In 2019–20 the AWIHL had five teams from five Australian state capital cities competing, stretching east to west of the continent.
In late January 2020, the AWIHL released an annual finals promo video to promote the event as well as naming the officials for the weekend.
[14] Sydney and Adelaide won on Saturday to advance to the Joan McKowen Final, with Perth and Melbourne heading to the third place playoff.
Melbourne Ice won playoff on Sunday to secure third place for the season, Perth finishing fourth.
In the grand final, Sydney Sirens produced a strong display to shutout the Rush and secure the Championship title and the Joan McKowen Memorial Trophy.