Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is a team sport played on ice where players use sticks to shoot a puck into the opposing team's goal.
With traces of ice sports being played in Australia dating back to 1904, 1906 saw the first true game of ice hockey in Australia, when a representative side from Victoria played against a team of visiting American sailors. 1
Discover more about ice hockey
Clearinghouse evidence base:
- Modified Sports - adaptations that make ice hockey more inclusive and accessible.
- Australian Sport History - history and Hall of Fame information about ice hockey.
Evolution:
- Australian Ice Hockey Association [1923-1931]
- Australian Ice Hockey and Speed Skating Council [1932-1938]
- Australian Ice Hockey Federation [1938-2002]
- Ice Hockey Australia [2002-]
Participation
An estimated 14,000 Australians [aged 15+] participated in ice hockey at least once in 2025. 2
An estimated 3,000* Australian children [aged 0-14] participated in ice hockey at least once in 2025. 2
An estimated 5,000* Australian women [aged 15+] and an estimated 9,000 Australian men [aged 15+] participated in ice hockey at least once in 2025. 2
*estimate has a relative margin of error between 50% and 100% and should be used with caution
Explore further participation statistics for ice hockey through the AusPlay online portal., opens in a new tab
Governing body
Ice Hockey Australia, opens in a new tab is the organisation recognised by governments at all levels as the national controlling body for the sport of ice hockey in Australia.
History
The Australian Ice Hockey Association (AIHA) was formed in 1923 as Australia's first national association for ice hockey. In 1932, it was renamed the Australian Ice Hockey and Speed Skating Council. The organisation became known as the Australian Ice Hockey Federation in 1938 before being renamed Ice Hockey Australia in 2002. 1
Documents
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- Ice Hockey Australia Annual Report 2019-2020[PDF • 3.22 mb]
- Ice Hockey Australia Annual Report 2012[PDF • 9.14 mb]
- Ice Hockey Australia Annual Report 2011[PDF • 4.97 mb]
- Ice Hockey Australia Annual Report 2010[PDF • 2.88 mb]
- Ice Hockey Australia Annual Report 2009[PDF • 2.58 mb]
- Ice Hockey Australia Annual Report 2008[PDF • 4.42 mb]
- Ice Hockey Australia Annual Report 2007[PDF • 905.84 kb]
- Ice Hockey Australia Annual Report 2006[PDF • 4.38 mb]
REFERENCES
- History of Australian Ice Hockey, opens in a new tab, Ice Hockey Australia, (accessed 24 August 2026)
- AusPlay Data Portal: Participation by activity, opens in a new tab, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 15 October 2025)
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