Welcome to the Northern Illinois Hockey League
NIHL and the Chicago Blackhawks; paving the road to excellence in youth hockey
Recent News
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NIHL Announces New 2026 Spring League
The Northern Illinois Hockey League will be offering a Spring League that will run from early April through early June. The Team Declaration and Registration Form can be found on the Rules and Resources Page. -
Abbey Murphy: NIHL Alum is a Factor at the International Level
"NIHL gave me the chance to compete, grow, and dream bigger." Abbey Murphy - Former St. Jude Knights NIHL Player, Olympic Silver Medalist 2022 -
Tage Thompson: NIHL Alum Scores OT Winner to Give USA Gold
NIHL Alum, Tage Thompson, scored the OT winner at the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship to give our nation its second gold medal ever in the men's worlds. NIHL is proud of all the amazing kids who have played in our league. -
NIHL Girls Hockey Grows Stronger
The Northern Illinois Hockey League welcomes all the Girls clubs playing in the upcoming, 2025 – 2026 season. -Team counts increased by nearly 30% over last season. -The season incorporates a new and improved end-of-season, Girls’ tournament format. -The league will roll out more innovations for Girls Hockey in our region. The league and all the clubs believe in the importance of offering competitively balanced divisions within each Age Level.
Upcoming Games
Complete Game ScheduleQuick References
Below are links to commonly used resources that coaches and managers may use throughout the season. For a full list or documents, forms and rules, please visit the resources page.
