2010 , the Goodall Cup returned to the AIHL and was once again installed as the league championship trophy . The AIHL Champions Trophy was subsequently re-named the H Newman Reid Trophy in honour of the Henry Newman Reid who opened the first ice rinks in Australia between 1904 and 1907 and whose family fostered the first ice sports including hockey in Australia . The trophy was re-assigned to honour the regular season ’s top team in the standings ( premiers ) and replaced the defunct V.I.P. Cup , which had been last awarded in 2007 . Adelaide ’s 2009 trophy win was backdated and changed to the Goodall Cup with the 2008 ( Sydney Bears ) and 2009 ( Newcastle North Stars ) premiers awarded the H Newman Reid trophy by the same measure
V.I.P. Cup
V.I.P. Cup
H Newman Reid Trophy