2021

Game Report by Claire Ziegler First Period The Red Devils scored early again, Apps converting on a 2-on-1 as one of the back checkers caught an edge. They followed this up with a powerplay goal for Eaden in the last few seconds of one penalty, and […]

Congratulations to Kyle Jonsson on achieving his 100th game for Botany Swarm. The match-up against the Canterbury Red Devils at The Hive on Sunday 11 July marked Kyle Jonsson’s 100th NZIHL game.   Kyle made his debut in the league as a 17-year-old in 2013. Now […]

Game Report by Claire Ziegler First Period While the Swarm seemed to have the best chances in the opening minutes, the Devils took an early lead, scoring two quick goals as the Swarm battled a few miscues in their own zone and gave up a dangerous […]

Congratulations to Robin Vortanov on achieving his 100th game for Botany Swarm. The match-up against the Canterbury Red Devils at The Hive on Saturday 10 July marked Robin Vortanov’s 100th NZIHL game.   Robin made his debut in the league as a young 15-year-old in 2013.  Now […]

Introducing the Botany Swarm Alumni Series where we showcase some of our greatest    ex-Swarm players of all time … Mickey Rhodes – Botany Swarm Alumni 2013 Season Played for Botany Swarm:  One (2013) Position:  Forward Achievements: 2013 season – 14 games played, 25 total points, […]

Introducing the Botany Swarm Alumni Series where we showcase some of our greatest    ex-Swarm players of all time … Andrew Bourne – Botany Swarm Alumni 2009 Season Played for Botany Swarm:  Two (2008, 2009) Position:  Defence Achievements:  2008 season – 2008 – NZIHL Champion “I […]

Game Report by Claire Ziegler First Period Robin Vortanov got the Swarm on the board early, with a goal just thirty seconds into the game. The Auckland Mako struck back midway through the period, with Serikov scoring to tie it, and Vesper adding a second goal […]

Introducing the Botany Swarm Alumni Series where we showcase some of our greatest    ex-Swarm players of all time … Brandon Contratto – Botany Swarm Alumni 2015 Season Played for Botany Swarm:  Three (2013, 2014, 2015) Position:  Forward Achievements: 2013 season – second highest single season […]

Game Report by Claire Ziegler Another tough one for the Swarm, as the SkyCity Stampede take this one 4-0. The Swarm kept the visitors to two goals over the first two periods, before giving up powerplay goals early and late in the third period. The Swarm […]