biggest arch-rivals of the national league, support our girls, and also the National Womens Team. Don’t forget, Saturday 5:30pm at Penrith Ice Palace.

2007 Winter Season Tryouts

becsta — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:31:46 +0000

UPDATE: The Liverpool Saints have concluded their try-outs, with the provisional team announced on the LCC Saints Notices page.

Also, the Sydney Bears Womens Team tryouts are on Wednesday 14th Feb/21st/28th at 7:15pm, at Blacktown Ice Arena.

2007 Winter Season Tryouts

The 2007 Winter Season is still about 4 months off, but already there are tryouts for teams.

The Liverpool Saints Womens Team had their second (and final) tryout last night (Monday 22/1), with a good attendance. There were a few interesting hopefuls turn up (with a few from Canberra, and Penrith), which would be quite beneficial to the team if they were selected and joined up. Good luck everyone who tried out. I think this year will shape up to be a pivotal year for the Saints Womens Team.

The Sydney Bears Ice Hockey Club has announced in the past week that the Sydney Bears Womens Team is re-forming for this season. Tryouts will be announced soon, and should be held around mid-February at Blacktown Ice Arena. If you’re interested, contact the Sydney Bears Ice Hockey Club for more info.

I have heard (from the girls that came up from Canberra last night) that there may not be an Ice Caps (Canberra) Womens Team for 2007, due to the availability of a number of the players from last year (overseas and otherwise committed). I certainly hope that this is not the case, as I enjoyed playing against the Canberrans last year. Let’s hope that the team forms once more.

Trials for the Central Coast Cyclones teams will be held on 21 and 28 February (I’m assuming this includes the Womens Team?) .

No news from Penrith, Canterbury Eagles, or Newcastle at this stage. If anyone has info on these teams, please let me know.

Cheers,

- bec

A Request for Information

becsta — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:13:52 +0000

I’ve added a link to the Western Sydney Ice Hockey League web page this evening, which is covering the Sunday evening Summer League “Super 6″ competition at Blacktown Ice Arena. There are a number of Sydney and Central Coast girls playing in that league. I know that there are additional Summer League competitions running at the other rinks, but I have no information on them.

Also, I also have no results or game reports for the opening games of the AWIHL held a few weeks back.

So, if you care to send info in, I’ll certainly write it up! Also, if anyone has photos they’d like added to the Gallery, please send them in too.