Australia men's national para ice hockey team facts for kids

The Australian men's para ice hockey team, also known as the Aussie Ice Roos, is a special team that represents Australia in the sport of ice sledge hockey. This exciting sport is played by athletes with physical disabilities. The team is getting ready to show off their skills on the world stage.

What is Para Ice Hockey?

This sport is similar to regular ice hockey, but players sit on sledges instead of skating. They use two short sticks with picks on one end to push themselves across the ice. The other end of the stick is used to hit the puck. It's a fast-paced and thrilling game!

Team's Big Debut

The Aussie Ice Roos are making their first big appearance at the 2018 World Para Ice Hockey Championships. This important event is happening in Finland. The team will compete in Pool C, which is one of the groups in the competition. This is a huge moment for Australian para ice hockey!

Meet the Team

2018 World Championships Roster

Here are the amazing athletes and staff who are part of the 2018 World Championships team:

• Team Members
  • Darren Belling (from Queensland)
  • Joe Chivers (from Tasmania)
  • Geoff Cook (from Queensland)
  • Marty Jackson (from Victoria)
  • Tao Joos (from New South Wales)
  • Tomas Klein (from Victoria)
  • Jarred Liddicoat (from Queensland)
  • Ziggy Markovic (from Victoria)
  • Xavier Player (from Victoria)
  • Jason Sauer (from Queensland)
  • Bill Siegloff (from Victoria)
• Management Team
  • Andrew McDowell (Chef de Mission)
  • Emma Poynton (General Manager)
  • Gary Farmer (Head Coach)
  • Ben Stadtmiller (Assistant Coach)

See Also

• Australia men's national ice hockey team