SHL vs NIHL

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How would you compare/contrast and NIHL?

SHL and NIHL contrast way more than they compare. The SHL is one of the top leagues globally hockey wise whereas the NIHL is more of a development league in the UK for up and coming players mixed in with a few strong imports. Head to head, the SHL easily takes the nod here.
SHL vs NIHL comparison
We've had prior players in each of these two leagues and regularly scout matches in both countries each season.
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Leagues At A Glance

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NIHL

The National Ice Hockey League (NIHL) is a semi-professional ice hockey league in the United Kingdom.

Location:

Location: United Kingdom

Skill Level in

Skill Level in NIHL

The NIHL is the second highest level of ice hockey in the UK, sitting directly under the EIHL. The league operates as a semi-professional league with many local UK players and some top-tier imports mixed in.

Player Perspective:

Player Perspective: NIHL

"Playing in the NIHL allowed me to gain valuable experience and showcase my abilities as I was developing up to the pro level."

Number of Teams in :

Number of Teams in NIHL: 11

Caliber of Players and Imports in

Caliber of Players and Imports in NIHL

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The level of hockey isn't as high as the EIHL (top level), but there are some solid players across the league. Rosters are built up primarily with younger British players and some teams dedicate a portion of the clubs budget on bringing top imports over to greatly strengthen their teams and carry the load (veteran presence, point production, etc).
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