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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Cammi Granato: NIHL Alum and U.S. Women's Olympic Team 1998 and 2002
"I had a lot of memories in my 15 years on the U.S. National Team, but some of my favorite memories were during my time playing in NIHL." -
Molly Schaus: NIHL Alum and U.S. Women's Olympic Team 2010 and 2014
"Watching the US win a Gold medal and seeing Cammi Granato, from Downers Grove, was fascinating and it became a dream of mine to pursue that." -
Tage Thompson: 2008-2009 NIHL PeeWee Elite Champion and current Buffalo Sabre
"I can't express enough how essential fun and confidence are for any young hockey player, and the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) provided me with both." -
Applications for 2024-2025 Playing Privileges
Application for playing privileges for non-member organizations are required annually. The Executive Board reviews applications at monthly league meetings prior to each season.
Quick 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.
