The Newcastle In House Hockey League (NIHL) is based at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium.

[5][6][7][8] Between 7 and 13 April 2008, Hunter Ice Skating Stadium was the host venue for the 2008 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B tournament.

Six nations competed in group B with hosts Australia joined by China, Spain, Mexico, Iceland and New Zealand.

[10] The Hunter Ice Skating Stadium was selected as the inaugural host venue for the re-instated event.

[16] Players and coaches donate their time to raise money for the STOPCONCUSSIONS Foundation and awareness of the sport of ice hockey to Australia and New Zealand.