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17 May 2013 | Nathan Salem  (F) Solway SharksarrowTelford Tigers
12 May 2013 | Alan Lack  (F) Bracknell BeesarrowInvicta Dynamos
12 Jan 2013 | Thomas Ralph  (D) Hull Stingrays ENLarrowWhitley Warriors
28 Dec 2012 | Shaun Smith  (D) Dundee StarsarrowStreatham Redskins
League leaders |  season 2012-2013 all time stats
# Player name Pos Team GP G A P PIM +/-
1.Nathan SalemFSolway Sharks30392766101
2.Steve OsmanFCardiff Devils ENL3027366326
3.Aaron ConnollyFSlough Jets238110
4.Dean HollandFWhitley Warriors553828
5.Josh BruceFCoventry Blaze ENL734730
6.Elliott KnellFSheffield Spartans72354
7.Nidal PhillipsFMilton Keynes Thunder3114528
8.Samuel WallerDWightlink Raiders1205528
9.Jordan BannonFBlackburn Hawks631412
10.Jason PirieFTrafford Metros10224162
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Any team play each of the other teams in their league a total of four times; twice home, twice away.

At the end of the regular season, the top 4 from each division enter the playoffs, the quarter finals of which are over two legs. The semi finals are a single match between teams from the same division, and the champions are decided by a single final.

Relegation is decided by two games between top of league two and bottom of league one for each division; winner goes up, loser goes down.

There is also an ENIHL cup with two groups of five teams who play each other team twice. The winners of the two groups play each other in two final games.

two games between top of league two and bottom of league one for each division; winner goes up, loser goes down.

  • from 1996 to 2012: English National Ice Hockey League
  • from 2012 to present: National Ice Hockey League (UK)

The ENIHL was formed in 1996.

The English National Ice Hockey League (ENIHL) is an amateur ice hockey league below the English Premier Ice Hockey League which is administered by the English Ice Hockey Association. It was announced on May 17, 2012, that as the league now includes several teams from Scotland and Wales as well as England, it will be renamed the National Ice Hockey League from season 2012/13.[1]
The league is split into two conferences, north and south. The league is now the third tier in ice hockey after the demise of the British National League.
The league has now been further split for 2008/2009 with 2 divisions in both the north and south with promotion/relegation between the two divisions.

In April 2007, the EIHA lowered the upper age limit within the junior leagues, abolishing the under 19 age limit to become under 18. Due to the large gap from junior level to the EPIHL, many teams were forced to enter a reserve team into the ENIHL. This increased the size of the league from 22 teams through to 30 teams for the 2007/2008 season

Later in the 2007 off-season, the EIHA suggested introducing an under 25 age limit across the league. However, this age limit was removed within weeks in favour of a drive towards developing players.

 
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Bristol out of ENL

Bristol Pitbulls have announced they're withdrawing their ENL1 South team for next season, though they will ice a team in Division Two

(23 Jul 2012)
 

English National League changes name

English National League has undergone a name change. The word English has been dropped and the league will now been known as The National Ice Hockey league. Why the change? There have always been teams involved from Wales and now with the inclusion of a Scottish team it was thought it was appropriate to reflect all National elements of the sport within this league.

(28 May 2012)
 

Nottingham Lions retired their number #7

The Nottingham Lions have announced the retirement of the number 7 jersey, as forward Chris Colegate revealed he is quitting hockey after twelve years with the club.

It is the first time any Lions player has received the honour.

(17 May 2012)
 

Chelmsford Chieftains ENL South Champions

Chelmsford Chieftains secured the ENL South Play-Off championship as they overcame bitter rivals Romford Raiders with a 6-2 second leg win, after the first tie had ended 4-4 the night before.

(23 Apr 2012)
 

Oxford City Stars announce new coach

Simon Anderson will take over the role of team coach for Oxford City Stars with immediate effect replacing Ken Forshee. Following a disappointing first half season team directors, Elaine Sutcliffe and John Harrison, made the change in a bid to revitalise the performance of the team. "Simon was recommended to us and it is clear that he is passionate about hockey at Oxford. He has a long successful coaching history and brings a lot of experience, Simon is determined to see the team reach the play offs".

(29 Dec 2011)
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