KIHL DRAFT 2026

Kiwi Inline Hockey League have met in Taupo for the 2026 KIHL Draft - Season 5.

KIHL General Managers met in Taupo to select their rosters for the 2026 season. 

Picking first overall was Nathan Lovell and the Katipō and..... with the first pick of the 2026 KIHL Draft, The Katipō select - Brandon Johnston. 

Second pick belonged to the Soldiers who took 2025 KIHL Champion and Finals MVP Shaun Dickinson. 

Third pick saw the Falcons respond and swiftly taking Cole Friedlos. 

Forth overall pick and the Dolphins select Troy Borthwick who returns to his 2025 Franchise. 

Fifth Pick to the Sting and Daniel Middleton gets recalled back to his 2025 Franchise after taking 21U MVP.

Zyran Hirst rounding out the top 6 picks as he returns to the Royals for his second consecutive season. 

Check out the top 30 picks below