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

Don DeWilkins

Rules & Ethics

Jim D ‘Anza

Tournament Director

Eric Schneider

Director

Scott Maeder

Director

Other Contacts

Erika Greenen

IHOA Representative

Rules & Ethics Contacts

Knorr Group
Contact

Derek Knorr

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Contact

Don DeWilkins

Committee Chair

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Bulldogs
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Starzec Group
Contact

Jeff Starzec

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Warhawks
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Contact

Howard Senescu

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Contact

Jack Raslawski

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Contact

David Callahan

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