About the Great Lakes Hockey League

The Great Lakes Hockey League (GLHL) has provided fast-paced, high-energy hockey to players and fans in the Midwest since 1937. The league was formerly known as the Badger State Hockey League. GLHL teams battle every year for the ORIGINAL Don Kohlman Cup at the season ending tournament.
 
All GLHL franchises are non-profit organizations organized by volunteers in their local communities. The teams compete in a 20-30 game regular season schedule starting as early as October and finishing as late as April each year.

The GLHL features players above the age of 18 who have college hockey, junior hockey, and semi-pro experience in other leagues. This provides a unique opportunity for players to continue playing hockey in a meaningful, competitive environment.
 

Current League Management

  • Commissioner – Pete Krueger (since 1991 – pkrueger@newnorth.net – (715) 493-5575)
  • Secretary/Treasurer – Junior Stebbeds (since 1990 – stebbeds5@frontier.com – (715) 493-5528)
  • Referee in Chief – Ryan Reischel ( reischelryan@gmail.com – (608) 628-4928)

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Current Franchises

Calumet Wolverines​


Calumet Wolverines
Since 1903

De Pere Deacons​


De Pere Deacons
Since 1982

Eagle River Falcons​


Eagle River Falcons
Since 1960

Fond du Lac Bears​


Fond du Lac Bears
Since 1954

Fox Cities Ice Dogs​


Fox Cities Ice Dogs
Since 2003

M&M Shamrocks​


M&M Shamrocks
Since 2024

Milwaukee Timberwolves​


Milwaukee Timberwolves
Since 2026

Mosinee Papermakers​


Mosinee Papermakers
Since 1920

Portage Lake Pioneers​


Portage Lake Pioneers
Since 1905

Sun Prairie Killer Bees​


Sun Prairie Killer Bees
Since 2024


Former Franchises

  • Brookfield Battalion — Brookfield, WI (2010–2012)
  • ​Dane County Dairy Kings — Verona, WI (2024–2025)
  • Green Bay Bobcats — Green Bay, WI (2011)
  • Kenosha Knights — Kenosha, WI (Unknown–2005)
  • Marquette Iron Rangers — Marquette, MI (2015)
  • Milwaukee Flyers — Milwaukee, WI (Unknown–Unknown)
  • Monroe Blues — Monroe, WI (1998–2019)
  • Oregon Outlaws — Oregon, WI (2012)
  • Oregon Stampede — Oregon, WI (2009-2010)
  • Vernon Hills Capitals — Vernon Hills, IL (2008–2013)
  • Waupun Wolves — Waupun, WI (2001–2009)
  • West Bend Bombers — West Bend, WI (2008–2022)

If you have anything to add, correct or remove from the GLHL records, please contact league officials.