premier ice hockey league finals
The top seeded team from each region at the season qualifier date will earn a spot in the National Premier Finals weekend.
The finals weekend consists of a round robin followed by the Championship game between the two teams with the highest points total at the end of the round robin.
Queenstown Miners Crowned Champions of First Premier Ice Hockey League Edition
The first edition of the Premier Ice Hockey League came to a close with the Queenstown Miners claiming the inaugural championship title.
Les Castors, representing the Auckland Ice Hockey Association, earned an impressive second-place finish, while the Wizards from the Canterbury Ice Hockey Association claimed third. The Bucks, representing the Dunedin Ice Hockey Association, finished fourth.
The opening edition of the Premier Ice Hockey League marked an important step in strengthening a development pathway for ice hockey across the country, setting the stage for future editions and continued growth of the game in New Zealand.
2027 Finals Weekend: Details for the 2027 Premier Ice Hockey League and finals weekend will be announced soon. Keep an eye out on our social media for event updates
| Game # | Home | Away | Date | Time | Result | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queenstown | Dunedin | 8-1 | Game Data Livestream | ||
| 2 | Canterbury | Auckland | 1-9 | Game Data Livestream | ||
| 3 | Queenstown | Canterbury | 9-2 | Game Data Livestream | ||
| 4 | Dunedin | Auckland | 1-12 | Game Data Livestream | ||
| 5 | Queenstown | Auckland | 5-3 | Game Data Livestream | ||
| 6 | Dunedin | Canterbury | 6-7 | Game Data Livestream | ||
| 7 | Queenstown | Auckland | 6-2 | Game Data Livestream |