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NOVICE “D” Recreational

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  • Four to six team League
  • Sunday nights at Carmel Ice Skadium
  • No slap shot, 2 minute shifts, and Non-checking league
  • D League players are your typical novice hockey players (both men and women). Most of them likely began playing the game as an adult and may have limited experience.
  • All players must register online
  • Goaltenders must follow up their online registration by contacting the D League Commissioner, Courtney Spurgeon ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to confirm the availability of any open goaltending spots. If no spots are available, goalies can be added to the substitute-goalie list.
  • The league’s coach, Rocky Trottier, will begin each game with30 minutes of hockey and/or skating drills, focusing on the basic skills of the game (i.e. skating, shooting, passing, and positioning.) He will then referee a 60 minute game.
  • USA Hockey rules govern play with exceptions of house-rules stated above
  • No player under the age of eighteen
  • All players must register with USA Hockey
  • 1 Hour, 30 Minute game slots(Five minute warm-up, 3 – 25 minute run time periods)

D League Schedule



Summer Season 2016 Registration

Cost: $260.00
  • Registration Starts: April 20th, 2016
  • 11-Game Session
  • League Play Starting: June 5th, 2016
  • League Play Ending: August 21st, 2016
  • Day: Sunday
  • Game Times: 4pm, 5:45pm, and 7:30pm
  • Games format: 25-min drills & 65-min scrimmage following