Deakin University student James Wright continues his weekly column about ice hockey. This week, he delves into the science behind the game, and the difficulty it takes to perfect.
Ice Hockey 1.01: Australia’s Presence in the NHL
May 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Australia is a sport obsessed country and is represented in more top-level competitions than would statistically make sense for a country sitting 53rd on the population ladder. For the NFL, the high-profile Australians include Jarryd Hayne, Sav Rocca, Ben Graham, and Darren Bennett. For the NBA, which has seen 27 Australians enter the highest [Read more]
Ice Hockey 1.01: Unique Customs (Part 2)
May 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
In the second part of a mini-series, Deakin Uni’s James Wright continues his ‘Hockey 1.01’ journey with a delve into some of the quirks and oddities you can see in the premier ice hockey competition, the NHL.
Ice Hockey 1.01: Unique customs (Part 1)
May 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
In the first part of a mini-series, Deakin’s James Wright continues his ‘Hockey 1.01’ journey with a delve into some of the quirks and oddities you can see in the premier ice hockey competition, the NHL.
Ice Hockey 1.01: A Day At The Hockey
May 2, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin University student James Wright continues his weekly column about ice hockey. This week, he writes about his experience at the last NHL game he went to in San Jose.
Ice Hockey 1.01: The Basics
April 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
Deakin University student James Wright continues his weekly column about ice hockey. This week, we learn about the basics of the game and which NHL teams to get around (Maple Leafs, of course).
Ice Hockey 1.01: Dual citizen
April 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
Deakin University student James Wright has joined the Almanac as our ice hockey columnist. A Canadian Australian, he will help us understand the game and its significance.
Almanac Ice Hockey: Bear Necessities
February 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
Tom Bally has all your Australian Ice Hockey League needs covered…you didn’t realise there *was* an ice hockey league here? He’s got you covered there too, as he only recently discovered its existence – but is now hooked!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zachary Marks: My first (ice hockey) goal
February 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
Zachary Marks, a Grade 9 student at Parade College and an enthusiastic hockey player, recalls his first-ever goal which he scored against the competition’s top team.
State of Origin Canadian style: Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames
January 15, 2020 by 2 Comments
A fight at the ice hockey set Richard Marlow to pondering the eternal issues around violence in sport.
Almanac Music (and Ice Hockey): The Hip
August 23, 2016 by 4 Comments
The Tragically Hip played their last show last night. Rob Chanter is moved to paint us this wonderful picture of Canada, ice-hockey, people and place.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 2/5/16
May 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
All the weekend’s sporting results worth knowing.
Almanac Weekend Sport Results 17/4/16
April 18, 2016 by 1 Comment
All the sports results worth knowing
Reality Check: Travels in the Australian Ice Hockey League – a new book by Almanacker Will Brodie
March 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
“Yes, there is ice hockey in Australia,” writes Almanac supporter Will Brodie. Will has written a fantastic book about the sport in ‘Reality Check: Travels in the Australian Ice Hockey League’, which is being launched on March 21st at the Icehouse, Docklands [this Saturday night]. Will has also been kind enough to provide an exclusive extract from the book for the Almanac.
Brains versus Brawn: What Wins in Sport – an example from the Australian Open
What wins in the end, Power or Skill, Brains or Brawn? It’s the age-old question. JuneeJunction adds a perspective from the freezing tundra of Arctic Canada.