New Zealand Ice Hockey League

New Zealand begin their season

The New Zealand Ice Hockey League which was due to begin in May will now start next week (13th) wih a game betweeen Botany swarm and West auckland Admirals.

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(07 Aug 2020)

AIHL postponed the begin of season, New Zealand confirms the start until now

The AIHL (Australian Ice Hockey League)2020 season will be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The season was scheduled to begin on 18 April. No future date was scheduled.
In New Zealand, where the league start is scheduled for mid-May, the Federation released a short statement confirming for now the competition: "As yet, there has been no delay to the NZIHL 2020 season, but we are monitoring the situation closely"

(15 Mar 2020)

Southern Stampede win the New Zealand IHL finals

Souuthern Stampede took revenge, and their 6th championship, when they defeated last years winners West Auckland Admirals in the finals of the New Zealand Ice Hockey League.

They got the better of their opponents twice to win the best of three series, their goals coming from Liam Stewart and Colin McIntosh who finished top of the play off standings.

Round Robin standings here

(16 Aug 2019)

Regular season ends in New Zealand

The regular season of the NZIHL ended today. Southern Stampede finished on top before West Auckland Admirals. The two will play in the best-of-3 finals on August 19, 25 and 26.

(13 Aug 2017)

Thunder and Devils reach the NZIHL final

Both Dunedin Thunder and Canterbury Red Devils needed a win in the last round of the NZIHL to get past Botany Swarm to qualify for the finals. Thunder beat Admirals 10-2 and Red Devils got a 3-1 win over Stampede.

(11 Aug 2013)

Trans-Tasman Champions League Postponed

The AIHL and NZIHL have decided to postpone the Trans-Tasman Champions League (TTCL) series until 2014.

This is solely a financial decision. The AIHL requires more time to raise funds for the two teams travelling to New Zealand.

(04 Mar 2013)

Red Devils win NZIHL

The Canterbury Red Devils beat Southern Stampede 6-5 in the final of the 2012 New Zealand Ice Hockey League. Valery Konev scored the Birgel Cup winner in the shoot-out.

(08 Sep 2012)

New Zealand increased import quota for 2012

New Zealand Hockey Federation announced the number of overseas players allowed per team has increased from 5 to 7 for the 2012 season.
New Zealand Hockey League will start in June

(25 Mar 2012)

Botany Swarm qualifies for the finals in New Zealand

With a 6-5 win over Dunedin Thunder Botany Swarm have secured a home final in the NZIHL.

Southern Stampede and Canterbury Red Devils are chasing the other final spot in Auckland at the end of August.

Six games remain until the regular season ends August 7.

(30 Jul 2011)