Independent High School Hockey League

The Independent High School Hockey League is a former high school hockey conference consisting of private schools primarily in southern Wisconsin. Founded in 1990 and disbanded in 1999, most schools in the conference were affiliated with the Wisconsin Independent Schools Athletic Association.

History

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Location of Independent High School Hockey League members (1994-1996):

The Independent High School Hockey League was formed in 1990 by six private high schools in Wisconsin: Edgewood in Madison, Marquette University and Pius XI in Milwaukee, Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, St. Mary's Springs in Fond du Lac and University School in River Hills.[1] Catholic Memorial in Waukesha joined the conference the next year after promoting their hockey program to the varsity level.[2] Lake Forest Academy in Illinois joined in 1994,[3] giving the conference eight members for the next two years. Two schools left the IHSHL in 1996: Notre Dame (dropped interscholastic hockey)[4] and St. Mary's Springs,[5] giving the conference a six-member roster until it disbanded in 1999.[6]

Conference membership history

Final members

School Location Affiliation Mascot Colors Joined Left Primary Conference
Catholic Memorial Waukesha, WI Private (Catholic) Crusaders     1991 1999 Metro, Classic 8
Edgewood Madison, WI Private (Catholic) Crusaders     1990 1999 WISAA Independent
Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest, IL Private (Nonsectarian) Caxys     1994 1999 Independent School (IHSA)
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Private (Catholic) Hilltoppers     1990 1999 Metro, Greater Metro
Pius XI Milwaukee, WI Private (Catholic) Popes     1990 1999 Metro, Classic 8
University School River Hills, WI Private (Nonsectarian) Wildcats     1990 1999 Midwest Classic

Former members

School Location Affiliation Mascot Colors Joined Left Primary Conference
Notre Dame Academy Green Bay, WI Private (Catholic) Tritons       1990 1996 Fox Valley Christian, Fox River Valley
St. Mary's Springs Fond du Lac, WI Private (Catholic) Ledgers     1990 1996 Fox Valley Christian

Membership timeline

List of state champions

School Year Organization
Edgewood 1991 WISAA
University School 1992 WISAA
Edgewood 1993 WISAA
Edgewood 1994 WISAA
Edgewood 1995 WISAA

List of conference champions

School Quantity Years
Edgewood 4 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997
University School 3 1992, 1995, 1998
Catholic Memorial 2 1996, 1998
Lake Forest Academy 1 1999
Marquette University 0
Notre Dame Academy 0
Pius XI 0
St. Mary's Springs 0

References

  1. ^ Wagner, Len (18 November 1990). "Ice may not be safe for Tritons". Green Bay Press-Gazette. pp. C-10. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  2. ^ Miller, Mark (14 November 1990). "CMH to join tough hockey league". Waukesha County Freeman. pp. 3-B. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Hockey Standings (see Independent High School Hockey League)". Green Bay Press-Gazette. 22 December 1994. pp. C-4. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Notre Dame drops sport". Green Bay Press-Gazette. 12 April 1996. pp. C-4. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  5. ^ Shriver, Gregory (1 December 1996). "Ledgers break from league...and losing?". Fond du Lac Reporter. p. 17. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  6. ^ Polzin, Jim (4 December 1999). "Big Eight has talent for 4th straight title (see item 2)". The Capital Times. p. 20. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
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