After an eight-month break, things are starting to get real for the Sydney Ice Dogs as the club will begin its 16^th season of play in just under a week.

The season will open this Saturday with a game against the Newcastle Northstars at Macquarie Ice Rink on 21^st April. The matchup will mark the first of four meetings between the rivals as well as the first time they face each other with new coaches and teammates, including former Northstars players Jonatan Ruth, Geordie Wudrick, Nic Mizen, and coach Andrew Petrie. These two teams have been battling it out for the past 16 years with no love lost between them. 

The last time the two teams met, on 16^th June 2017, the Ice Dogs took home the win, taking Newcastle down in a fast paced and physical game, by a score of 3-2. Sydney has won 27 of the 65 games against the Northstars dating back to May 2002, including the Ice Dogs Goodall Cup championships in 2004 and 2013. The Dogs won three of the four games they played against against the Northstars in 2017 and outscored the team 17 to 10.
With the introduction of new players and and the pre-existing strength of the veteran core, the Ice Dogs are expected to have an exciting season ahead of them.

Not only are the players quick, but so are the actual games which begin at 5pm and finish up at 7pm - so everyone can kick on with their evening plans with an adrenaline rush and a smile on their faces.

More Information:

Puck Drops at 5pm 

Doors Open at 4:30pm

Located at Macquarie Ice Rink (Level 2 of the Macquarie Shopping Centre)

Adults - $25

Students - $17

Child - $12 (aged between 6-12)

Kids under 6 are free
 

Skip the lines and purchase your tickets online at: https://goo.gl/fimEuv
 

Following the 21 April contest, the Ice Dogs and Northstars will play against each other on the following dates: 6 May, 29 June, 1 July.