The league was established in 2014, and played two seasons from 2015 to 2016 before going on hiatus for three years, and then announcing a return in 2020 with 4 different teams.

[4] Returning to defend their title was the Detroit Bordercats along with a rebranded Motor City Revive and Shelby Surge.

The Bordercats would continue their regular season undefeated streak until February 13, 2016, when the Stars handed them their first loss.

On April 10, 2016, the Bordercats would exact some revenge, sweeping the Stars in two-straight games to capture their second NRHL Commissioners Cup.

After two seasons NRHL went dormant as the administration developed a strategic plan to move forward as a national league.