What league does Dunedin Thunder play in?

Dunedin Thunder play in the NZIHL.

When was Dunedin Thunder founded?

Dunedin Thunder was founded in 2008 in Dunedin, NZL, New Zealand.

Where is Dunedin Thunder based?

Dunedin Thunder is based in Dunedin, NZL.

Who is the head coach of Dunedin Thunder?

The head coach of Dunedin Thunder is Guillaume Leclancher.

What arena does Dunedin Thunder play in?

Dunedin Thunder play their home games at Dunedin Ice Stadium in Dunedin, NZL.

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2025-2026 Dunedin Thunder Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#41	James Moore (G)	28	1998		6'0"	198	L
	#58	Toby Schuck (G)	46	1980	Dunedin, NZL	6'9"	254	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#91	Morgan Blair (D)	21	2005	Dunedin, NZL	6'6"	209	R
	#90	Lachlan Boniface (D)	20	2006		5'9"	157	R
	#45	Cody Byck (D)	19	2007		5'8"	161	R
	#22	Max Hurring (D)	24	2001		6'3"	181	R
	#72	Samuel Loiselle (D)	26	2000	La Malbaie, QC, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#93	Luke Stegmann (D)	23	2002	Gatineau, QC, CAN	6'1"	201	R	25/26
	#18	Shaun Thomson (D)	17	2009		6'0"	154	L
	#19	Regan Wilson (D)	33	1993	Dunedin, NZL	5'10"	174	R
FORWARDS
	#27	Ian Audas (F/D)	21	2005	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'1"	165	L
	#7	William Bary (F)	19	2006		6'2"	174	R
	#88	Cole Beckstead (LW)	27	1998	Morrisburg, ON, CAN	5'8"	170	L
	#11	Tom Clark (F)	19	2006		5'9"	176	R
	#43	Chris Eaden (F)	35	1990	Christchurch, NZL	5'8"	159	R
	#6	Austin Chu Goh (F)	20	2005		5'7"	139	R
	#17	Katsuto Ikai (F)	-			-	-	-
	#24	Jack Lewis (F)	21	2005		6'0"	179	R
	#9	Joe Orr (LW)	30	1996	Dunedin, NZL	5'9"	165	R
	#3	Ollie Rout (F)	19	2006	Invercargill, NZL	6'0"	172	L
	#37	Luc Taillon (F)	21	2004		6'0"	154	R

Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 11Av Age: 24.45 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 176 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Dunedin Thunder Staff

Head CoachGuillaume Leclancher
Team ManagerGraeme Darling

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Dunedin Thunder Facts

Plays in: New Zealand Ice Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Dunedin, NZL Map
Founded: 2008

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Phoenix Thunder: 946 GP

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Arena Name: Dunedin Ice Stadium
Location: Dunedin
Capacity: 1 500
Construction Year: 2003

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Dunedin Thunder History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Dunedin Thunder
2025-2026	NZIHL	6	3	3	-	0	0	28	24	9	1.5	2	-
Phoenix Thunder
2024-2025	NZIHL	16	9	6	-	1	0	79	66	29	1.81	3	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	NZIHL	18	3	11	-	1	3	71	103	8	0.44	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	NZIHL	18	4	11	-	2	1	52	96	11	0.61	5	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	NZIHL	16	2	13	-	0	1	43	78	7	0.44	5	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	NZIHL	16	5	8	-	1	2	64	74	16	1	4	Playoffs Cancelled
Dunedin Thunder
2019-2020	NZIHL	8	3	5	-	0	0	35	50	9	1.13	2	-
2018-2019	NZIHL	16	4	10	-	2	0	45	75	16	1	4	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	NZIHL	16	6	8	-	1	1	72	73	21	1.31	3	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	NZIHL	16	6	7	-	3	0	73	60	24	1.5	3	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	NZIHL	16	2	14	-	0	0	44	94	6	0.38	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	NZIHL	16	5	11	-	0	0	66	108	15	0.94	4	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	NZIHL	16	10	5	-	0	1	72	67	31	1.94	2	Final loss
2012-2013	NZIHL	16	8	4	-	4	0	87	66	32	2	2	Final loss
2011-2012	NZIHL	16	8	5	-	1	2	77	65	28	1.75	3	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	NZIHL	16	3	11	-	2	0	78	108	13	0.81	4	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	NZIHL	16	3	8	-	4	1	71	84	18	1.13	4	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	NZIHL	16	1	15	0	-	-	42	142	2	0.13	5	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	NZIHL	12	1	11	0	-	-	30	91	4	0.33	5	Did not make playoffs

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#16 Gino Heyd (F)

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