The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Australia News

Fears of Protests, Antisemitic Threats Puts Global Hockey Championship on Ice

Ice Hockey Australia has decided not to go ahead with an international championship in Melbourne after discussions with police.
Fears of Protests, Antisemitic Threats Puts Global Hockey Championship on Ice
A hockey puck on the ice is shown during NHL action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 8, 2020. Rich Lam/Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
1/7/2025|Updated: 1/7/2025
Just months after the threat of pro-Palestinian protests caused the shutdown of Myer’s annual Christmas window unveiling in Melbourne, another major event has been put on ice.

In October, Australia’s local organising body announced the International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s Division IIA World Championships would be held on “home ice.”

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
Author
Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
Author’s Selected Articles

Federal, State Governments Pledge $600 Million Lifeline to Save Copper Smelter and Refinery

Oct 08, 2025
Federal, State Governments Pledge $600 Million Lifeline to Save Copper Smelter and Refinery

No Clear Picture of Where Millions in Funding Going for Aboriginal ‘Closing the Gap’ Targets

Oct 08, 2025
No Clear Picture of Where Millions in Funding Going for Aboriginal ‘Closing the Gap’ Targets

Official Tight-Lipped on Whether 2 ‘ISIS Brides’ Are Back in Australia: Estimates

Oct 07, 2025
Official Tight-Lipped on Whether 2 ‘ISIS Brides’ Are Back in Australia: Estimates

Housing Crisis More Than Just a Migration Issue: Senator

Oct 06, 2025
Housing Crisis More Than Just a Migration Issue: Senator
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
To ensure we reach the high standards of reliability and neutrality that you expect from us, we are engaging with Ad Fontes Media to analyze our content. If you find an article you think falls short of the standard, please submit the link through this form.
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.