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 Terry Kiliwnik.

Who is the captain of Brisbane Lightning?

The captain of Brisbane Lightning is Veronica Watson.

Brisbane Goannas

AWIHL (W)

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2017-2018 Season

Brisbane Goannas were 3-8-1 in the 2017-18 AWIHL (W) season with 9 points, 3rd overall.

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2017-2018 Brisbane Goannas Roster

Brisbane Goannas — 2017-2018 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Ashleigh Brown (G)	34	1992		5'5"	154	R
		Tina Girdler (G)	38	1988	Sydney, AUS	6'1"	165	L
	#30	Imogen Perry (G)	26	2000		5'5"	148	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#14	Kelly Costa (D)"A"	43	1983		5'7"	143	R
	#22	Jaimi Goonan (D)	34	1992	Victoria, AUS	5'5"	165	L
	#4	Veronica Watson (D)"C"	37	1989		-	-	-
FORWARDS
	#18	Christina Badgley (F)	-			-	-	L
	#12	Samantha Brophy (F)	23	2003		5'10"	170	L
	#23	Abi Brown (F)	24	2001		5'7"	139	R
	#9	Brittany Gibbs (F)"A"	38	1988		5'5"	154	R
	#7	Georgia Giblin (F)	41	1985		5'7"	176	R
	#20	Tracy Hocutt (F)	52	1974		5'8"	159	L
	#55	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	23	2002	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'2"	119	R
	#16	Sarah Kinninment (F)	34	1992		-	-	-
	#21	Alex MacDonald (F)	29	1997		-	-	-
	#1	Dannielle Roberts (F)	31	1995		5'1"	119	R
	#24	Dana Robitallie (D)	-			-	-	-
	#96	Anna Santilli (F)	30	1996		-	-	-
		Katherine Thelander (D)	-		Brisbane, AUS	-	-	-
	#16	Lynzey Valianes (F)	-		Unionville, ON, CAN	-	-	R
Position: D: 3, F: 13Av Age: 25.77 yearsAv Ht: 5'6"Av Wt: 148 lbsCompare with other teams »

2017-2018 Brisbane Goannas Staff

Head CoachTerry Kiliwnik
Asst. CoachMegan Gilchrist

Team Staff History

2017-2018 Brisbane Goannas Captains

"C"

Veronica Watson

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2017-2018 Brisbane Lightning Demographics

Brisbane Lightning Facts

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

2017-2018 Brisbane Goannas Roster Facts

Nationalities

18 players
2 players

Experience

Brisbane Goannas: 490 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Brisbane Lightning (AIHL)

Brisbane Lightning Games

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Latest Transactions

Brisbane Lightning — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/06/2025	Confirmed	joining	Ani FitzGerald (F)	Boston Univ.	Details
11/22/2018	Confirmed	joining	Veera Laiho (F)	PaRa	Details
11/22/2018	Confirmed	joining	Taylah Pearson (G)	No team	Details
11/22/2018	Confirmed	joining	Chloe Charles (F)	No team	Details

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Brisbane Lightning History and Standings

Brisbane Lightning — Season History
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

Brisbane Lightning — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Leine Nummi (F)	2026-2027	EHC Sursee Women	SWHL B	4	1	2	3	0
2.	Leine Nummi (F)	2026-2027	EHC Schaffhausen Damen	SWHL C (W)	2	0	3	3	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Brisbane Lightning — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	5'6"	143 lbs	25.80
2024-2025	View Roster	5'6"	146 lbs	29.00
2023-2024	View Roster	5'6"	143 lbs	25.27
2022-2023	View Roster	5'6"	141 lbs	23.50
2019-2020	View Roster	5'5"	146 lbs	21.50

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Franchise All-Time Points

Brisbane Lightning — 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

Brisbane Lightning — 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

Brisbane Lightning — 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.

Brisbane Lightning — 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

Brisbane Lightning — 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

Brisbane Lightning — 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

Brisbane Lightning — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	22	25	47	2.35	32
2.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	10	14	26	40	4.00	14
3.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	20	16	36	1.80	4
4.	Michelle Clark-Crumpton (F)	2012-2013	AWIHL (W)	11	15	14	29	2.64	6
5.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2023-2024	AWIHL (W)	16	15	14	29	1.81	39

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Brisbane Lightning — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	22	25	47	2.35	32
2.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	20	16	36	1.80	4
3.	Natasha Farrier (F)	2012-2013	AWIHL (W)	10	19	7	26	2.60	20
4.	Michelle Clark-Crumpton (F)	2012-2013	AWIHL (W)	11	15	14	29	2.64	6
5.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2023-2024	AWIHL (W)	16	15	14	29	1.81	39

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Brisbane Lightning — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	10	14	26	40	4.00	14
2.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	22	25	47	2.35	32
3.	Lindsey Kiliwnik (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	20	16	36	1.80	4
4.	Michelle Clark-Crumpton (F)	2012-2013	AWIHL (W)	11	15	14	29	2.64	6
5.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2023-2024	AWIHL (W)	16	15	14	29	1.81	39

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Brisbane Lightning — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Sharnita Crompton (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	10	11	21	1.05	41
2.	Emma Wuthrich (F)	2023-2024	AWIHL (W)	16	15	14	29	1.81	39
3.	Kelly Costa (D)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	17	1	5	6	0.35	39
4.	Samantha Brophy (F)	2023-2024	AWIHL (W)	14	0	2	2	0.14	37
5.	Ani FitzGerald (F)	2025-2026	AWIHL (W)	20	22	25	47	2.35	32