Botany Swarm
The Botany Swarm is a semi-professional ice hockey team based in East Auckland, New Zealand. The team is a member of the New Zealand Ice Hockey League (NZIHL). The team was founded in 2005 as the South Auckland Swarm. Their name was changed prior to the 2007 season due to it being similar to one of the other teams and to better reflect the area in Auckland where their home rink is located (in the suburb of Botany Downs). They play their home games out of the Paradice Ice Skating Botany Rink known as "The Hive". History . 2017 season. May 7, 2017, the Swarm announced that after 11 seasons, head coach Andreas Kaißer has stepped down, and will be replaced by former Swarm alumnus Brandon Contratto. However due to personal reasons Brandon was unable to commit to the role. Former assistant coach Jeff Boehme took the role of head coach for the 2017 season. The Botany Swarm welcomed four new imports for the 2017 season: Petr Zítka from the Czech Republic, Ryan Widmar from Illinois, Maximilian Hadraschek from Germany and Alex Mitsionis from Ohio. 2018 season. December 10, 2017, the Swarm announced that Ian Wannamaker was appointed  as the new head coach. Ian Wannamaker played for the Botany Swarm from 2007-2015 and represented New Zealand from 2010-2013, 2015. December 23, 2017, the Swarm announced that assistant coach of the Kelowna Rockets Travis Crickard was appointed as the new assistant coach. The Botany Swarm welcomed four new imports for the 2018 season: Declan Weir an Irish Canadian, Harry Ferguson from Scotland, Colin Langham from Georgia and Lucas Bombardier from Vermont. May 26, 2018, Alexandr Polozov played his 100th game for the Botany Swarm against the Canterbury Red Devils. June 9, 2018, Jordan Challis played his 150th  game for the Botany Swarm against the Dunedin Thunder. July 21, 2018, Logan Fraser played his 50th game for the Botany Swarm against the Dunedin Thunder. August 5, 2018, The Botany Swarm had their 200th NZIHL game. 2019 season. February 22, 2019, Travis Crickard appointed Botany Swarm General Manager/CEO. February 24, 2019, Joel Rindelaub appointed Botany Swarm Interim Assistant General Manager. The Botany Swarm welcomed four new imports for the 2019 season: Andrea Ricca from Italy, Corey McEwen born in Cardiff and now living in Toronto, Corey Morgan from New Jersey and Daniel Iasenza from Montreal. May 11, 2019 , Michelle Cox appointed Botany Swarm Head Coach. June 9, 2019, Andrew Hay played his 200th game for the Botany Swarm against the West Auckland Admirals. 2021 season. The roster included goaltender Grace Harrison, one of only two women competing in the league. Players. Franchise scoring leaders. There are the top ten point scorers in franchise history. Figures are updated after each completed NZIHL regular season. Franchise all-time most appearances. There are the top ten player who have made the most appearances in franchise history. Figures are updated after each completed NZIHL regular season.