In the heart of Wellington, a vibrant ice hockey community is flourishing, driven by the dedication and relentless efforts of individuals who have made their mark in the sport. Caleb Hance, the General Manager of Wellington Ice Hockey Association (WIHA), embodies the spirit of this community, spearheading its growth and nurturing young talent. In an […]

When you think of ice hockey powerhouses, New Zealand might not be the first country that comes to mind. But hidden beyond the stunning landscapes and laid-back culture of the Land of the Long White Cloud, there is a growing group of talented ice hockey players with split nationalities who could potentially make a significant

After three seasons without any import players in the NZIHL, the league will once again see import players join teams for the 2023 season. This is a major change for the league, and with the return of imports, fans can expect to see a higher level of talent and competitiveness on the ice. The NZIHL

New Zealand ice hockey suffered a three year drought of competing on the world stage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This drought came to an end this year, when all of New Zealand’s national teams were able to compete in their respective world championships. The New Zealand U18 Women’s competed in Bulgaria in January, the

New Zealand ice hockey suffered a three year drought of competing on the world stage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This drought came to an end this year, when all of New Zealand’s national teams were able to compete in their respective world championships. The New Zealand U18 Women’s competed in Bulgaria in January, the

Anatoly Khorozov is best known as head coach of the Canterbury Red Devils and New Zealand Ice Blacks, but this is not all that Anatoly has accomplished. From player to coach, Anatoly has seen both sides of the game. With decades of experience from around the world, Anatoly is a world-class coach with a magnitude

“Youth sport should be a safe haven for kids to learn and grow both mentally and physically” The NZIHF’s annual Labour Weekend Development Camp sees people from across the country coming together as players and coaches to help with the development of hockey across the spectrum. This year, those who have applied for the camp

What do you get when you combine experienced superstars with young up & coming players? You get a recipe for success with an opportunity full of development and growth. That is exactly what Inline Hockey New Zealand is putting together for the First Annual Matariki Series in New Plymouth this weekend.  IHNZ has invited rangatahi

The development of not just players, but coaches and the framework of New Zealand Ice Hockey has been a key principle for the NZIHF. The federation has done many things in terms of developing ice hockey within New Zealand with things such as the nationwide development camps and formation of the Mako team, but to

The Glass family is no stranger to the Southern ice hockey community, with Simon Glass having captained the Sky City Stampede and Graeme Glass currently being part of the Executive Committee of the Queenstown Ice Hockey Association. However, their family’s accomplishments run much deeper than that. The Glass Family’s involvement in ice hockey dates back

The Glass family is no stranger to the Southern ice hockey community, with Simon Glass having captained the Sky City Stampede and Graeme Glass currently being part of the Executive Committee of the Queenstown Ice Hockey Association. However, their family’s accomplishments run much deeper than that. The Glass Family’s involvement in ice hockey dates back