2023 CBR Brave season

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2023 CBR Brave
Rurak Conference champions
League1st AIHL
Conference1st Rurak
2023 record20–1–1–4
Home record10–1–0–2
Road record10–0–1–2
Goals for170
Goals against77
Team information
Coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stuart Philps
Assistant coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Helbren
Captain Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kai Miettinen
Alternate captains Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bayley Kubara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Casey Kubara
Arena Phillip Ice Skating Centre
Team leaders
Goals Flag of the United States.svg Austin Albrecht (39)
Assists Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Felix Plouffe (44)
Points Flag of the United States.svg Austin Albrecht (76)
Penalty minutes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mike Giorgi (45)
Goals against average Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aleksi Toivonen (2.86)

The 2023 CBR Brave season was the Brave's 8th season in the Australian Ice Hockey League since being founded and entering the league in 2014. Canberra won a fourth consecutive premiership title and lifted the H Newman Reid Trophy, by finishing top of the regular season standings. [1] The Brave also finished top of the newly formed Rurak Conference and held aloft the inaugural Rurak Conference Cup. [1] Canberra finished second in the AIHL Finals, being beaten by the Melbourne Mustangs in the championship grand final in Melbourne to miss out on the Goodall Cup. [2]

Contents

Season notes

Pre-season, the Brave organised exhibition games against the Brisbane Lightning in Brisbane and Canberra. [3] Former Sydney Sirens head coach, Jeff Helbren, was signed to take on the role of assistant coach. [4] Caribou Kingston became the first ever Brave naming rights sponsor, with the team to be known as the Caribou CBR Brave for 2023 and Peter Di Salvo was added to the coaching roster as a goaltender coach for Toivonen and Tétreault. [4] [5] During the season the Brave revealed special one-off jerseys for Caribou Kingston, Menslink and Hockey Fights Cancer. All special jerseys were auctioned with proceeds going towards the team, Menslink and Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. [6] [7] [8] Off the ice, CBR Brave super-fan, Emma Easton, died in 2023. Before her death, the Brave faithful celebrated Emma's 35th birthday with a rendition of ‘happy birthday’ at a home game at the Brave Cave. Brave players and supporters then came together to produce a memorial video and give Emma a hockey guard of honour at her funeral. [9]

Roster

Team roster for the 2023 AIHL season. [10] [11] [12]

CBR Brave roster - 2023 AIHL season
Active RosterCoaching staff
Goaltenders
  • -- Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Glass
  • 29 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alexandre Tétreault
  • 35 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aleksi Toivonen

Defencemen

  • 71 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Brunt
  • 44 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Christensen
  •  4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lachlan Fahmy
  • 22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mike Giorgi
  •  7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bayley Kubara (A)
  • 61 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joseph Maatouk
  •  8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cameron Marks (I)
  • 28 Flag of the United States.svg Carson Vance (I)
Forwards
  • 11 Flag of the United States.svg Austin Albrecht (I)
  • 27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andreas Camenzind
  • 42 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jackson Gallagher
  • 81 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Matthew Harvey
  •  3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mitchell Henning
  • 21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joseph Hughes
  • 15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Casey Kubara (A)
  • 85 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toby Kubara
  • 16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Kubara
  • 64 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kai Miettinen (C)
  • 96 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ricki Miettinen
  • 93 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Félix Plouffe (I)
  • 92 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jake Riley
  • 90 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Christopher Stoikos (I)(REL)
  • 14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie York
  • 91 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Henry York
Head Coach
  • Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stuart Philps

Coaches

  • Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Helbren
  • Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Di Salvo
  • Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Deans
  • Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darryl Day
  • Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rob Reid
  • Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jono Carey


Legend
(C) Captain
(A) Alternate Captain
(I) Import player

Statistics
Average age: 27.0
Average height: 184.9 cm
Average weight: 84.18 kg
Locals: 21
Imports: 5
Acquired 2023: 9
Acquired pre-2023: 17

Last updated on: 7 August 2023
Elite Prospects IHNA

Transfers

All transfers in and out of the team since the last AIHL season. [11] [13] Kale Costa was announced as a signing in pre-season, [4] but in May 2023 it was revealed he would not be joining the team, instead choosing to stay in the Czech Republic to play for HC Stadion Litoměřice in the Czech 1.liga. [14] In July 2024, the Brave signed goaltender Curtis Villani to an affiliate contract. Villani was added to the roster as an emergency backup but was never dressed or used and was subsequently removed from the roster without playing a game. [15]

In

Pos PlayerTransferred FromLocal / Import
W Flag of the United States.svg Austin Albrecht Maine Mariners Import
D Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lachlan FahmyThe CoastLocal
G Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew GlassAdelaide TigersLocal
D/F Flag of New Zealand.svg Matthew HarveyNo teamLocal
D Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cameron Marks Corsaires de Nantes Import
F Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ricki MiettinenJokerit (ACT)Local
C Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Felix Plouffe Corsaires de Nantes Import
F Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jake Riley* Melbourne Ice Local
F Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Christopher StoikosWaterloo MaroonsImport
D Flag of the United States.svg Carson Vance South Carolina Stingrays Import
* Mid-season transfer

Out

Pos PlayerTransferred ToLocal / Import
D Flag of Australia (converted).svg Declan Bronte Salem State Vikings Local
D Flag of the United States.svg Garret Cockerill Jacksonville Icemen Import
F Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wehebe Darge Newcastle Northstars Local
F Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicholas DoornbosSteele County BladesLocal
G Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luke FiveashNo teamLocal
G Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wylie HodderNo teamLocal
D Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lynden Lodge Perth Thunder Local
D Flag of the United States.svg Matthew MarascoNo teamLocal
F Flag of Italy.svg Brandon McNally Sheffield Steelers Import
F Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hamish MurrayNo teamLocal
D Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matthew Price Newcastle Northstars Local
D Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alastair Punler Perth Thunder Local
F Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Christopher Stoikos*Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan JaguarsImport
F Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mario Valery-TrabuccoNo teamImport
D Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie Woodman Perth Thunder Local
* Mid-season transfer

Staff

Current as of 2023 AIHL season. [11]

CBR Brave Staff
RoleStaff
Head Coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stuart Philps
Assistant Coach Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Helbren
Team Manager Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Deans
Equipment Manager Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darryl Day
Team Doctor Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rob Reid
Physiotherapist Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jono Carey
General Manager (hockey operations) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Gavin
Chief Operating Officer Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Moeller
Chief Executive Officer Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Campbell
Bench Official Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darren Sault
Bench Official Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kelly Sault

Standings

Regular season

Summary

SeasonOverallHomeAway
PWLOWOLGFGAGDPtsFinishPWLOWOLGFGAGDPWLOWOLGFGAGD
2023 262041117077+93631st13102108837+5113102018233+49

Position by round

Round12345678910111213141516171819
Position5555434321111111111
Updated to match(es) played on Completed. Source: www.icehockeynewsaustralia.com

League table

PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 CBR Brave (P)262011417077+9363 2023 Goodall Cup Finals
2 Sydney Bears 262100513281+5160
3 Newcastle Northstars 2618107162112+5056
4 Melbourne Mustangs 261720714794+5355
5 Perth Thunder 261701814190+5152
6 Melbourne Ice 26100016144165−2130
7 Brisbane Lightning 2691115156136+2030 2023 Goodall Cup Finals
8 Sydney Ice Dogs 2670217104159−5523
9 Adelaide Adrenaline 264012190162−7213
10 Central Coast Rhinos 261102475245−1705
Source: AIHL Elite Prospects
Rules for classification:
Tie-break: 1) points; 2) points percentage; 3) head to head; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored; 6) coin toss
Points: 3 points for regulation win; 2 points for OT or SO win; 1 point for OT or SO loss; 0 points for regulation loss
Note: Sydney Bears deducted 3 points by the league for accidentally breaching player cap regulations in June 2023. [16]
(P) Premiers

Rurak Conference

PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 CBR Brave 262011417077+9363 2023 Goodall Cup Finals
2 Newcastle Northstars 2618107162112+5056
3 Brisbane Lightning 2691115156136+2030
4 Adelaide Adrenaline 264012190162−7213
5 Central Coast Rhinos 261102475245−1705
Updated to match(es) played on 6 August 2023. Source: AIHL Elite Prospects
Rules for classification:
Tie-break: 1) points; 2) points percentage; 3) head to head; 4) goal difference; 5) goals scored; 6) coin toss
Points: 3 points for regulation win; 2 points for OT or SO win; 1 point for OT or SO loss; 0 points for regulation loss

Finals

Summary

SeasonFinals weekend
PWLGFGAResultPlay-in finalSemi-finalGoodall Cup final
2022 21142Silver–Won 4-1 (Thunder)Lost 0-1 (Mustangs)

Bracket

Play-insSemi-finalsGrand final
26 August – Melbourne
20 August – Melbourne 1Sydney Bears0
3Melbourne Mustangs8Melbourne Mustangs427 August – Melbourne
6Brisbane Lightning3Melbourne Mustangs1
26 August – Melbourne CBR Brave0
19 August – Newcastle 2CBR Brave4
4Newcastle Northstars1Perth Thunder1
5Perth Thunder4

Schedule & results

Exhibition games

2023 exhibition fixtures and results
DateTimeAwayScoreHomeLocationRecap
4 MAR17:00CBR Brave5–2Brisbane LightningIceworld Boondal Ref
5 MAR15:30CBR Brave6–0Brisbane LightningIceworld Boondal Ref
1 APR17:00Brisbane Lightning5–6CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre Ref

Regular season

Matchday1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
ArenaAHAAAHAAHHHHHHAAAHHHHAAAHA
ResultWWLWLWWWLWWWWWWWWWWLWWWWWL
Updated to match(es) played on Completed. Source: AIHL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss
2022 fixtures and results
DateTimeAwayScoreHomeLocationRecap
16 APR15:30CBR Brave5–3Central Coast RhinosErina Ice Arena
22 APR17:15Sydney Ice Dogs2–3 (OT)CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
23 APR17:00CBR Brave2–8Sydney BearsMacquarie Ice Rink
29 APR17:00CBR Brave7–1Melbourne IceO’Brien Icehouse
30 APR14:00CBR Brave2–3 (SO)Melbourne MustangsO’Brien Icehouse
06 MAY17:15Newcastle Northstars3–4CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
13 MAY15:30CBR Brave9–1Central Coast RhinosErina Ice Arena
20 MAY17:00CBR Brave4–1Sydney Ice DogsMacquarie Ice Rink
27 MAY17:15Sydney Bears3–2CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
03 JUN17:15Brisbane Lightning5–9CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
04 JUN16:45Brisbane Lightning2–7CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
11 JUN16:45Melbourne Mustangs2–8CBR BraveHunter Ice Skating Stadium
17 JUN17:15Newcastle Northstars4–5CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
18 JUN16:45Melbourne Ice7–9CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
24 JUN16:30CBR Brave7–4Perth ThunderPerth Ice Arena
01 JUL17:00CBR Brave7–3Brisbane LightningIceWorld Boondall
02 JUL16:30CBR Brave9–2Brisbane LightningIceWorld Boondall
08 JUL17:15Adelaide Adrenaline3–8CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
09 JUL16:45Adelaide Adrenaline1–8CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
15 JUL17:15Perth Thunder4–3CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
23 JUL16:45Central Coast Rhinos0–10CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
29 JUL17:00CBR Brave6–2Newcastle NorthstarsHunter Ice Skating Stadium
05 AUG16:30CBR Brave13–3Adelaide AdrenalineIceArenA
06 AUG12:30CBR Brave6–2Adelaide AdrenalineIceArenA
12 AUG17:15Central Coast Rhinos1–12CBR BravePhillip Ice Skating Centre
13 AUG16:00CBR Brave5–7Newcastle NorthstarsHunter Ice Skating Stadium

Finals

Goodall Cup semi-final

26 August 2023
18:30		CBR Brave4–1
(2–1, 0–0, 2–0)		Perth Thunder O’Brien Icehouse
Game reference
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aleksi ToivonenGoalies Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kristian SteadReferees:
Rob Love
Mark Peruzzo
Linesmen:
Russell Dow
Hayden Rogers
(Plouffe) Albrecht1 – 0
(Camenzind) T Kubara2 – 0
2 – 1Breault (Jean)
(Hughes, Harvey) B Kubara3 – 1
(Albrecht, Vance) Plouffe4 – 1
6 minPenalties4 min
50Shots39

Goodall Cup final

27 August 2023
14:00		Melbourne Mustangs1–0
(0–0, 1–0, 0–0)		CBR Brave O’Brien Icehouse
Game reference
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Liam HughesGoalies Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aleksi ToivonenReferees:
Kent Unwin
David Gal
Linesmen:
Russell Dow
Hayden Rogers
(Lawrence, Timmins) McDowell1 – 0
2 minPenalties2 min
22Shots33

Awards

No team awards announced by the Brave for 2023. No Canberra players or staff were awarded any AIHL season awards for the first time in team history.

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