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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...
NZIHF ANNOUNCEMENT!
NZIHF ANNOUNCEMENT!
Hi Everyone, We at Centre Ice are thrilled to announce that we have become the official ice hockey supplier of the NZIHF! This partnership reflects the positive direction hockey is... Read more...
IMPORT WATCH – 2024
IMPORT WATCH – 2024
The NZIHL 2024 season is now underway, import players once again take centre stage, igniting anticipation and excitement among fans. Their reintroduction signifies a pivotal moment for each team, intensifying... Read more...
ICE BLACKS IIHF REVIEW – with Cam Frear & Michael Domigan
ICE BLACKS IIHF REVIEW – with Cam Frear & Michael Domigan
The Ice Blacks may not have returned home draped in gold, but their silver medal at the IIHF Division 2B Championship in Sofia gleams brightly. This young team, forged from... Read more...
“On the Same Page” – U20 Men’s Head Coach Justin Daigle
“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... Read more...
“Collective Strength” – Gracie Hellmrich, Captian U18 Womens
“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... Read more...
Victory Song – Matt Sandford, Womens U18 Head Coach
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 the New... Read more...