Adult Hockey Leagues
This is our lowest skill league in Helena, players here are generally speaking new to the game or just haven't gained higher skillsets yet. Players in this league are generally a 1 or 2 on the scale of 1-5.
LEVEL 1
Level 1 skaters are often new to the game of hockey and those that are developing fundamental skating and stick handling skills. Most are learning basic rules of the game and team play.
LEVEL 2
Level 2 skaters have general knowledge of the game and have fundamental skating and stick handling skills. Some will be advancing from a novice level of play and others may be slowing with age and moving down from higher ranks.
This is a 12 game plus 2 playoff game season for a total of 14 games played per team. The league will be played with 4 teams per division and the playoff format is 1-4 and 2-3, the winners of those first playoff game will play each other the following week and will get their team on the respective championship cup.
Registration Closes Dec 31, 2024
Winter 2024
This is the mid level skill league in Helena, players should have some knowledge of the rules and game play. These players should be on average a skill level 2 or 3 based on a 1-5 scale with 5 being the highest.
LEVEL 3
Level 3 skaters are the great wide middle of adult recreational hockey. Most Level 3 skaters have not had significant coaching or played significant youth hockey as a child, but are generally athletic, have good knowledge of the game, skating and puck handling skills and can play at a general competitive level. Some Level 3 skaters may be slowing with age and moving down from higher ranks. Level 3 normally has the greatest numbers of skaters and the widest range of average skills within the rank.
LEVEL 2
Level 2 skaters have general knowledge of the game and have fundamental skating and stick handling skills. Some will be advancing from a novice level of play and others may be slowing with age and moving down from higher ranks.
This is a 12 game plus 2 playoff game season for a total of 14 games played per team. The league will be played with 4 teams per division and the playoff format is 1-4 and 2-3, the winners of those first playoff game will play each other the following week and will get their team on the respective championship cup.
Registration Closes Dec 31, 2024
Winter 2024
This is the top level for adult hockey in Helena, hockey knowledge is a must have for this level. Using the USA Hockey number method this level player should classify as either a 3,4, or 5 on the rating scale.
LEVEL 5
Level 5 skaters are the best skaters in the league and have exceptional hockey abilities, skills, knowledge and experience. All Level 5’s have been coached and have extensive organized hockey experience, likely to at least include elite high school or junior level play to those who have played advanced college, major juniors or professionally. Level 5 includes a wide range of very skilled players.
LEVEL 4
Level 4 skaters have substantial hockey abilities, skills, knowledge and experience. Most Level 4’s have been coached and have played considerable hockey in the past. Some Level 4 skaters may be slowing with age, and/or are interested in playing in a consistent manner appropriate to league play and moving down from Level 5.
LEVEL 3
Level 3 skaters are the great wide middle of adult recreational hockey. Most Level 3 skaters have not had significant coaching or played significant youth hockey as a child, but are generally athletic, have good knowledge of the game, skating and puck handling skills and can play at a general competitive level. Some Level 3 skaters may be slowing with age and moving down from higher ranks. Level 3 normally has the greatest numbers of skaters and the widest range of average skills within the rank.
This is a 12 game plus 2 playoff game season for a total of 14 games played per team. The league will be played with 4 teams per division and the playoff format is 1-4 and 2-3, the winners of those first playoff game will play each other the following week and will get their team on the respective championship cup.
Registration Closes Dec 31, 2024
Winter 2024
