{"id":10093,"date":"2023-11-14T11:59:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T22:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nzicehockey.co.nz\/?p=10093"},"modified":"2023-11-15T10:38:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T21:38:27","slug":"australia-vs-new-zealand-trans-tasman-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nzicehockey.co.nz\/australia-vs-new-zealand-trans-tasman-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia vs. New Zealand Trans-Tasman Series"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ice Hockey Australia is pleased to announce an International Series is to be played in Melbourne in March 2024, with national pride on the line when Australia hosts New Zealand at O\u2019Brien Icehouse. The Mighty Roos vs Ice Blacks<\/p>\n

Following the success of the National Hockey League Global Series played in Melbourne during September, interest in ice hockey continues to grow and the three game series between Australia and New Zealand will provide another opportunity for fans to enjoy international ice hockey right here in Melbourne.<\/p>\n

\u201cIce Hockey Australia is pleased to host this Trans-Tasman series at O\u2019Brien Icehouse. Our national team plays overseas a lot, so to have such a high calibre series at home will provide our players with the chance to play in front of home crowds, including family and friends.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThis series will be the perfect preparation for both teams leading into the 2024 World Championships, so it is sure to be a hotly contested three games,\u201d said Adam Woolnough, General Manager of Ice Hockey Australia.<\/p>\n

The three game series will be played at O\u2019Brien Icehouse on March 15, 16 and 17 next year and follows the very successful series between these teams played at the venue in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout the support of O\u2019Brien Icehouse, this series would not happen. The management and staff at O\u2019Brien Icehouse are committed to the game of hockey in Melbourne, and we appreciate all their support,\u201d added Adam.<\/p>\n

New Zealand is looking forward to the opportunity to showcase their best ice hockey talent against their sporting archrivals.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to see the Trans-Tasman series return to Melbourne \u2013 after a sold-out series in New Zealand earlier this year, and the NHL having just played in Melbourne, ice hockey is on everyone\u2019s mind and demand for this series will be high.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe series takes place right before the Ice Blacks compete at the World Championship, and there’s no better lead into that than the New Zealand and Australian rivalry,\u201d said Andy Mills, President of New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Brien Icehouse was the training venue for the NHL teams while they were in Melbourne and the International Series is another important event for the venue.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know the interest in ice hockey continues to grow, as was seen at the NHL games and the recent AIHL finals here at O\u2019Brien Icehouse. Hosting another International series is a great opportunity for the venue and reinforces O\u2019Brien Icehouse as the home of ice hockey in Australia,\u201d said Lee Gordon, General Manager at O\u2019Brien Icehouse.<\/p>\n

Trans-Tasman Ice Hockey Challenge 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Australia (Mighty Roos) vs. New Zealand (Ice Blacks)
\nO\u2019Brien Icehouse<\/a>, Docklands, Melbourne, Australia.
\nThree Games: Friday 15th March 7:30pm, Saturday 16th March 5:00pm, Sunday 17th March 2:00pm<\/p>\n

Tickets are available here:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1135660<\/a>
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