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“On the Same Page” – U20 Men’s Head Coach Justin Daigle
After the U20 Men’s tournament wrapped up in Bulgaria, we sat down with the Head Coach Justin Daigle to get the inside scoop on everything leading up to the IIHF competition, what
“Collective Strength” – Gracie Hellmrich, Captian U18 Womens
They’d never stepped onto the ice together before Bulgaria. Yet, the young women of the New Zealand U18 Women’s Hockey Team defied expectations, returning home with a Gold Medal. Captain Gracie Hellmrich
Victory Song – Matt Sandford, Womens U18 Head Coach
Success isn’t a smooth road; it’s filled with ups and downs, someone who has experienced this on the world stage recently is Matt Sandford, the Head Coach of
NZIHL Ones To Watch
This season in the NZIHL, we have seen hockey regain some hype and excitement from imports returning to young, upcoming players emerging and showcasing the talent that resides in Aotearoa. Here, we
It’s the year 2033…
It’s the year 2033. The number of players has increased by over 100% in the past 10 years, and there is now a strong national league with over 20 teams. There is
Wellington Ice Hockey: A Community United by Passion and Determination
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
Boosting the Kiwi Ranks: The Dual Nationality Ice Hockey Players that you may have never heard of…
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
Import Watch: Incoming players to the NZIHL
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,
A Players Perspective – National Team’s IIHF Tournaments
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
Travelling again – NZIHF National Team Coaches
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
Anatoly Khorozov | Trans-Tasman Series Review
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
USA HOCKEY: BOB MANCINI
“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
