11/06/2026
Network Hockey AIHL Power Rankings
1. Newcastle Northstars. The Northstars keep the top spot despite a split on the weekend.... but the gap is narrowing. Up next: A single game at home against the Ice Dogs
2. Perth Thunder. The Thunder picked up 2 wins again Adelaide, including a marathon 16 round shootout., and it has them knocking at the door at the top of the ladder.
3. Sydney Ice Dogs. The Ice Dogs showed a lot of fight coming back from 2 goals down late against the Ice before losing in overtime. Up next: A trip to Newcastle as they look to stay in the fight for a top 2 spot.
4. Melbourne Mustangs. Another week another split weekend for the Mustangs. This time it was in Canberra against the brave. Up next: A quick trip to Sydney to take on the Bears before returning home to take on the Rhinos
5. Melbourne Ice. 5-8 is suddenly getting interesting as the Ice have won 3 straight and are to getting some more import help with the return of Tatsu Ishida, John Aonso, and the just announces return of Tyrone Bronte. Up next: A home game against the Rhinos
6. Canberra Brave. Winners of 3 out of their last 4, the brave are looking to make a late charge up the ladder just as they have done each of the last 2 years. Up next: 2 games at home against Adelaide
7. Sydney Bears. The Bears are going thru a tough stretch of their schedule. That has seen them drop 3 out of 4, and are now clinging to 6th in the ladder. Up next: the Mustangs visit Macquarie
8. Brisbane Lightning. Winners of 3 of their last 4 games has the Lightning feeling good and back into contention for a spot in finals. Up next: an off weekend.
9. Central Coast Rhinos. After the best start the team has had, injuries and imports stepping away currently has the team in free fall mode losing 5 in a row and allowing over 8.5 goals a game in that span. Up next: The Rhinos visit Melbourne. The Ice on Saturday, the Mustangs on Sunday
10. Adelaide Adrenaline. The Adrenaline gave Perth all they could handle this past weekend including an epic 16 round shootout on Sunday. Up next: A pair of games against the Brave in Canberra