Skate of Origin
Skate Of Origin was introduced in the 2009 season. The format sees the best players eligible to represent New Zealand at an international level play for the respective island on which they played their junior hockey. Players represent one the two major islands of the New Zealand archipelago, namely the North Island or the South Island. The match is held alternately on either the North or South Island.
The teams contest the Glass Family Plate, named after the Glass Family of the South Island with three generations of contributors and builders of the sport within New Zealand. Ben Glass is a founding member of the NZIHF and Patron of the SIHL. Graeme Glass is the Past President of the NZIHF and recently inducted Life Member. While Simon Glass has previously captained the New Zealand national side, the Ice Blacks.
| Year | Holder | Challenger | Winner | Score | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | North Island | 6-5 (SO) | Botany Downs, North Island |
| 2010 | North Island | South Island | North Island | 3-2 | Queenstown, South Island |
| 2011 | North Island | South Island | North Island | 8-6 | Botany Downs, North Island |
| 2012 | North Island | South Island | South Island | 5-3 | Christchurch, South Island |
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