What league does Brisbane Lightning play in?

Brisbane Lightning play in the AWIHL (W).

When was Brisbane Lightning founded?

Brisbane Lightning was founded in 2005 in Brisbane, AUS, Australia.

Where is Brisbane Lightning based?

Brisbane Lightning is based in Brisbane, AUS.

Who is the head coach of Brisbane Lightning?

The head coach of Brisbane Lightning is Matthew Meyer.

Who is the general manager of Brisbane Lightning?

The general manager of Brisbane Lightning is Lee Brown.

Brisbane Lightning

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2025-2026 Brisbane Lightning Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Kayla Arthur (G)	-			-	-	-
	#31	Katie Meyer (G)	18	2008		5'4"	152	L
	#29	Alana Pearce (G)	-			-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#14	Kelly Costa (D)	43	1983		5'7"	143	R
	#24	Amanda Dixon (D/F)	21	2005	Brisbane, AUS	5'5"	132	R
	#15	Grace Duffy (D)	-			-	-	-
	#22	Jaimi Goonan (D)	33	1992	Victoria, AUS	5'5"	165	L
	#4	Grace Kalambokas (D)	18	2008		5'5"	154	R
	#7	Madison LaPlante (D)	26	1999	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'6"	-	L
	#28	Lisa McMahon (D)	47	1979		5'9"	165	R
	#19	Annie Mossman (D)	-		West Vancouver, BC, CAN	-	-	-
	#11	Sorenne Powell (D)	17	2008		5'9"	132	L
	#6	Laura Solway (D)	-			-	-	R
FORWARDS
	#23	Abi Brown (F)	24	2001		5'7"	139	R
	#5	Alison Carlisle (F)	-		Langley, BC, CAN	-	-	-
	#12	Sharnita Crompton (F)	32	1994	Central Coast, AUS	5'8"	150	R
	#26	Allie Fischer (F)	-		Wayzata, MN, USA	5'6"	-	-
	#25	Ani FitzGerald (F)	25	2001	Shaker Heights, OH, USA	5'7"	-	L
	#77	Jasmine Gray (F)	-			-	-	-
	#10	Charlotte Kelly (F)	28	1998		5'11"	165	R
	#3	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	23	2002	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'2"	119	R
	#21	Alex MacDonald (F)	29	1997		-	-	-
	#8	Courtney Mahoney (F)	21	2005	Brisbane, AUS	5'5"	126	R
	#16	Katrina Rapchuk (F)	19	2007		5'5"	132	L
	#27	Kate Sinclair (F)	-			-	-	-
	#2	Jensen Wurm (F)	-		Arvada, CO, USA	5'5"	-	R
	#71	Emma Wuthrich (F)	26	2000	Castle Rock, CO, USA	5'8"	-	L

Position: G: 3, D: 6, F: 13Av Age: 25.73 yearsAv Ht: 5'6"Av Wt: 143 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Brisbane Lightning Staff

Head CoachMatthew Meyer
Asst. CoachGlen Forbes White
Asst. CoachTerry Kiliwnik
Asst. CoachCharles Rivard-Cloutier
Asst. CoachLindsay Utter
General ManagerLee Brown
Equipment ManagerJamie Brown
Equipment ManagerCaleb Perry

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Brisbane Lightning Facts

Plays in: Australian Women's Ice Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Brisbane, AUS Map
Founded: 2005

2025-2026 Brisbane Lightning Roster Facts

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20 players
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Experience

Brisbane Lightning: 976 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Brisbane Lightning (AIHL)

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Brisbane Lightning History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Brisbane Lightning
2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	13	5	-	2	0	98	62	43	2.15	2	Final loss
2024-2025	AWIHL (W)	16	5	8	-	0	3	36	54	18	1.13	4	Final loss
2023-2024	AWIHL (W)	16	7	6	0	0	3	70	71	24	1.5	4	Bronze game loss
2022-2023	AWIHL (W)	12	5	5	-	0	2	-	-	17	1.42	-	Bronze game loss
Brisbane Goannas
2018-2019	AWIHL (W)	12	2	9	-	0	1	24	67	7	0.58	4	Bronze game loss
2017-2018	AWIHL (W)	12	2	8	-	1	1	22	45	9	0.75	3	Bronze game win
2016-2017	AWIHL (W)	12	6	3	-	0	3	49	35	21	1.75	2	-
2015-2016	AWIHL (W)	12	1	8	-	1	2	35	57	7	0.58	4	-
2014-2015	AWIHL (W)	12	1	10	-	0	1	21	61	4	0.33	4	Bronze game loss
2013-2014	AWIHL (W)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Leine Nummi (F)	2026-2027	EHC Sursee Women	SWHL B	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'6"	143 lbs	25.73
2024-2025	View Roster	5'6"	146 lbs	28.86
2023-2024	View Roster	5'6"	143 lbs	25.13
2022-2023	View Roster	5'6"	141 lbs	23.50
2019-2020	View Roster	5'5"	146 lbs	21.00

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	66	42	31	73
2.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	26	29	40	69
3.	Sharnita Crompton (F)	60	28	27	55
4.	Kelly Costa (D)	80	20	32	52
5.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	20	22	25	47

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	66	42	31	73
2.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	26	29	40	69
3.	Sharnita Crompton (F)	60	28	27	55
4.	Courtney Mahoney (F)	58	23	20	43
5.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	20	22	25	47

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	26	29	40	69
2.	Kelly Costa (D)	80	20	32	52
3.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	66	42	31	73
4.	Sharnita Crompton (F)	60	28	27	55
5.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	20	22	25	47

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Tracy Hocutt (F)	97	10	22	128
2.	Sharnita Crompton (F)	60	28	55	101
3.	Kelly Costa (D)	80	20	52	95
4.	Samantha Brophy (F)	48	4	8	61
5.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	26	29	69	53

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tracy Hocutt (F)	97	10	12	22
2.	Alex MacDonald (F)	93	13	14	27
3.	Abi Brown (F)	90	16	11	27
4.	Jaimi Goonan (D)	84	5	7	12
5.	Kelly Costa (D)	80	20	32	52

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	26	29	69	2.65
2.	Michelle Clark-Crumpton (F)	11	15	29	2.64
3.	Natasha Farrier (F)	10	19	26	2.60
4.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	20	22	47	2.35
5.	Emma Gray (F)	32	21	40	1.25

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	2025-2026	20	22	47
2.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2025-2026	10	14	40
3.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	2025-2026	20	20	36
4.	Michelle Clark-Crumpton (F)	2012-2013	11	15	29
5.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2023-2024	16	15	29

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	2025-2026	20	22	47
2.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	2025-2026	20	20	36
3.	Natasha Farrier (F)	2012-2013	10	19	26
4.	Michelle Clark-Crumpton (F)	2012-2013	11	15	29
5.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2023-2024	16	15	29

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2025-2026	10	26	40
2.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	2025-2026	20	25	47
3.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	2025-2026	20	16	36
4.	Michelle Clark-Crumpton (F)	2012-2013	11	14	29
5.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2023-2024	16	14	29

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Sharnita Crompton (F)	2025-2026	20	21	41
2.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2023-2024	16	29	39
3.	Kelly Costa (D)	2025-2026	17	6	39
4.	Samantha Brophy (F)	2023-2024	14	2	37
5.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	2025-2026	20	47	32