Over the last 10 years, the Ice Hockey Classic has come to Australia and New Zealand to showcase the great game of ice hockey through its Rivalry between Canada and USA. 

It’s been 3 years since we have been able to produce the show and next year we will be doing something a little different. We will be showcasing Ice Hockey 3 on 3 game format with players from Canada, USA and – wait for it – Australia and New Zealand. The venues will be smaller with limited seating.

The NHL adopted 3 on 3 overtime in 2015 to increase the excitement of the game and show fans the speed, skill, and the score of the game and it delivered! This part of a traditional game has become the most exciting part of hockey outside of the playoffs.

Each team will comprise a ten-man roster (9 skaters and 1 goaltender) – consisting of alumni players from various leagues; including NHL, AHL, EIHL. The end-to-end action created by the speed and skill of the players will be second to none. Rugby developed the Rugby Sevens to speed up the game and add another element to it, which created more fan engagement and an exciting fast pace. Ice Hockey is already a high paced game, but the “3’s” will elevate it to the next level. Teams will play in a round robin format.

For fans who are eager to return to the Ice Hockey Classic, rest assured we will be working with local venues and government agencies to find the safest ways to do so.   

This year’s event will highlight our Indigenous partners, the Kaurna Boomerangs, and the Calling Lake Cree hockey nations. We have commissioned one-of-a-kind Indigenous-designed jerseys to celebrate our return.