National Ice Hockey League Division 2 NIHL 2 2016-2017
League naming history:- 2012 - currentNIHL 2 (National Ice Hockey League Division 2)
- 2008 - 2012ENL 2 (English National League 2)
NIHL 2 external links
NIHL 2 Team Rosters
Altrincham Aces- Basingstoke Bison 2
- Billingham Buccaneers
- Bradford Bulldogs
- Bristol Pitbulls 2
Cardiff Canucks- Chelmsford Warriors
- Coventry NIHL Blaze
- Deeside Dragons 2
- Guildford Phoenix
- Haringey Huskies
- Invicta Mustangs
- Kingston Sharks
- Lee Valley Lions
- Milton Keynes Thunder
- Nottingham Lions 2
- Oxford Stars
- Peterborough Phantoms 2
- Sheffield Scimitars 2
- Slough Spitfires
- Solent Devils 2
- Sutton Sting
- Widnes Wild 2
2016-2017
2016-2017 Season
Blackburn Eagles finished first in the 2016-17 NIHL 2 standings with 44 points. Widnes Wild (42 points) and Peterborough Islanders (36 points) followed.
2016-2017 NIHL 2 Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Blackburn Eagles | 28 | 20 | 4 | 4 | - | - | 155 | 67 | 88 | 44 | 1.57 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Widnes Wild | 28 | 20 | 2 | 6 | - | - | 136 | 77 | 59 | 42 | 1.50 | Champion |
| 3. | Altrincham Aces | 28 | 16 | 3 | 9 | - | - | 125 | 97 | 28 | 35 | 1.25 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Sheffield Senators | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | - | - | 133 | 95 | 38 | 34 | 1.21 | Final loss |
| 5. | Nottingham Lions | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | - | - | 114 | 91 | 23 | 33 | 1.18 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Hull Jets | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | - | - | 105 | 145 | -40 | 21 | 0.75 | Did not make playoffs |
| 7. | Bradford Bulldogs | 28 | 4 | 1 | 23 | - | - | 99 | 181 | -82 | 9 | 0.32 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | Coventry NIHL Blaze | 28 | 2 | 2 | 24 | - | - | 51 | 165 | -114 | 6 | 0.21 | Did not make playoffs |
| South East | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Peterborough Islanders | 20 | 19 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 128 | 40 | 88 | 36 | 1.80 | Champion |
| 2. | Chelmsford Warriors | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | - | - | 80 | 59 | 21 | 26 | 1.30 | Final loss |
| 3. | Invicta Mustangs | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | - | - | 73 | 90 | -17 | 15 | 0.75 | Did not make playoffs |
| 4. | Haringey Racers | 20 | 7 | 0 | 13 | - | - | 70 | 104 | -34 | 14 | 0.70 | Did not make playoffs |
| 5. | Lee Valley Lions | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | - | - | 63 | 85 | -22 | 14 | 0.70 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | Slough Jets | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | - | - | 67 | 103 | -36 | 12 | 0.60 | Did not make playoffs |
| South West | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Cardiff Fire | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 91 | 24 | 67 | 32 | 2.29 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Bristol Pitbulls | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | - | - | 72 | 55 | 17 | 19 | 1.27 | Semifinal loss |
| 3. | Wightlink Buccaneers | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 29 | 54 | -25 | 11 | 1.10 | Did not make playoffs |
| 4. | Basingstoke Buffalo | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | - | - | 44 | 77 | -33 | 10 | 0.71 | Did not make playoffs |
| 5. | Swindon Wildcats NIHL | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | - | - | 61 | 87 | -26 | 8 | 0.53 | Did not make playoffs |
2016-2017 NIHL 2 Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Richard Haggar (F) | 27 | 31 | 39 | 70 | 22 |
| 2. | Stuart Brittle (F) | 26 | 19 | 40 | 59 | 28 |
| 3. | Kieran Beach (F) | 26 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 34 |
| 4. | Nathan Parkes-Britton (F) | 28 | 26 | 28 | 54 | 4 |
| 5. | Oliver Barron (F) | 28 | 30 | 22 | 52 | 24 |
2016-2017 NIHL 2 Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matthew Milhench (G) | 10 | - | .971 |
| 2. | Luke Takel (G) | 12 | - | .944 |
| 3. | Nick Saxton (G) | 20 | - | .942 |
| 4. | Joseph Myers (G) | 12 | - | .942 |
| 5. | Daniel Lane (G) | 20 | - | .930 |
NIHL 2 Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2016-2017 NIHL 2 Demographics
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NIHL 2 Games
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NIHL 2 Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed |  Leo Saoncella (F) | Haringey Huskies | Romford Buccaneers | ||
| Confirmed |  Vincent Dionne (F) | Bishop's Univ. | Milton Keynes Thunder | ||
| Confirmed | Steve Osman (F) | Cardiff Canucks | Cardiff Fire | ||
| Confirmed | Aiden Shourideh (F) | No team | Oxford Stars | ||
| Confirmed | Michael Stokes (D) | Invicta Dynamos | Chelmsford Warriors |
2026-2027 NIHL 2 Free Agents
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2027-2028 NIHL 2 Free Agents
Player Nationalities Throughout History
NIHL 2 Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Altrincham Aces | 30 | 1 102 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 25.52 |
| 2. | Basingstoke Buffalo | 24 | 942 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 23.83 |
| 3. | Blackburn Eagles | 23 | 2 055 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 27.70 |
| 4. | Bradford Bulldogs | 34 | 1 296 | 5'11" | 165 lbs | 24.07 |
| 5. | Bristol Pitbulls | 26 | 4 233 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 26.69 |
| 6. | Cardiff Fire | 28 | 1 849 | 5'10" | 185 lbs | 27.67 |
| 7. | Chelmsford Warriors | 30 | 1 595 | 5'9" | 163 lbs | 22.83 |
| 8. | Coventry NIHL Blaze | 28 | 1 149 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 22.30 |
| 9. | Haringey Racers | 28 | 3 046 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 27.18 |
| 10. | Hull Jets | 31 | 1 309 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 22.03 |
| 11. | Invicta Mustangs | 28 | 1 283 | 5'9" | 165 lbs | 22.00 |
| 12. | Lee Valley Lions | 24 | 2 287 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.00 |
| 13. | Nottingham Lions | 32 | 1 863 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 23.57 |
| 14. | Peterborough Phantoms 2 | 33 | 3 392 | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 23.30 |
| 15. | Sheffield Scimitars | 33 | 1 423 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 23.48 |
| 16. | Slough Jets | 28 | 1 494 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 23.79 |
| 17. | Swindon Wildcats 2 | 27 | 2 520 | 5'10" | 183 lbs | 22.89 |
| 18. | Widnes Wild | 25 | 1 742 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 27.80 |
| 19. | Wightlink Buccaneers | 20 | 2 287 | 5'11" | 170 lbs | 26.20 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daniel Mulcahy (F) | 2026-2027 | Solihull Barons | NIHL 1 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 6 |
| 2. |  Niklas Ottosson (F) | 2026-2027 | Solihull Barons | NIHL 1 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 |
| 3. |  Jakub Hájek (F) | 2026-2027 | Widnes Wild | NIHL 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 4 |
| 4. | Joseph Aston (F) | 2026-2027 | Solihull Barons | NIHL 1 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 9 |
| 5. | Alex Rushby (F) | 2026-2027 | Widnes Wild | NIHL 1 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2 |
| 6. |  James Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Telford Tigers 2 | NIHL 1 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 4 |
| 7. | Luke Birchnall (F) | 2026-2027 | Nottingham Lions | NIHL 1 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
| 8. | Henry Adams (D) | 2026-2027 | Solihull Barons | NIHL 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 |
| 9. | Alex Parry (F) | 2026-2027 | Widnes Wild | NIHL 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 4 |
| 10. | Michael Elder (F) | 2026-2027 | Billingham Stars | NIHL 1 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 6 |
Regular Season
NIHL 2 All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thomas Humphries (F) | 306 | 311 | 325 | 636 |
| 2. | James Parsons (F) | 283 | 274 | 229 | 503 |
| 3. | Conor Pollard (F) | 233 | 214 | 283 | 497 |
| 4. | Kieran Beach (F) | 264 | 234 | 258 | 492 |
| 5. |  Karol Jets (F) | 177 | 190 | 287 | 477 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thomas Humphries (F) | 306 | 311 | 325 | 636 |
| 2. | James Parsons (F) | 283 | 274 | 229 | 503 |
| 3. | Filip Supa (F) | 183 | 268 | 150 | 418 |
| 4. | Joshua Stockton (F) | 231 | 248 | 188 | 436 |
| 5. | Kieran Beach (F) | 264 | 234 | 258 | 492 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thomas Humphries (F) | 306 | 311 | 325 | 636 |
| 2. | Karol Jets (F) | 177 | 190 | 287 | 477 |
| 3. | Conor Pollard (F) | 233 | 214 | 283 | 497 |
| 4. | Kevin Lake (F) | 250 | 138 | 263 | 401 |
| 5. | Kieran Beach (F) | 264 | 234 | 258 | 492 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chris Jones (F) | 243 | 198 | 364 | 886 |
| 2. | Robert Perks (F) | 293 | 64 | 142 | 847 |
| 3. | Ross Wilkinson (D) | 97 | 12 | 73 | 825 |
| 4. | Aaron Ferris (F) | 209 | 74 | 162 | 789 |
| 5. | Luke Martin (F) | 159 | 39 | 89 | 738 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | David Williams (D) | 407 | 22 | 64 | 86 |
| 2. | James Scott-Joseph (F) | 321 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| 3. | Dean Boothroyd (D) | 313 | 44 | 148 | 192 |
| 4. | Thomas Humphries (F) | 306 | 311 | 325 | 636 |
| 5. | Ashlee Cave (F) | 298 | 19 | 43 | 62 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gary Russell (F) | 2 | 9 | 16 | 8.00 |
| 2. | Aaron Connolly (F) | 2 | 3 | 11 | 5.50 |
| 3. | Sean Morris (F) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 4. |  Cameron Hamill (F) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 5. | Scott McKenzie (F) | 28 | 57 | 128 | 4.57 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Richard Haggar (F) | 2017-2018 | NIHL 2 | 31 | 72 | 56 | 128 | 4.13 | 26 |
| 2. | Scott McKenzie (F) | 2015-2016 | NIHL 2 | 28 | 57 | 71 | 128 | 4.57 | 58 |
| 3. | Adam Reynolds (F) | 2011-2012 | ENL 2 | 27 | 54 | 73 | 127 | 4.70 | 12 |
| 4. |  Zoran Kozic (F) | 2010-2011 | ENL 2 | 21 | 54 | 71 | 125 | 5.95 | 16 |
| 5. | Karol Jets (F) | 2017-2018 | NIHL 2 | 32 | 43 | 74 | 117 | 3.66 | 44 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Richard Haggar (F) | 2017-2018 | NIHL 2 | 31 | 72 | 56 | 128 | 4.13 | 26 |
| 2. | Dean Tonks (F) | 2010-2011 | ENL 2 | 20 | 63 | 50 | 113 | 5.65 | 86 |
| 3. | Nathan Salem (F) | 2011-2012 | ENL 2 | 27 | 62 | 42 | 104 | 3.85 | 72 |
| 4. | Adrian Palak (F) | 2015-2016 | NIHL 2 | 26 | 61 | 35 | 96 | 3.69 | 10 |
| 5. | Scott McKenzie (F) | 2015-2016 | NIHL 2 | 28 | 57 | 71 | 128 | 4.57 | 58 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Karol Jets (F) | 2017-2018 | NIHL 2 | 32 | 43 | 74 | 117 | 3.66 | 44 |
| 2. | Adam Reynolds (F) | 2011-2012 | ENL 2 | 27 | 54 | 73 | 127 | 4.70 | 12 |
| 3. | Mark Gallagher (F) | 2011-2012 | ENL 2 | 27 | 31 | 72 | 103 | 3.81 | 14 |
| 4. | Scott McKenzie (F) | 2015-2016 | NIHL 2 | 28 | 57 | 71 | 128 | 4.57 | 58 |
| 5. | Zoran Kozic (F) | 2010-2011 | ENL 2 | 21 | 54 | 71 | 125 | 5.95 | 16 |
NIHL 2 All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ross Wilkinson (D) | 2009-2010 | ENL 2 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.67 | 216 |
| 2. | Joe Greaves (F) | 2017-2018 | NIHL 2 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 48 | 2.09 | 214 |
| 3. | Benjamin Foster-Wilson (D) | 2010-2011 | ENL 2 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.44 | 203 |
| 4. | David Costelloe (D) | 2008-2009 | ENL 2 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.25 | 188 |
| 5. | Corey Stones (F) | 2014-2015 | NIHL 2 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 0.55 | 187 |