NISHL Announces Team Names

October 15, 2025 (Boston, MA) -

The NISHL announced today the names of its teams that will take the ice for their inaugural season.  Teams are located throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire providing girls HS hockey players the opportunity to play hockey even if their HS does not sponsor a team.

"This league is a tremendous opportunity for girls who would not otherwise be able to play HS hockey and we are pleased to offer options for girls in all parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire," said Michael Cioffi, the NISHL League Commissioner.

The team names include:

- Boston Shamrocks

- Northeast Colonials

- Western MA Explorers

- Central MA Spirit

- South Shore Mariners

- No. NH Freedom

- So. NH Independence

Player registration is now open on the NISHL website and uniforms will be announced on October 17, 2024. Early bird Discounts are available until October 30th.