team international championship was held at the Phillip Ice Rink where teams from Canada, United States of America and Australia would compete. Members of the Iowa State Cyclones and former National Hockey League Teen Ranch All Stars would partake in the championship against the Australian National team and the Canberra Knights. Former players from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets would visit and help prepare the Australian National team for the IIHF Pool C Championship being held the following year in Sydney. Championship Teams Background The Australian Capital Territory Ice Hockey Association (ACTIHA) was formed as the Australian Capital Territory's branch for Ice Hockey Australia. It is responsible for organising the nine territory leagues across the five different age groups. It is also responsible for selecting teams to compete in the national tournaments. The ACTIHA also runs a hockey academy for beginners. It runs for seven sessions over two months and at the completion of the program players are filtered into an age and skill appropriate league. ACTIHA operates its leagues out of the Phillip Ice Rink. Leagues Senior A – the top senior league in the ACT Senior B – the second tier senior league that employs a non-checking rule Senior C – the third tier senior league that employs a non-checking rule. Along with the Senior D league it replaced the former Mixed Hockey League Senior D – the fourth tier senior league, also employing a non-checking rule Women – an open women's league for players 14 and over Midgets – junior league open to players 18 and under Bantams – junior league open to players 15 and under Peewees – junior league open to players 13 and under Atoms – junior league open to players 11 and under Presidents 1981 – John Slater 1982 – John Slater 1986 – Chris Kenyon 1988 – Chris Kenyon 2016 – Al McLean 2017 – Tanya Brunt See also Ice Hockey Australia References External links Ice Hockey ACT Ice hockey governing bodies in Australia Ice 1980 establishments in Australia Sports organizations established in 1980