Standings are ranked using the official NIHL points and tie-break system. Tables update automatically as results are confirmed.
Points
- 3 — Regulation win (60 minutes)
- 2 — Overtime or shootout win
- 1 — Overtime or shootout loss
- 0 — Regulation loss
No league match can finish tied — games level after regulation go to overtime/shootout.
When teams are level on points
- Total points earned in the regular season
- Points earned in games between the tied teams
- Goal difference in games between the tied teams
- Overall goal difference in the regular season
- Total goals scored in the regular season
- Number of regulation (60-minute) wins
- Fewer penalty points accumulated
- Fewer penalty minutes accumulated
If teams remain tied after every criterion, final positions are determined by the league. Disciplinary point deductions, where applied, are already reflected in the points shown.