Welcome to Australia, where there is more hockey than you think, and passionate NHL fans arise at all hours of the morning to watch their favourite teams battle it out. When people think of Australia, the last thing they think of is ice sports. Usually, they think of long hot summers, kangaroos and endless deserts. However, the growth of ice hockey in Australia is something which is truly remarkable, and this hockey fan is writing to you from the most isolated city in the world.
Located on the west coast of Australia, Perth is a city which is known for its relaxed lifestyle, picturesque weather and has been compared on occasion to the way of life in Vancouver and the weather patterns of California.