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2024-2025
2024-2025 Season
Leeds Knights finished first in the 2024-25 NIHL standings with 84 points. Milton Keynes Lightning (83 points) and Swindon Wildcats (77 points) followed.
2024-2025 NIHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Leeds Knights | 54 | 40 | - | 11 | 1 | 2 | 253 | 135 | 118 | 84 | 1.56 | Qualification |
| 2. | Milton Keynes Lightning | 54 | 30 | - | 10 | 9 | 5 | 267 | 155 | 112 | 83 | 1.54 | Qualification |
| 3. | Swindon Wildcats | 54 | 32 | - | 12 | 3 | 7 | 244 | 154 | 90 | 77 | 1.43 | Qualification |
| 4. | Hull Seahawks | 54 | 25 | - | 18 | 5 | 6 | 243 | 213 | 30 | 66 | 1.22 | Qualification |
| 5. | Peterborough Phantoms | 54 | 28 | - | 21 | 4 | 1 | 225 | 209 | 16 | 65 | 1.20 | Qualification |
| 6. | Sheffield Steeldogs | 54 | 20 | - | 25 | 7 | 2 | 203 | 226 | -23 | 56 | 1.04 | Qualification |
| 7. | Romford Raiders | 54 | 19 | - | 26 | 4 | 5 | 230 | 262 | -32 | 51 | 0.94 | Qualification |
| 8. | Telford Tigers | 54 | 17 | - | 28 | 5 | 4 | 221 | 269 | -48 | 48 | 0.89 | Qualification |
| 9. | Solway Sharks | 54 | 16 | - | 30 | 4 | 4 | 200 | 229 | -29 | 44 | 0.81 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | Berkshire Bees | 54 | 11 | - | 33 | 4 | 6 | 152 | 246 | -94 | 36 | 0.67 | Did not make playoffs |
| 11. | Bristol Pitbulls | 54 | 9 | - | 33 | 4 | 8 | 176 | 316 | -140 | 34 | 0.63 | Did not make playoffs |
| Playoff Group A | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Leeds Knights | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 1.50 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Peterborough Phantoms | 6 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 1.33 | Final loss |
| 3. | Hull Seahawks | 6 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 35 | -5 | 6 | 1.00 | Qualification loss |
| 4. | Telford Tigers | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 36 | -10 | 5 | 0.83 | Qualification loss |
| Playoff Group B | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Swindon Wildcats | 6 | 4 | - | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2.00 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Milton Keynes Lightning | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 1.50 | Champion |
| 3. | Romford Raiders | 6 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 31 | -2 | 6 | 1.00 | Qualification loss |
| 4. | Sheffield Steeldogs | 6 | 0 | - | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 29 | -15 | 0 | 0.00 | Qualification loss |
2024-2025 NIHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Owen Sobchak (F) | 53 | 29 | 86 | 115 | 74 |
| 2. | Jake Bricknell (F) | 54 | 57 | 50 | 107 | 72 |
| 3. |  Kieran Brown (F) | 48 | 53 | 49 | 102 | 75 |
| 4. |  Emil Svec (F) | 51 | 46 | 56 | 102 | 46 |
| 5. |  Walker Sommer (F) | 52 | 56 | 44 | 100 | 4 |
2024-2025 NIHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sam Gospel (G) | 44 | 2.39 | .922 |
| 2. | Harrison Walker (G) | 12 | 2.26 | .918 |
| 3. |  Renny Marr (G) | 49 | 2.72 | .910 |
| 4. | William Kerlin (G) | 17 | 2.44 | .909 |
| 5. | Max Wright (G) | 47 | 4.01 | .907 |
NIHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2024-2025 NIHL Demographics
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NIHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 Romford Raiders |  Peterborough Phantoms | - | |
 Swindon Wildcats |  Milton Keynes Lightning | 5 - 4 (SO) | |
 Telford Tigers |  Leeds Knights | 4 - 5 (OT 61:51) | |
 Hull Seahawks |  Sheffield Steeldogs | 4 - 3 | |
| Peterborough Phantoms | Romford Raiders | 5 - 4 (OT 61:18) |
NIHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Jonathan McBean (F) | Dundee Stars | Solway IHC | ||
| Confirmed | Thomas Barry (D) | Blackburn Hawks | Bristol Pitbulls | ||
| Confirmed | Brodie Kay (D) | Spruce Grove Saints | Solway IHC | ||
| Confirmed | Evan Nauth (F) | Basingstoke Bison | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | Max Wright (G) | Basingstoke Bison | Evansville Thunderbolts |
NIHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Berkshire Bees | 35 | 3 344 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 24.91 |
| 2. | Bristol Pitbulls | 41 | 2 570 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 24.98 |
| 3. | Hull Seahawks | 27 | 3 391 | 6'0" | 179 lbs | 27.85 |
| 4. | Leeds Knights | 27 | 5 989 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 23.30 |
| 5. | Milton Keynes Lightning | 25 | 5 993 | 6'0" | 181 lbs | 25.92 |
| 6. | Peterborough Phantoms | 33 | 3 448 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 24.30 |
| 7. | Romford Raiders | 42 | 6 190 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 23.76 |
| 8. | Sheffield Steeldogs | 29 | 6 061 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 24.86 |
| 9. | Solway IHC | 25 | 2 117 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 24.96 |
| 10. | Swindon Wildcats | 23 | 3 795 | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 27.09 |
| 11. | Telford Tigers | 31 | 3 468 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 25.71 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Deivids Sarkanis (F) | 2026-2027 | Kyiv Capitals | Latvia | 12 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 4 |
| 2. | Daniel Mulcahy (F) | 2026-2027 | Solihull Barons | NIHL 1 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 6 |
| 3. | Joseph Aston (F) | 2026-2027 | Solihull Barons | NIHL 1 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 9 |
| 4. | Jake Witkowski (F) | 2026-2027 | Deeside Dragons | NIHL 1 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 0 |
| 5. | Ales Padelek (F) | 2026-2027 | Nottingham Lions | NIHL 1 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| 6. | James Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Telford Tigers 2 | NIHL 1 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 4 |
| 7. | Oliver Shone (F) | 2026-2027 | Bristol Pitbulls 2 | NIHL 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 8 |
| 8. | Luke Birchnall (F) | 2026-2027 | Nottingham Lions | NIHL 1 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
| 9. | Brendan Walkom (F) | 2026-2027 | ERSC Amberg | Regionalliga | 7 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2 |
| 10. |  Elmeri Hällfors (F) | 2026-2027 | Blackburn Hawks | NIHL 1 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 |
Regular Season
NIHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kieran Brown (F) | 276 | 278 | 299 | 577 |
| 2. |  Dominik Gabaj (F) | 290 | 212 | 302 | 514 |
| 3. |  Tomasz Malasinski (F) | 278 | 168 | 303 | 471 |
| 4. | Aaron Nell (F) | 290 | 225 | 240 | 465 |
| 5. | Bobby Chamberlain (F) | 277 | 217 | 246 | 463 |
NIHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kieran Brown (F) | 276 | 278 | 299 | 577 |
| 2. | Aaron Nell (F) | 290 | 225 | 240 | 465 |
| 3. | Bobby Chamberlain (F) | 277 | 217 | 246 | 463 |
| 4. | Dominik Gabaj (F) | 290 | 212 | 302 | 514 |
| 5. | Emil Svec (F) | 244 | 212 | 220 | 432 |
NIHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tomasz Malasinski (F) | 278 | 168 | 303 | 471 |
| 2. | Dominik Gabaj (F) | 290 | 212 | 302 | 514 |
| 3. | Kieran Brown (F) | 276 | 278 | 299 | 577 |
| 4. | Matt Bissonnette (F) | 268 | 118 | 293 | 411 |
| 5. | Scott McKenzie (F) | 306 | 146 | 274 | 420 |
NIHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bobby Chamberlain (F) | 277 | 217 | 463 | 747 |
| 2. | Liam Morris (F) | 289 | 36 | 112 | 661 |
| 3. | Jason Hewitt (D) | 271 | 155 | 419 | 498 |
| 4. | Joseph Gretton (D) | 307 | 12 | 41 | 461 |
| 5. | Lee Haywood (D) | 219 | 29 | 119 | 456 |
NIHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brandon Ayliffe (F) | 326 | 94 | 127 | 221 |
| 2. | Jonathan Kirk (D) | 316 | 44 | 121 | 165 |
| 3. | Jack Cooper (D) | 313 | 11 | 52 | 63 |
| 4. | Stuart Mogg (D) | 311 | 23 | 104 | 127 |
| 5. | Jake Sylvester (F) | 310 | 208 | 168 | 376 |
NIHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kaden Hanas (F) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2.50 |
| 2. | Grant Cooper (F) | 32 | 36 | 71 | 2.22 |
| 3. | Rory Herrman (F) | 74 | 82 | 163 | 2.20 |
| 4. | Kieran Brown (F) | 276 | 278 | 577 | 2.09 |
| 5. | Janne Laakkonen (F) | 105 | 34 | 219 | 2.09 |
NIHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kieran Brown (F) | 2023-2024 | NIHL | 52 | 61 | 61 | 122 | 2.35 | 47 |
| 2. | Kieran Brown (F) | 2022-2023 | NIHL | 56 | 57 | 64 | 121 | 2.16 | 42 |
| 3. | Luke Ferrara (F) | 2025-2026 | NIHL | 54 | 44 | 76 | 120 | 2.22 | 43 |
| 4. | Rory Herrman (F) | 2023-2024 | NIHL | 53 | 59 | 60 | 119 | 2.25 | 24 |
| 5. | Tomasz Malasinski (F) | 2022-2023 | NIHL | 55 | 42 | 73 | 115 | 2.09 | 36 |
NIHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cameron Hough (F) | 2025-2026 | NIHL | 54 | 64 | 37 | 101 | 1.87 | 40 |
| 2. | Kieran Brown (F) | 2023-2024 | NIHL | 52 | 61 | 61 | 122 | 2.35 | 47 |
| 3. | Rory Herrman (F) | 2023-2024 | NIHL | 53 | 59 | 60 | 119 | 2.25 | 24 |
| 4. | Kieran Brown (F) | 2022-2023 | NIHL | 56 | 57 | 64 | 121 | 2.16 | 42 |
| 5. | Jake Bricknell (F) | 2024-2025 | NIHL | 54 | 57 | 50 | 107 | 1.98 | 72 |
NIHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Janne Laakkonen (F) | 2025-2026 | NIHL | 51 | 18 | 93 | 111 | 2.18 | 28 |
| 2. | Owen Sobchak (F) | 2024-2025 | NIHL | 53 | 29 | 86 | 115 | 2.17 | 74 |
| 3. | Eric Henderson (F) | 2025-2026 | NIHL | 54 | 21 | 80 | 101 | 1.87 | 23 |
| 4. | Luke Ferrara (F) | 2025-2026 | NIHL | 54 | 44 | 76 | 120 | 2.22 | 43 |
| 5. | Janne Laakkonen (F) | 2024-2025 | NIHL | 42 | 13 | 75 | 88 | 2.10 | 25 |
NIHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thomas McKinnon (D) | 2019-2020 | NIHL | 41 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0.34 | 190 |
| 2. | Bobby Chamberlain (F) | 2024-2025 | NIHL | 51 | 50 | 46 | 96 | 1.88 | 184 |
| 3. | Joshua Martin (F) | 2019-2020 | NIHL | 41 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 0.56 | 171 |
| 4. | Reece Cochrane (D) | 2024-2025 | NIHL | 46 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0.24 | 163 |
| 5. | Jack Flynn (D) | 2019-2020 | NIHL | 45 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.11 | 163 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of NIHL Champions
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| Swindon Wildcats | |
| Leeds Knights | |
| Leeds Knights | |
| Leeds Knights | |
| Telford Tigers | |
| Telford Tigers |