In 2010 we again will play 3 exhibition games against the NZ U16 National Team on the dates below:
- Game 1: Monday 27/9, 9.15pm - 10.45pm
- Game 2: Tuesday 28/9, 5.15pm - 6.45pm
- Game 3: Thursday 30/9, 7.30pm - 9.00pm
The Board of Ice Hockey SA would like to call for expressions of interest for the position of Head Coach, and Team Manager of the South Australian Bantam Exhibition Team.
All intending applicants are required to address the criteria provided in the relevant document, that is “Exhibition Game Coaches Application Criteria Form”, “Exhibition Team Manager’s Application Criteria Form”.
Applications are invited from all suitably qualified people. Please submit all applications to Secretary, Nicola Reese by August 9th 2010.
Application Forms: Coach | Team Manager
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The John McCrae Williamson 11 Years and Under National Championship was held June 30th – July 4th 2010 in Adelaide, South Australia. Competition was tough with five teams and six states represented: New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Western Australia/Queensland.
South Australia was represented by Taylor Barker, Nathaniel Benson, Andrew Chen, Jeremy Friederich, Mathew Gaskin, Ben Handberg, Leo Hildebrand, David Irvin-Speck, Joshua Letheby, Marcel McGuiness, Connor Oxlad, Jake Riley, Connor Smith, Riley Thilthorpe, Cameron Walsh, Oscar Wilsdon, Josh Winkler, Seb Woodlands, and Ryleigh Wright. The Team officials were Corey Smith (Head Coach), Ben Thilthorpe (Assistant Coach), David Oxlad (Equipment Manager), Orville Hildebrand (Medic) and Melissa Oxlad (Manager). The leadership group consisted of Marcel McGuiness (Captain) and his Alternates, Joshua Letheby and Matthew Gaskin.
The team became a part of South Australian Ice Hockey history by being the first South Australian team to win a medal in the McCrae Williamson Championship. All players received a National Championship bronze medal, while Marcel McGuiness was selected as the Most Valuable Player for South Australia and Goal Tender, Jeremy Friederich was named Goal Tender of the Championship.
Our team did themselves and South Australian Ice Hockey proud, especially considering our youngest player was just 6 years old and that many players had only commenced ice hockey this year. Our team’s play, attitude, behaviour and sportsmanship on and off the ice were excellent. To secure a bronze medal was a fantastic achievement; in 2009 we only won one game and in 2008 were beaten in all outings. Given the average age of our players we can only get stronger as the kids become more experienced, gain confidence and gel even more as a team.
Thanks to our Team Officials and all Championship Officials for all their efforts and to team parents for being so dedicated and supportive. We also thank Joe Schinella from Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers, Prospect for his sponsorship of the team and Power Play Sports for their Sponsorship of the Championship.
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Please note that Wednesday night's A Grade games have been CANCELLED.
The games have been rescheduled and will occur on the dates and time listed below:
A16.1 - Blackhawks vs Tigers - Monday 26 July 2010 at 9:15pm
A16.2 - Redwings vs Falcons - Wednesday 28 July 2010 at 9:45pm
Ice Hockey SA apologises for the short notice and inconvenience.
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Schedule available to download and view here.
Volunteers will be required to help run this event, any time would be appreciated including scoring, manning penalty boxes, upkeep of managers and officials room (donation of food-hot or cold), supporters etc.
Please let the IHSA secretary know if you are able to assist.
Please come along and support the two SA teams.
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The IHSA Active Volunteer Membership allows non playing members voting rights at the IHSA AGM. Forms and payment must be received by 30th June 2010 for voting rights at AGM.
Download the form here.
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