KIHL JUNIOR OPENING WEEKEND

KIHL Junior gets underway with the inclusion of the KIHL Minor League. 

Kiwi Inline Hockey League Junior launched for Season 2 during ANZAC Weekend.

Division 1 players returned with a slightly different looking teams to last year with protected players, previous season Division 2 players and new entrants drafted to Division 1 teams.

Division 2 looked more familiar with returning players and new entrants.

KIHL Junior General Managers got to test their draft skills with teams put to the test. While it is opening weekend and players need time to find combinations and chemistry the level of hockey was competitive across Divisions. 

The weekend also included the inaugural KIHL Minor League Season with 27 players aged 9 - 12 years old across 3 franchise teams.

The KIHL Minor League did not disappoint with packed stands, these kids put on an entertaining display of hockey with games separated by single goals. Minor League players got to experience stop clock hockey, 3 on 3 Overtime and a Shootout. It's great to see how passionate these kids are getting behind their franchise. 

It's great to see Junior Hockey back for 2025 and the season looks to be a huge asset to New Zealand. 

KIHL Junior - Round 2, 10/11 May - Levin