Sydney Bears

Sydney Bears
CityMacquarie Park, New South Wales
LeagueAustralian Ice Hockey League
ConferenceHellyer
Founded1 July 1982 (42 years ago) (1982-07-01)
Home arenaMacquarie Ice Rink
ColoursRed, black, white
     
General managerNathan Graham
Head coachVladimir Rubes
CaptainRyan Annesley
AffiliatesSydney Bears IHC (IHNSW)
Penrith Raptors (ECSL)
Sydney Sting (ECSL)
Sydney Bombers (ECSL)
Reach Rebels (ECSL)
Websitebearsden.com.au
Franchise history
1982–1997Macquarie Bears
1997–2007Sydney Bears
2007–2009AIHL Bears
2010–presentSydney Bears
Championships
Conference titles2 (2023, 2024)
H Newman Reid Trophies4 (2000, 2002, 2008, 2024)
Goodall Cups3 (2002, 2007, 2019)
Current season

The Sydney Bears (formerly Macquarie Bears) is an Australian semi-professional ice hockey team from Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1982, the Bears are the only remaining founding member of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) still operating. The Bears are based at Macquarie Ice Rink, within the Macquarie Centre, in the northern suburbs of Sydney. The Sydney Bears are three time Goodall Cup champions and four time H Newman Reid Trophy premiers.