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New DIHA schedule

A new DIHA schedule is available.

And here’s a message from Bode (DIHA head coach) about the new schedule.


Please visit the new schedule. Please note that there are two Intermediate sessions running. Intermediate B and Intermediate A, Bode will suggest what session would be most suitable for you as the weeks go by, this is a fluent process as people move from Adult Beginner to Intermediate B level to Intermediate A level to finally Advance Level. If there are situations that arise please notify Bode ASAP. Please also note there is no longer a practice called OPEN GRADE, all these players will be placed in one of the three skill/practice sessions offered. If there are certain players that have the ability and want to practice in more than one session. This can be arranged, please notify Bode. Also note the drop in Rec hockey on Sunday nights–this will cost $10/player, please have money available when you come to the rink as you will not be allowed to play if you don’t pay. If there is a lack of interest in this, the session will be dropped! Please
note all other available open ice, this is available for whom ever would like to book it. If you require help in this process do not hesitate to contact Bode at anytime. Bode can be reached at 027-55-37374 or at work 456-4556, she will get back to you as soon as possible!

New skills session

Apologies, this was supposed to be posted last week but it got lost in a mass of emails. There may still be positions available. If you are interested, you should contact Bode to find out if there is still room for more people.


New youth intermediate/advanced hockey skill session beginning May 18th. Limited space available (7 sessions for $105). Drop in is $20 per session. Pre-register with Bode 456-4556 ext #3, or 027-55-37374. Registration money will be collected first day May 18th.

Fresh Edge Camp

The Fresh Edge Ice Hockey Camp is back on April 28th – May 2nd 2008 at the Dunedin Ice Stadium.

The camp is open to players aged 5 – 17 years of age.

Registration/Information Form

Practices continuing

Please note that all practices are continuing as scheduled. There seems to be some confusion amongst players due to Bode leaving, but practices are continuing as per normal. Information will be posted here about when each practice is finishing for the season when available.

Nationals Awards | Women

Awards for the New Zealand National Ice Hockey Championships womens grade. Top Forward, Sheree Haslemore (Southern); top Defence, Annabelle Lewis (Canterbury); MVP, Tara Tissink (Canterbury); Goalie, Lyndal Heineman (Canterbury). All Star Line: Tabitha Crump (goalie, Auckland); Annabelle Lewis (defense, Canterbury), Michelle Cox (defense, Auckland), Jenel Bode (forward, Southern), Sheree Haslemore (forward, Southern), Tara Tissink (forward, Canterbury).

Women demolish Auckland

The Southern Knights womens team demolished Auckland 12 – 0 tonight in the New Zealand National Ice Hockey Championships womens division. Five Dunedin based players are on the Southern Knights womens team including Jenel Bode, Megan Gilchrist, Zanzee Pielak-Jones, Mallory Handcock and Jaimee Woods.

Game three report

Game three of the Stanley Keg series took place on July 31st. The Jets were looking to finally gain a win and get back into the series after losing a heartbreaker in game two. However, standing in their way of that win was the replenished Sharks who were refreshed and had Jacques back after a one game suspension. Kemp got right back into it from where he left off in game one, no not fighting, scoring. He lit the lamp two minutes into the game with a rifle of a shot set up by Andre. Two minutes later, Jacques made it a 2-0 lead for the sharks with another sniper, this time unassisted. Paavo, fresh on from a line change, made it 3-0 with seven minutes to go in the 1st period. … Read more

Game two report: Sharks lead series by two games!

The Sharks started off the game with #9 Richard Sykes poking in a goal past Nick Metzger who was replacing Aaron Bryant for the Jets. James van Leeuwen #4 blasted a shot from the point to lead the Sharks into a 2-0 lead early in the first period. But the Sharks weren’t done yet, Joe Sales #16 came flying down the ice, in true Canadian form he cut hard behind the net with the puck to find his fellow Canadian line mate Ryan Wick # 14, who was forcefully entering the slot area with a sexy back (YA) he received the pass and batted it home to make it a 3-0 lead on the Jets. The Jets had a enough at this point as Bode #12 received a beaut of a pass from line mate Chris Sangster # 16 and snuck it past Toby Schuck, making it 3-1 going into the second period.Late in the second period the Sharks managed to increase their lead by #13 Paavo Huhtinen slipping one in from a pass by #8 Stephen King. The Jets answered with a remarkable give and go combination from Simon Christos #11 to Damien Watson #5, who slammed one home past Toby. The period ended with the Jets down by two, and the sharks looking tried.

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Off-ice training

An off-ice training session will be held 7:15-8:15pm on Mondays from July 30. The session will be coached by Jenel Bode and will cover hockey specific drills including foot agility, plyometrics, core stability and some fun hand and eye coordination games. If you have any questions, please contact Jenel Bode by email (jenelbode@dunedinicehockey.co.nz) or phone (027-553-7374). Cost is $50 for five weeks. A minimum of 10 people are required for this to go ahead, with a maximum of 15. Participants are required to meet at the rink with athletic attire.