England Ice Hockey, the NIHL and its member clubs are pleased to reveal the fixture lists for our regional leagues – NIHL 1 & 2 in the North and South. These four divisions have 41 teams the length and breadth of the country playing to some of the most dedicated fanbases in the sport. After...
The Planet Ice NIHL National Division Ice Hockey League is pleased to announce significant organisational updates and improvements for the 2024/25 season. Our continued affiliation with England Ice Hockey (EIH) remains a cornerstone of our commitment to the sport, and we are excited to share the enhancements that will strengthen the league and its operations....
The Bristol Pitbulls begin their 15th anniversary season, and third back in the NIHL, against the Hull Seahawks. Their opening game begins at 7pm on the 14th of September at the Pound, with the return leg the afternoon after in Hull. Bristol face the league champions the week after on the 21st of September and...
The Planet Ice NIHL National Division is excited to announce the fixtures for the highly anticipated 2024/25 season. Following an exhilarating previous season where Leeds secured their second consecutive title, Peterborough emerged victorious in the playoffs, and Milton Keynes claimed the cup, the new season promises to deliver thrilling ice hockey action from start to...
The Bristol Honda Pitbulls are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman Neil Liddiard, who returns to the club as a player coach for the upcoming season. The veteran defender spent last season with the side on the third line pairing alongside Welshman Sam Smith. The former Swindon Wildcat, featured 35 times for the Pitbulls...
The Bristol Honda Pitbulls are delighted to announce that Bobby Ragan has resigned with the team for the upcoming 2024-25 season The Ragan, 17, featured 14 times for the first team and 14 times for the second team amassing 12 points for Stuart Spells side in the NIHL-2. Bobby is expected to be a mainstay...
The Bristol Honda Pitbulls are delighted to announce the signing of forward Garry Simpson for the 2024-25 season. Simpson spent last year playing in both the Scottish National League and NIHL-1 putting up 49 points in 37 games. The 24 year old put up impressive numbers in the division below with 13 points in just...
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between West Country Water Park and the, The Pitbulls Bristol Honda Pitbulls . West Country Water Park is home to the only inflatable obstacle course in Bristol (our Aquapark). The park is the perfect place for paddleboarding, open water swimming, and other water sport needs. Bristol...
The Bristol Pitbulls are delighted to announce the signing of former AHL goaltender Tommy Nappier on a one year deal. Nappier, 26, didn’t play last season but is back in action this season sporting the Bristol Pitbulls logo. The St. Louis native began his playing career with his home town Blues at under 15 and...
The Bristol Pitbulls are delighted to announce the signings of Ben Davies and Rhys Smetham for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Davies has penned a one year deal with the club whereas Smethem has put pen to paper on a three year deal in BS10. Smetham, 20, moved to Ontario at the age of four and...