History

The Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL) is a senior league  hockey league that serves as a competitive platform for players across Ontario and Quebec Established in 2019, the league was created to provide a higher level of play for amateur athletes while promoting community engagement through local teams.

The EOSHL began with a few founding franchises and has since exploded year after year, attracting players from various backgrounds, including former junior, collegiate, and professional levels. The league aims to offer competitive hockey while also fostering community spirit and involvement.

Over the years, the EOSHL has gained popularity, hosting games in local arenas and contributing to regional hockey culture. As of April 2025 the league under new ownership from the previous season looked to forge a new identity, rebranding as the Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL) As of now, the NPHL continues to grow, showcasing high level skill, teamwork while emphasizing, fan and community engagement at the grassroots level across the region.

Jon Zinck and Joshua Rowlands are the current owners:

2024 

- The league added the Westport Lumberjacks and the Lindsay Barncats 

- Relocation of the new Manotick and Pontiac franchises. 

2025

- The EOSHL rebranded to the NPHL

- Added the Metropolitan League in the Windsor area, who will also play under the NPHL umbrella.

- Relocation of the new Akwesasne and Tamworth Franchises.

- Welcomed two new franchises to the Capital League:

     - County Royals (Wellington)

     - Durham Devils (Bowmanville)