The New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation has announced it will expand the New Zealand Women’s Ice Hockey League, effective for the 2025 season.

The NZIHF will provide $40,000 of funding towards helping the league and its teams transition to a longer season in 2025. The season expansion will see teams go from 6 to 12 games a season, plus playoffs, in a full home and away round robin format.

NZIHF President, Andy Mills, said that this change was well worth the NZIHF’s financial investment in to the league – “expanding the NZWIHL is a pivotal step in growing women’s ice hockey in New Zealand. This investment reflects our commitment to providing players with more opportunities to develop their skills, compete at a higher level, and inspire the next generation of athletes”.

The 2025 season schedule will be published soon. Stay up to date by following the NZWIHL:

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Facebook – @nzwomensicehockey
YouTube Livestreams – @NZWIHL

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