About

The Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) is the largest youth hockey league in Illinois and second largest in the U.S. The league consists of over 50 travel hockey organizations and over 300 individual teams with the mission of providing a competitive and enjoyable hockey experience for players throughout Illinois and its surrounding states. We continue to strive towards creating a variety of divisions and tiers that adhere to all different skill levels and abilities. The selection and placement of all teams is transparent and formulated by on-ice results. The goal is to keep growing players' love for hockey as the primary focus of all we do.

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NIHL Officers & Executive Board Members

Bob Apter

President

Scott Larsen

Vice President

Sue D ‘Anza

Secretary and Registrar

Larry Beller

Treasurer

Ruben Medina

Girls' Division Director and Statistician

Jim D ‘Anza

Tournament Director

Eric Schneider

Director

Other Contacts

Erika Greenen

IHOA Representative

Rules & Ethics Contacts

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Terry Cappas

R&E Committee

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Nick Lavalle

R&E Committee

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Ryan Sullivan

R&E Committee

Past NIHL Presidents

David Lubben

2012-2016

Michael Glynn

2004-2012

Don Juckins

1999-2004

Rick Kohler

1997-1999

Ron Tash

1994-1996

John Brown

1991-1994

Dave Loughnane

1989-1991

Norm Spiegel

1988-1989

Chuck Chadd

1987-1988

Barney King

1985-1987

Jim Smith

1984-1985

Hank Curcio

1982-1984

Bob Kitsos

1980-1982

Don Lund

1979-1980

Ralph Considine

1978-1979

Clyde Williams

1977-1978

George Richardson

1976-1977

John Martin

1975-1976

Kurt Kyker

1974-1975

Fred Pye

1973-1974

Ron Silver

1972-1973

Sam Jeffers

1971-1972

Ken Fox

1969-1971