Ice Hockey

[Glove38]

Not sure if anyone else follows this sport, but i thought i would put it out there anyway.

We have a pretty good AIHL (Australian Ice Hockey League) in the country, with some players from overseas coming here during the off season, to keep fit & continue playing.

Melbourne Ice are currently flying along, sitting on top of the table.

Melbourne Ice link (http://www.melbourneice.com.au/)

Also for people who like sport in general, come down next year and check out some International hockey. News recently released over the weekend, that the new Ice House will be hosting its first International tournament.

Date: May 22, 2010

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Ice Hockey Australia won the rights to host the IIHF's World 2011 Division II Group A Championships at the IIHF's 2010 Annual Congress in Cologne, Germany.

The Championships are scheduled to be held at the new Docklands Ice House, Melbourne, Australia from the 03 - 11 April 2011. The participating teams are (in order of ranking): Serbia / Australia / Belgium / New Zealand / Mexico / DPR Korea.

IHA President, Don Rurak, stated: "It was a close contest against Serbia who also submitted a bid. However, the majority of teams and IIHF Councillors wanted to be the first World Championship ice hockey participants in the Ice House's first historical major international event and vist Australia's sporting capital, the City of Melbourne. With the Ice House being a world class venue, both the teams and Australian fans will be well entertained with 15 exciting games of ice hockey to determine a gold medal winner and promotion to Division I in the 2012."

More news and information to follow as plans get underway.

http://iha.pointstreaksites.com/view/iha/news-story-archives/news_13148

[The Coon Dog]

I've tried a few times to watch ice hockey, but just never seem to be able to see the damn puck! A pretty important prerequisite I would have thought.

[SonofScray]

I'm a Bruins fan, love the sport. It really captured my imagination in the late 90's and I got stuck right in around the time of the lock out. Thoroughly enjoyed watching Samsinov playing for Boston and made an effort to watch as any games on telly as possible.

I watched the playoffs, pre Canberra I was on edge watching us throw away the series - but that is the magic of the game it has the tension of soccer, the physicality of football and some real finesse and skill all crammed into a pretty tight space which makes a great spectacle. I agree with TCD though it is hard work following the play sometimes.

My aim to is to see some hockey in Washington, Boston and NYC later this season. OLD TIME HOCKEY!

[Glove38]

I think it's one of those sports, where you have to anticipate where the puck will end up. Especially when you are watching the games on TV, being there live is a little different. I haven't been into any big stadiums to watch games, but smaller ones are like that.

[Sockeye Salmon]

I was in Edmonton earlier this year and the Oilers had a home game on the night I arrived.

My business associate I was visiting has season tickets but thought I would be too tired from the flight and gave that nights tickets away.

[Glove38]

I was in Edmonton earlier this year and the Oilers had a home game on the night I arrived.

My business associate I was visiting has season tickets but thought I would be too tired from the flight and gave that nights tickets away.

He did you a favour.

[Flamethrower]

I am a huge hockey fan. I have been to quite a few NHL games and watch it religiously on television. When I was younger I was interested in playing but I just wasn't a good enough skater - so I played lacrosse instead.

[Glove38]

Who do you follow Flamethrower?

[Glove38]

Hawks take game one 6-5, was end to end stuff all game. Already seen GT's get pulled & poor officiating, going to be a superb series.

What do people think of the new Stanley Cup ad for this season?

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Not one of the best ads, but not totally shit either.

The words used in the song suit the Stanley Cup, but i think it could've been more creative

[SonofScray]

Went to see Melbourne Ice on Saturday night @ the Icehouse. Great set up, reasonable standard game and some good action. I like what these guys are doing down there and will be getting along more often.

[soupaman]

It's a sport I have an interest in having an interest in if that makes sense. Most of this is thanks to the EA games, as Ice Hockey is probably the most enjoyable sport to play on a gaming console.

[Twodogs]

So wherabouts in Melbourne is the Icehouse?


My 11 yo is very keen on checking it out.

[SonofScray]

So wherabouts in Melbourne is the Icehouse?


My 11 yo is very keen on checking it out.

It is at Harbour Town behind what was the Big Wheel. Very nice facility.

Melbourne Ice games have been selling out, suggest that you prebook tickets and arrive early. Capacity is about 1500-2000 and the seats fill up real quick.

[Glove38]

Next season the Melbourne Mustangs are due to enter the AIHL, i think i will be buying a membership.

[SonofScray]

I just booked 2 tickets to see NY Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins at MSG on the 29th Nov. Pumped.

[Flamethrower]

Who do you follow Flamethrower?

I am a huge fan of the underachieving Toronto Maple Leafs. I was in Toronto during the 1993 playoffs when they made a run for the Cup. Unfortunately Wayne Gretzky and the LA Kings knocked them out in the Conference championships, but I was totally caught up in the passion and excitement of the city (especially during their series against the arch rival Detroit Red Wings.

I was already a huge hockey fan before this but didn't really follow a team - I got into hockey after watching the "Miracle on Ice" US win the Gold Medal in Lake Placid.

[Glove38]

I am a huge fan of the underachieving Toronto Maple Leafs. I was in Toronto during the 1993 playoffs when they made a run for the Cup. Unfortunately Wayne Gretzky and the LA Kings knocked them out in the Conference championships, but I was totally caught up in the passion and excitement of the city (especially during their series against the arch rival Detroit Red Wings.

I was already a huge hockey fan before this but didn't really follow a team - I got into hockey after watching the "Miracle on Ice" US win the Gold Medal in Lake Placid.

Awesome.

Although, you guys did take my then favourite player from us this season :(

[rooner17]

Went into the Icehouse last week, really impressed didn't know they actually played hockey in there thought it was just for public skates. My boys loved it and want to play so I guess I'll be taking them skating alot more!

[Glove38]

I will be 43 when this deal finishes :D

July 20, 2010

Kovalchuk agreed yesterday to a contract that is reported to be worth $101 million U.S. over 17 years. Not that anyone expects the 27-year-old Russian to play for 17 years. This is another one of those front-loaded deals designed to make for a gentler salary-cap hit.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Kovalchuk+right+picking+Jersey/3298802/story.html

[Glove38]

Video montage of the 2009-10 season.

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[Glove38]

I have recently started up a blog about ice hockey in Australia, nothing huge, just a little something for me to play around with. I will be blogging about most things in Australian ice hockey, but probably a lot more surrounding the Victorian side of things.

Link is below, if anyone wants to check it out.

http://onthefly-icehockey.blogspot.com/

[SonofScray]

Nice work. I am hoping the mustangs come in, more opportunities to see the game down here. I missed a few games after getting board because there is only so much sport you can squeeze in so any extra matches is great.

Seriously considering getting an Ice membership though.

[Glove38]

Nice work. I am hoping the mustangs come in, more opportunities to see the game down here. I missed a few games after getting board because there is only so much sport you can squeeze in so any extra matches is great.

Seriously considering getting an Ice membership though.

Cheers. i try to update as much as i can.

I will be getting a Mustangs membership if they are in the AIHL, even if they don't, i will still go to general games.

Melbourne will probably see a spike in membership, given the 2010 winning season.

[Glove38]

I am absolutely pumped for the start of the season, everything kicks off tomorrow.

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[alexxx]

I am absolutely pumped for the start of the season, everything kicks off tomorrow.


Awesome - knew it wasn't far off. Are you living in Canada now?

We have Pittsburg v Philly on Fox Sports right now, Colorado/Chicago at 1pm. That's all we get this week, 3 games next week. I wanna see the Canucks dammit! :mad:

[Glove38]

Awesome - knew it wasn't far off. Are you living in Canada now?

We have Pittsburg v Philly on Fox Sports right now, Colorado/Chicago at 1pm. That's all we get this week, 3 games next week. I wanna see the Canucks dammit! :mad:

Not over in Canada yet :(

Can't believe after all our pre season form, we lose 4-0 to Edmonton.

[alexxx]

Not a good start, 3 against in the last period too :|

[Glove38]

You need a link for the Canucks game alexx?

[alexxx]

You need a link for the Canucks game alexx?

Video? Wow yes please!!:D

Toronto are 2-0...wow :o

[alexxx]

Managed to find a live stream - about to watch the shootout! Canucks just made one hellova penalty kill.

Edit: Lost in penalties :|

[Glove38]

I will try to post up some links when Vancouver are playing.

I watched the Pens v Habs this morning, can't believe the Habs got the win in the end. They were down 2-1 with about 3 minutes to go, then scored 2 goals in 24 seconds.

Check out the Fleury stuff up, terrible goal tending.

[Sockeye Salmon]

G38,

If you're that into it, could you possibly post the Edmonton Oilers results as well.

I have a business contact in Edmonton who is a massive Oilers fan, if I need something, it's better to call him after the Oilers have won.

[SonofScray]

I know Phoenix have been putting a good thing together on the ice but an opening game loss for the Bruins to them is frustrating. I'm sure they went in expecting to win but the Coyotes were fast and hardly made any errors. B's just looked sluggish and got creamed through the neutral zone. 5-2 loss in the opener.

3-0 win in the 2nd game, so not all bad. Haven't caught the highlights yet.

[alexxx]

G38,

If you're that into it, could you possibly post the Edmonton Oilers results as well.

I have a business contact in Edmonton who is a massive Oilers fan, if I need something, it's better to call him after the Oilers have won.

Beat Calgary in their first game of the season 4-0, next game is Friday afternoon our time, against Minnesota

[Glove38]

G38,

If you're that into it, could you possibly post the Edmonton Oilers results as well.

I have a business contact in Edmonton who is a massive Oilers fan, if I need something, it's better to call him after the Oilers have won.

Can't believe you would even ask me :mad:

Bounced back with a win today, Connors with a goal he didn't even know he scored. lol.

Detroit looking ok after first two games, still have Buffalo as more dark horse for the Cup.

[Glove38]

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[Glove38]

Whats going on in Vancouver?

Also, can't believe the start the Leafs are having :eek:

[Flamethrower]

Go Leafs!!!

Things have been a bit tough for us Maple Leaf fanatics the few decades, so 3 wins to start the season including a win over the mighty Pens in Pittsburgh is unbelievable. We can't get ahead of ourselves though - still about 80 games to go, but I wonder when Stanley Cup tix go on sale. :D

[Greystache]

I'm not an ice hockey fan myself, but my GF loves watching it live. We're heading over to New York in 2 weeks and we're going to the Rangers vs The Blackhawks at Madison Square Garden. Should be great!

[alexxx]

Whats going on in Vancouver?

Also, can't believe the start the Leafs are having :eek:

No need to panic? We're 1-1-1 and already have to play the Kings again. Geez, the AFL fixture has nothing on how bad the NHL one is :rolleyes:

[Glove38]

No need to panic? We're 1-1-1 and already have to play the Kings again. Geez, the AFL fixture has nothing on how bad the NHL one is :rolleyes:

Yeah it is weird, we are plying the Oilers again on Sunday (our time).

We are seriously struggling at the moment, our top line is giving us nothing & we have some main players still injured.

[Glove38]

I have a decent link for the Canucks game today, if you want it alexx?

[Glove38]

Good day at the Icehouse yesterday, surprised at the quality of hockey on display. The imports were a lot better then the local lads, Mustangs ended up winning 6-3.

Love the bar also, proper bourbon out of the bottle & cheaper then any other sporting event.

[alexxx]

I have a decent link for the Canucks game today, if you want it alexx?

Sorry didn't reply - wasn't home yesterday. Wouldn't of been nice to watch the 4-1 loss :(

Good day at the Icehouse yesterday, surprised at the quality of hockey on display. The imports were a lot better then the local lads, Mustangs ended up winning 6-3.

Love the bar also, proper bourbon out of the bottle & cheaper then any other sporting event.

Sounds good, will have to come along to a game at sometime!

[alexxx]

What is going on at Vancouver!? Their record is 2-3-2

And Rick Rypien is a nutcase. Check this out, it is wrong on so many levels.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1C4eKKZTPU&feature=related

[SonofScray]

Watching the Wild v Kings - commentary during the break is almost like listening to the AFL with the hysteria over head high contact.

[alexxx]

Canucks going along very nicely, 7-3-2 sitting on top of the Northwest conference. And after Toronto's awesome start they sit 4th in the Northeast on 5-5-2. Ha! Leafs suck!

[SonofScray]

That they do!

Only a few weeks until I see Pens v Rangers @MSG. Maybe Boston College v Boston Uni as well.

[Glove38]

Need to beat the Coyotes today, if we are serious about this season.

[Greystache]

I'm still in America (with very intermittent Internet), but managed to get tickets to NY Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks last week. Got some good photos which I'll post next week when I'm back.

[DaDruid]

I've tried a few times to watch ice hockey, but just never seem to be able to see the damn puck! A pretty important prerequisite I would have thought.

Should try to be the goalie!! (former Footscray Pirate)

[DaDruid]

I just booked 2 tickets to see NY Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins at MSG on the 29th Nov. Pumped.

Any room in your baggage? Willing to pay the excess! Go Penguins!! :)

[Greystache]

I'm still in America (with very intermittent Internet), but managed to get tickets to NY Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks last week. Got some good photos which I'll post next week when I'm back.

Scoreboard shows it was a pretty one sided game but the Rangers made the most of their chances and took the game.

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[Glove38]

Great photos :)

[Glove38]

Such an up & down season from the Flames, Iggy is starting to heat up now.

[Glove38]

Awesome news following the AGM today.

Nov 28th \ The Melbourne Mustangs are proud to announce that we will be playing the AIHL 2011 season!

[KT31]

Scoreboard shows it was a pretty one sided game but the Rangers made the most of their chances and took the game.

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Hope you are having a great trip Greystache.
I've just booked to go back to the States with the family next year.
I keep getting invalid atachment when trying to view your pocs.

[arkie]

Melbourne Ice or Mustangs in the AIHL? I'm thinking Ice. They are red, white and blue and they are the current champions and have an awesome logo.

I also need to pick a team for NHL. I follow Boston Celtics in the NBA and Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Any ideas?

[Glove38]

I will be buying a Mustangs membership next season.

If you support the Bills, you should go the Sabres.

[SonofScray]

Bought my tickets to the World Champs in April. Going to be a bit of fun.

Ended up seeing a few games in the US, Kings v Stars was brutal - the entire game was played shorthanded almost due to the amount of penalties and punch ups. LA crowd was right into it as well, which I was not expecting so much. Like a Collingwood game.

Loved being in Boston and visiting the Garden, amazing how much a place I'd never been and a home ground for a team I'd never seen live felt like home.

[Glove38]

What an up & down season, into 7th spot.

Go Flames Go!

[Glove38]

alexx, you need a link for the game today?

[alexxx]

alexx, you need a link for the game today?

Sorry just saw your message.

Nah I haven't been into it honestly, too lazy haha. Will catch up before playoffs no doubt.

[SonofScray]

Fighting in the NHL is right out of hand at the moment. A few weeks full of wild brawls, getting ridiculous. 80s style.

[Glove38]

4-0 win today, surging up the standings.

Boston made some big moves, bolstering the lineup for a playoff run.

[Glove38]

Terrific stuff from the Flames today & in particular Iginla, scoring his 30th goal and being put into a list of past stars.

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/4393159.bin

[SonofScray]

Zdeno Chara might be out for a few weeks after almost decapitating a Habs player on the glass last night.

[SonofScray]

Div 2 world champs next week. Going to a few games, should be good.

[Glove38]

Canucks have just gone up 3-0 in the series against Chicago.

Habs once again playing good defensive playoff hockey.

[SonofScray]

Bruins v Canucks in the final. Will be a great series.

[Glove38]

Any Canadian team but Vancouver :( (Edmonton don't count)

Should be a good series, can't see the Canucks losing it.

[alexxx]

Been watching the Stanley Cup Glove38?

GO Canucks GO! 1 more to win it!

(Im such a bandwagoner) ;)

[Happy Days]

Been watching the Stanley Cup Glove38?

GO Canucks GO! 1 more to win it!

(Im such a bandwagoner) ;)

I'll cop to this too; have been seriously enjoying the Cup, especially the Canucks.

Their jersey is making me seriously wonder why no AFL team has gone with a green and blue kit, it looks magnificent.

[alexxx]

I'll cop to this too; have been seriously enjoying the Cup, especially the Canucks.

Their jersey is making me seriously wonder why no AFL team has gone with a green and blue kit, it looks magnificent.

Yeah love the blue and green one too, nearly forked $160 out for it when I was in Canada, spewin I didn't :rolleyes:

[SonofScray]

Mon' the Bruins. Will have a day off to watch the final. Just don't want this season to end.

[Glove38]

Well done Boston :)

Ugly scenes in Vancouver.

[Glove38]

Nugent-Hopkins has gone number 1 to the Oilers, as expected.

Larsson has fallen to pick 4 NJ Devils, amazing.

[Glove38]

A few photos from the first Melbourne derby this season, i thought they were pretty cool.

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[Glove38]

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