2026 NZIHL season
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This is the 2026 New Zealand Ice Hockey League season.
Membership Changes
The Auckland Mako's participation in the league was being re-evaluated due to the league's attempt to obtain competitive balance and grow the game in the country. The team would end up not playing for the 2026 season.[1]
Standings
| Club | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Skycity Stampede | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 87:56 | 36 |
| 2. | Dunedin Thunder | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 85:72 | 27 |
| 3. | West Auckland Admirals | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 55:65 | 23 |
| 4. | Canterbury Red Devils | 16 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 73:80 | 22 |
| 5. | Botany Swarm | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 53:85 | 12 |
Playoffs
Format
The top four teams qualify for the playoffs. The semifinal round is Two-game total-goal Series, while the grand final is best-of-three.
Semifinals
- Skycity Stampede defeated Canterbury Red Devils 8 goals to 3 (1-2, 7-1)
- Dunedin Thunder defeated West Auckland Admirals 14 goals to 13 (4-9, 10-4 (ot))
Grand Final
- Skycity Stampede defeated Dunedin Thunder 2 games to 1 (4-6, 6-2, 6-2)
References
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