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Import Watch: The Players Who Could Define the 2026 NZIHL Season
Import Watch: The Players Who Could Define the 2026 NZIHL Season
Every year around this time, the chatter starts. Rosters get shuffled, announcements trickle through social media, and fans across the country begin asking the same question: who's coming? The import... Read more...
IIHF NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAMS REVIEW 2026
IIHF NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAMS REVIEW 2026
It’s been a busy start to 2026 for New Zealand ice hockey, with three national sides stepping onto the international stage across January through to March. The Under 20 Men,... Read more...
Olympic Ice Hockey Is Back!
Olympic Ice Hockey Is Back!
As the Winter Olympics return this February, ice hockey finds itself back where it belongs - under the brightest lights, on the biggest stage, with the world watching. For the... Read more...
Welcome Back for 2026
Welcome Back for 2026
Welcome Back to Centre Ice - Let’s Make this Season a Great One Kia ora koutou, We hope you and your families had a wonderful break and found time to... Read more...
Skating Into the Future: Kiwi Ice Hockey School Launches to Grow the Game
Skating Into the Future: Kiwi Ice Hockey School Launches to Grow the Game
Ice Hockey New Zealand has taken a major step forward in building the next generation of Kiwi players with the launch of the Kiwi Ice Hockey School, a new national programme... Read more...
Remembering a Legend, Acknowledging a Legacy
Remembering a Legend, Acknowledging a Legacy
  DALE HARROP - 29.04.1989 - 17.12.2022 On 19th July 2025 at Alpine Ice, prior to the puck drop of the NZIHL game between the West Auckland Admirals and Canterbury... Read more...
A Big Shift, A Bigger Vision - Cole Beckstead
A Big Shift, A Bigger Vision - Cole Beckstead
“Any place you can skate and surf in the same day is pretty ideal.”— Cole Beckstead, GM, Dunedin Ice Hockey Association When Cole Beckstead landed in Dunedin last year, he... Read more...
A Decade of Pride and Purpose: Celebrating the Matariki Series and the NZ Māori Inline Journey
A Decade of Pride and Purpose: Celebrating the Matariki Series and the NZ Māori Inline Journey
As the Matariki stars rise to mark the Māori New Year — a time for remembrance, reflection, and the promise of new beginnings — New Zealand’s inline hockey community prepares... Read more...
IMPORT WATCH 2025
IMPORT WATCH 2025
The NZIHL 2025 season is now well underway, and the impact of import talent has already been felt across the league. With each passing week, international players continue to elevate... Read more...
NZWIHL – SEASON WRAP UP 2024
NZWIHL – SEASON WRAP UP 2024
The 2024 NZWIHL season came to an exciting close, showcasing the best of women’s ice hockey in New Zealand. With fierce competition between North Island and South Island teams, fans... Read more...
NZIHL TEAM OF THE YEAR – 2024
NZIHL TEAM OF THE YEAR – 2024
The 2024 NZIHL season has come to a thrilling conclusion, with a weekend packed full of action in the Grand Finals. As the dust settles, it’s time to take a... Read more...
NZIHL ONES TO WATCH – 2024
NZIHL ONES TO WATCH – 2024
This season in the NZIHL, we’ve witnessed an influx of young, upcoming players who are showcasing their skills and making a mark in the league. These players, all under 20,... Read more...