Posted by 716Sports  5/20/2025 7:05 pm | #1 |
North American Hockey League (NAHL)
League Introduction
Welcome to the North American Hockey League (NAHL), the newest professional hockey league that will span across all of North America and it will look to bring hockey to some new markets while keeping historic hockey cities with teams as well.
Jack Sparall will serve as the first league commissioner and will be assisted by the head of player safety Austin Temptal. The league is receiving its money backing from the same organization that has backed the LIV Golf Tour. While the golf world received scrutiny for taking the money, Jack and the NAHL board conducted an investigation that all money is legitimate and legal from the oil companies. The new league backers have also launched their own sponsor companies to support the league. Which include Legacy Apparel, Rinkside Tickets, Shock Sports Drink, Momentum Hockey Gear, Pioneer Outfitters and Frozen Frenzy Hockey Network (which will broadcast all NAHL, MHL and UHA events).
The North American Hockey League (NAHL) will begin with 32 teams across both Canada and the United States (6 CAN & 26 USA). The league will keep the same game rule book as the current North American/NHL rule book. It will be an 80 game regular season, with a 3-2-1-0 point system (3 win, 2 OT win, 1 OT loss & 0 for regulation loss). There will be an eastern and western conference, with 4 divisions total (Pacific Coastal, Central, Great Lakes and Atlantic Coastal). The top 3 teams from each division will make the playoffs and then there will be 2 wildcard slots from each conference. Each playoff series will be a best of 7.
Each NAHL team will have two minor league members, the Minor Hockey League (MHL) and the United Hockey Association (UHA). It will be a similar structure to the NHL minor league system with the MHL serving as the first minor league team and the UHA being the 2nd level minor team below the MHL. Both leagues will follow the same rule book and format as the NAHL. The leagues will also follow the same contract and waiver rules as the NHL.
Along with minor leagues it was announced that the league will have a Department of Player Safety, NAHLPA (with a two year CBA contract), and a Pro Hockey North American Hall of Fame (more details to come).
Commissioner Sparall had this to say when asked about the formation of the new league “We are excited for the future of hockey in North America, the NAHL will bring a modern vision to the sport with so much history. This is just the beginning and we are excited to rewrite the history books for hockey. This is a league built for the fans.”
Last edited by 716Sports (5/20/2025 7:17 pm)
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Posted by 716Sports 5/20/2025 7:32 pm | #2 |
Lets get caught up
I started this project when I was a little kid, thinking of team names in my head then sketching logos and uniforms. I picked up this project again during COVID making the first round of NAHL team names and jerseys. I have since tweaked and wanted to bring this project to life with actual games. I tried to launch this league months back but after some feedback, I needed to make changes to some logos. I wanted to continue the momentum though and bring the league to life. So I decided to begin the sims and the first couple of seasons. I will continue to redo each team's identity and will share the new logos and designs each season as they come into the league. All previous identities will be on the league website along with all the season's blogs. Now let's get you up to speed with the first couple of seasons before we kick off season 5!
Season 1-4
We kick off the inaugural season with the Hamilton Huskies and Chicago Bulldogs battling in the finals. The Bulldogs make quick work of the huskies to capture the first Commissioners Cup.
Season 2 has the Atlanta Thunder defeat the powerhouse regular season team Colorado Mountaineers in game 7.
Season 3 sees the Atlanta Thunder win back to back Commissioner Cup championships dominating the playoffs and sweeping the Calgary Mustangs.
Season 4 sees a new champion prevail as the Hamilton Huskies defeat the Las Vegas Bulls in 6 games.
Here is the full breakdown of team stats through the first 4 seasons. Which team are you riding with heading into season 5!?
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Posted by Thehealthiestscratch 5/20/2025 8:24 pm | #3 |
Always love seeing more hockey! Looking forward to visuals for each team. I’d maybe reconsider the league name, though.
Last edited by Thehealthiestscratch (5/20/2025 8:48 pm)
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Posted by Thehealthiestscratch 5/20/2025 10:32 pm | #4 |
Also, is there a reason you left out the entire Bay Area? Seems a little unrealistic when looking at other cities around the league.
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Posted by 716Sports 6/09/2025 7:13 pm | #5 |
Season 4 Brand Changes
Miami Sharks - The Miami Sharks see a big change with a new teal, orange and gray color scheme. A new logo suite is developed for the Icon and Clash jerseys. Then they add a bold tropical theme Statement jersey.
Manitoba Moose - A new primary logo is introduced for the Icon and Clash jersey with a small change to the numbers. The moose also add a new alternate logo for a brand new statement jersey.
Forgot to note- Icon (Home Jersey), Clash (Away Jersey), Statement (Alternate Jersey), Heritage (Outdoor Jersey).
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Posted by 716Sports 6/09/2025 7:19 pm | #6 |
SEASON 5 OFFSEASON
League News
We jump into the season 5 offseason where we will not have a true breakdown till next offseason with draft, free agency and more. League Commissioner Jack Sparall announced that this year's sponsors will be Pioneer Athletics (Jerseys), Momentum Hockey (Gear), Legacy Apparel (Clothes), Shock Sports Drink (Bench Sponsor), Rinkside Tickets (Ticket Sales) and Frozen Frenzy Hockey Network (TV network).
Commissioner Sparall announced the NAHL has agreed to a 5 year $200 million dollar with the Frozen Frenzy Hockey Network beginning this upcoming season. The FFHN will broadcast all games on its online platform and will have Wednesday, Friday and Saturday primetime national games.
Logan Dineen owner of the Vancouver Lumberjacks also announced that ground has broken on a new arena located in downtown Vancouver right on the water next to Concord Community Park. The new arena is expected to be opened by Season 7.
Brand Changes
Buffalo Stampede - Owen Kevin Chamlock announced the team will move away from the name Bisons due to issues with a minor league baseball team. They introduce the Buffalo Stampede with a new shade of blue, red and offwhite and a full overhaul of its logo suite.
Hamilton Huskies - Fresh off their first Commissioners Cup the Huskies announced a new logo and jersey set. While the jerseys see some change to the stripping and adding an eye blue alternate jersey. The major change is in the new detailed husky head logo.
St Louis Saints - The Saints add a new navy and gold only alternate with gold helmets.
Season 5 kicks off next!
