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23/05/2013
Skates on for summer in Queenstown?

Skates on for summer in Queenstown?

The days of the Queenstown Gardens ice rink operating as a winter-only attraction could be over. »»

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Big trip for ice hockey peewees

Big trip for ice hockey peewees

These talented local youngsters are about to get a taste of representative ice hockey on an »»

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Big bellies, bigger bucks

A Queenstown dad has come up with a novel way to raise money for his son’s ice hockey team.  To get the under-13s to a big Canadian tournament, Nick Flight is holding the New Zealand Sumo Wrestling Championships – a tongue-in-cheek take on the Japanese sport with contestants »»

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Queenstown’s Stampede in new battle

Queenstown’s Stampede in new battle

Queenstown’s Southern Stampede, fresh from defeat in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League final, »»

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Why final shoot-outs suck

Why final shoot-outs suck

Southern Stampede’s captain says he’s moved on after throwing a wobbly during last »»

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Stampede lose Queenstown cliff-hanger

Stampede lose Queenstown cliff-hanger

Canterbury’s Red Devils ice hockey team have won the national league final, downing Southern »»

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Stampede fans left out in the cold

More than 100 unlucky ice hockey fans were turned away as tickets to the national final sold out in 90 minutes on Tuesday.  Queenstown-based Southern Stamp­ede plays Canterbury Red Devils in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League final match at Queenstown’s Ice Arena on Saturday.  »»

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Stampede veterans’ final fury

Stampede veterans’ final fury

Queenstown’s South­ern Stampede will draw on experienced and battle-hardened veterans »»

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Winner takes all

Winner takes all

A wall of noise and the toughest ice hockey team in New Zealand are waiting for Canter­bury Red »»

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Ice hockey final build-up begins

Ice hockey final build-up begins

Two months ago Queenstown’s Southern Stampede ice hockey team were down and almost out.  »»

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