2026 JHL Wrapped
Now in its second year, the Junior Hockey League continues to provide a clear development platform for players aspiring to progress into the Premier Hockey League and beyond into the Future Black Sticks and Black Sticks. The camp structure and competition over the course of the week is designed to mirror the demands of the Premier Hockey League and looks to nurture and prepare players for the next step.
A tightly contested week, the 2026 edition showcased the depth of talent pushing through our domestic pathway. The final standings were as per the below:
Mens:
1st place: Mavericks
2nd: Tridents
3rd: Alpiners
4th: Falcons
Womens:
1st place: Tridents
2nd: Mavericks
3rd: Alpiners
4th: Falcons
Individual awards recognised some standout performances.
Men’s MVP
Owen Brown was named Men’s MVP after a dominant tournament week. Owen also finished as the Men’s Top Goal Scorer, putting away seven goals across total - four from penalty corners, and three field goals.
Women’s MVP:
Women’s MVP honours went to Pia Hohepa, whose fearless approach at the back and ability to punch forward on attack stood out.
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Tournament:
Richard Ruetsch
Women’s MVP:
Madison Cels
Men’s Top Goal Scorer:
Owen Brown
Women’s Top Goal Scorer:
The women’s top goal scorer was evenly shared with a four‑way tie, all finishing on two goals each.
Victoria Alves‑Flood
Roimata Brown
Kate Irwin
Caitlin Muir
Overall, the week served as a great development checkpoint for not only our players but also our Officials and Coaching staff. Beyond the fast-paced hockey on display, the presence of senior members within both the Officials and Coaching groups helped foster a strong learning environment, supporting observation, feedback, and reflection within a high-performance setting
We would like to thank Kings College for their continued hospitality in hosting the the Junior Hockey League, as well as the officials for their dedication, and the franchises and associations for their ongoing support and hard work.
We also extend our thanks to all staff, volunteers and individuals involved in shaping the week. It takes a team to deliver a camp of this level, and we couldn’t be more pleased to have brought the JHL back for year two. See you next year.