National Hockey Super League
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The National Hockey Super League (NHSL) is a professional ice hockey league based in Australia. Started in November 2021, it is the first professional ice hockey league in Australia.[1]
The league was formally announced on the 16th of September, with three founding teams to start the league. All three teams are based in Adelaide, and all games will be played in the IceArenA.[2]
Teams
Teams currently in the NHSL.
| Team | City | State | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Joined | Former names |
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| Adelaide Xtream | Adelaide |  |
IceArenA | 1,500 | 2021 | ||
| Noarlunga Stars | Adelaide | |
IceArenA | 1,500 | 2021 | ||
| Port Adelaide Brewers | Adelaide | |
IceArenA | 1,500 | 2021 | ||
Expansion
In its first year, NHSL features three teams made up of predominantly South Australian-based players. The league has plans to expand to a national format in 2022, with the goal to have 15 teams nationwide by 2023.[2]
| Team | City | State | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Joined | Former names |
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| Cockburn Chiefs | Cockburn |  |
Cockburn IceArena | 1,500 | 2022 | ||
| Fremantle Fury | Fremantle | |
Cockburn IceArena | 1,500 | 2022 | ||
| Perth Patriots | Perth | |
Perth Ice Arena | 1,500 | 2022 | ||
References
- ^ "Adelaide To Host Australia's First Ice Hockey League". Ministry of Sport. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ a b "National Hockey Super League". Retrieved 18 March 2022.
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