Frequently asked questions

What is AIHL?

AIHL is a A top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Australia. AIHL is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional ice hockey league.

How many teams play in AIHL?

We currently track 10 teams in AIHL. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is AIHL?

AIHL is classified as a professional league in the RinkStop directory. Professional leagues operate at the highest competitive level in their country or region. Players are paid salaries by team ownership and game outcomes affect team standings, playoff qualification, and in some leagues promotion or relegation. These leagues typically have multiple divisions or conferences, a long regular season, and postseason playoffs leading to a championship. Many professional leagues also operate reserve or farm systems that develop players between junior and senior ranks.

How can I follow AIHL games and results?

We do not currently have an official AIHL website on file. If you are associated with the league and can share a link to the official schedule, contact us and we will add it. The "Latest Highlights" section on this page reflects news and recents where available.

Where does AIHL operate?

AIHL is a Australia-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Australia. Ice hockey in Australia is organized by Ice Hockey Australia (IHA). The top men's league is the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL), a state-based competition with clubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Canberra. Australia has played at the IIHF World Championship since the 1980s and is a consistent Division I program. According to IIHF member-association data, Australia has approximately 20 indoor rinks.

How do I get involved with AIHL?

The most direct routes into AIHL are: (1) try out for one of the 10 teams listed in RinkStop, (2) reach out to the league office if listed, or (3) start in a local amateur or youth league and progress to AIHL level through tryouts. Use our hockey cost calculator for typical season costs by level.

How current is the data on this page?

League data on RinkStop is updated as teams, schedules, and rosters change. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for AIHL was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.