Recruitment for the 2023 season is now closed. Recruitment for the 2024 season will start again in December 2023

The Melbourne Mustangs Ice Hockey Club uses import players to supplement the playing roster in order to be fully competitive in the league and to provide the best possible opportunities for skills transfer to local Australian players. Each year we recruit 4-5 import players from Europe and North America.

To express interest, please email: coach@melbournemustangs.com.au

Playing for the Mustangs is an incredible opportunity. If selected, you will get:

• Economy flights to and from Australia
• Assistance in obtaining a Working Holiday Visa
• Accommodation – Billeted assisted cost of accommodation.
• Flights to interstate games
• Meals for interstate games 
• Assistance with finding a job within the conditions of the visa
• Support for equipment – helmets, sticks consumables etc. 

Will I be paid?

The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) is an amateur league. As such, no Australian team may pay its players. Nevertheless, we will help you to find local work within the conditions of your visa.

Where will I be based?

The Mustangs are headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria on the south-eastern coast of Australia. Renowned for its food, sport and culture, Melbourne has been frequently voted the world’s most liveable city. 

Our home rink, O’Brien Icehouse, is located in Docklands and is the largest and best-appointed ice hockey facility in Australia. 

When do we play?

The AIHL season starts in April and runs through to August/September. Games are scheduled for Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Often, double-header weekends are scheduled.

Import players typically arrive in March, just prior to season start, although some flexibility may be offered to the right candidates.

What will be expected of me?

Players are expected to work hard and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. This includes:

• Availability for all home and away games (including interstate travel)
• Attendance at all training sessions (twice weekly)
• Active participation in the training of juniors
• Coaching of local players to bring about skills transfer 
• Attendance at media events as required 
• Availability for fan events, sponsor events, signings etc.

What about local players?

The Melbourne Mustangs are always interested to hear from talented local Australian or Kiwi players interested in playing at an elite level. Local players are supported by covering the costs of ice time, uniforms, travel and accommodation, meals, parking etc. Try-outs are typically scheduled for February/March. All candidates must be a member of the AIHL or their respective national leagues.

To express interest, please send us an email including your Elite Prospects profile to: coach@melbournemustangs.com.au