This is the 2018 season of the New Zealand Ice Hockey League:
Standings[]
| Pos. | Team | GP | W | OW | OL | L | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skycity Stampede | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 116 | 35 |
| 2 | West Auckland Admirals | 16 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 72 | 44 |
| 3 | Dunedin Thunder | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 72 | 73 |
| 4 | Botany Swarm | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 59 | 86 |
| 5 | Canterbury Red Devils | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 58 | 125 |
Birgel Cup Playoffs[]
Format[]
The top three teams qualify for the playoffs. The second place team host the third place team in a single game semifinal. The first place team plays the semifinal winner in a best-of three series for the league premiership.
Semifinal[]
- West Auckland Admirals defeated Dunedin Thunder 4-2
Final[]
- West Auckland Admirals defeated Skycity Stampede 2 games to none (5-4(OT), 2-1 )