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RISE OF THE MAKO – DEVELOPING THE FUTURE STARS OF THE NZIHL
RISE OF THE MAKO – DEVELOPING THE FUTURE STARS OF THE NZIHL
New Zealand has never been one to be seen as an ice hockey playing nation. Rugby? Definitely. Netball? For sure. But ice hockey? If you asked a person on the... Read more...
DON’T BE A “BENDER” SHARPEN YOUR SKATES MATE! – ALL THE NEED TO KNOW TIPS AND TRICKS AROUND GETTING YOUR SKATES SHARPENED
DON’T BE A “BENDER” SHARPEN YOUR SKATES MATE! – ALL THE NEED TO KNOW TIPS AND TRICKS AROUND GETTING YOUR SKATES SHARPENED
Skating really is one of the finer things in life. Nothing beats the sweet sound of the steel of the blades cutting through the ice as you zoom across the... Read more...
“IT’S AWESOME TO HAVE HOCKEY AS A JOB” – AJ SPILLER | NZU18 HEAD COACH & AIHA GENERAL MANAGER
“IT’S AWESOME TO HAVE HOCKEY AS A JOB” – AJ SPILLER | NZU18 HEAD COACH & AIHA GENERAL MANAGER
Cool, calm and collected, three words that are used to describe AJ Spiller. Having moved from the land of maple syrup and Celine Dion to one of mince & cheese... Read more...
LETS TALK ABOUT STICKS – OUR FAVOURITE STICKS PART – 1
LETS TALK ABOUT STICKS – OUR FAVOURITE STICKS PART – 1
Hockey sticks over the past year or two are starting to make significant leaps and bounds. From holes in blades for better pop to bends in sticks for an improved... Read more...
TAKING SOME GOOD FROM 2020 – WITH ANDY MILLS NZIHF PRESIDENT
TAKING SOME GOOD FROM 2020 – WITH ANDY MILLS NZIHF PRESIDENT
It has been almost a year now since the country entered its first lockdown and life, as we all know, changed. During the time we spent questioning reality and life... Read more...
A STORM IS BREWING FOR PIRATES IN THE CAPITAL
A STORM IS BREWING FOR PIRATES IN THE CAPITAL
Wellington has always been a home for many things – politics, art, culture, craft beer, and wind… just to name a few. But it’s never been considered as a home for... Read more...
CENTRE ICE: PART 2 – MIDDLE OF THE ICE
CENTRE ICE: PART 2 – MIDDLE OF THE ICE
PART 2: THE MIDDLE OF THE ICE Last month, we explored the origins and beginnings of Centre Ice, as well as the Blong family and how they became synonymous with... Read more...
THE FINAL EPISODE – PART 3 OF THE CENTRE ICE STORY
THE FINAL EPISODE – PART 3 OF THE CENTRE ICE STORY
In June, we explored the origins and beginnings of Centre Ice, as well as the Blong family and how they became synonymous with ice hockey in New Zealand. Last month, we... Read more...
Centre Ice: How it all started…
Centre Ice: How it all started…
PART 1: How it all started… Centre Ice has been selling ice hockey equipment to Kiwis for decades, but its history goes back much further. From farmers in the far... Read more...
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH – AXEL RUSKI-JONES, JUNIOR OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH – AXEL RUSKI-JONES, JUNIOR OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST
Why do you play ice hockey? What’s the best part? A: I play hockey because I love it and it is really fun. The best part of hockey is the... Read more...
20 Questions with – Katya Blong, Junior Olympic Gold Medalist
20 Questions with – Katya Blong, Junior Olympic Gold Medalist
Why do you play hockey? What’s the best part for you? I play hockey because I love everything from teammates, skating, and the feeling of scoring. Without hockey life would... Read more...
“ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE”: BILLY SHEARD RECEIVES PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP
“ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE”: BILLY SHEARD RECEIVES PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP
It’s hard to know whether Jacinda Ardern has ever seen a game of ice hockey, let alone hear about its popularity in New Zealand. Regardless, she’s given Billy Sheard a... Read more...