Australia men's national para ice hockey team
Nickname(s) | Ice Roos |
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Association | Australian Para Ice Hockey Association |
Manager | Emma Poynton |
Head coach | Gary Farmer |
Assistants | Ben Stadtmiller |
Captain | Jarred Liddicoat |
Home stadium | Icehouse (arena) |
Team colors | Yellow and Green |
World Para Ice Hockey Championships | |
Appearances | 1 (first in 2018) |
Best result | 3rd - Pool C |
Medals | :1 |
World Championships (Pool C) medal record | ||
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2018 Finland | Team |
The Australian men's national para ice hockey team (also known as the Aussie Ice Roos) is the
History
In 2017, the Australian Para Ice Hockey Association was formed with sponsorship from the
During the 2018 and 2019 Canada vs USA Ice Hockey Classic games held at Sydney's
Competition history
In November 2018, Australia debuted internationally at the 2018 World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Pool C competing against Finland and China. Australia suffered two losses; the first to Finland 6–1, followed by China 40–0. They placed third in the Pool C Championships.[6]
Jarred Liddicoat (Captain) scored Australia's first international Para Ice Hockey goal against Finland.[6] and was awarded the overall World Para Ice Hockey World Championships (Pool C) Most Valuable Player.
Tournament record
World Para Ice Hockey Championships
2018 - Bronze (Pool C)
Roster
2018 World Para Ice Hockey Championships (C-Pool) Roster
- Team Members - Darren Belling (QLD), Joe Chivers (Tas), Geoff Cook (QLD), Marty Jackson (Vic) - Alternate Captain, Tao Joos (NSW), Jarred Liddicoat (QLD) - Captain, Ziggy Markovic (Vic), Xavier Player (Vic) - Alternate Captain, Jason Sauer (QLD), Bill Siegloff (Vic) - Management - Andrew McDowell (Chef de Mission), Emma Poynton (manager), Gary Farmer (head coach), Ben Stadtmiller (assistant coach)[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Australia to debut its first men's Para Ice Hockey Team". Australian Paralympic Committee Website. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Vierumaki 2018 World Para Ice Hockey Championships C-Pool". Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ "Sled Hockey". Freewheel Weekends. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Para-ice hockey stars put on a show in Sydney". Australian Paralympic Committee website. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Sledge hockey team scouts players to bring Paralympic dreams to life". ABC News. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ a b "IceRoos come home with pride after first international tournament". Australian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 9 November 2018.