New Zealand Ice Hockey League

New Zealand Ice Hockey League
Current season, competition or edition:
2025 NZIHL season
SportIce hockey
Founded2005 (2005)
CEOAndreas Kaisser
PresidentAndy Mills
No. of teams6
Country New Zealand
ConfederationNZIHF
Most recent
champions		SkyCity Stampede
(9th title)
Most titlesSkyCity Stampede
(9 titles)
BroadcasterYouTube
Official websitewww.nzihl.com
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The New Zealand Ice Hockey League (NZIHL) is New Zealand's top-level ice hockey league. Established in 2005 by Guenther Birgel, the NZIHL is sanctioned by New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation (a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation). The NZIHL is a semi-professional league where often local players don’t receive compensation, however, import players can sometimes receive small amounts to cover travel or housing. The NZIHL champion is awarded the Birgel Cup. The NZIHL is currently contested by six teams from three affiliated regions, including three teams from the North Island and three teams from the South Island. The most successful team in NZIHL history is the SkyCity Stampede, who have claimed eight NZIHL championships. The current champion, from 2024, is the SkyCity Stampede.

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