Carolina Ice Palace
Adult Hockey League
Adult Hockey League
The premier destination for Adult Hockey in the Carolinas. We offer competitive divisions for every skill level – from beginner to former professional. Governed by USA Hockey rules and regulations, our league runs three exciting seasons each year, with options for both team and individual registration.
Ready to hit the ice? Learn more & register!
Don’t Have a Team?
Don’t have a team? Just moved to the area? Looking to get back into hockey?
Registering as a free agent is the best chance to find you a home.
Your information will be passed along to the current adult league captains, and you will be contacted when evaluation scrimmages are scheduled. All players in the league must be evaluated before being added to any roster.
Email Hockey Director, Ryan Blair with questions – rblair@carolinaicepalace.com
ADULT HOCKEY CLINIC
Age 15 & UP
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Open to any hockey player looking to develop their hockey skills. This program welcomes new and experienced players alike, and the coaching staff will design a practice plan that fits all abilities. There will be a strong emphasis on proper skating technique as well as puck handling, passing, and shooting techniques. Each clinic will include small area games that simulate the game of hockey.
DEVELOPMENTAL GAME NIGHT (DGN)
DGN is open to adults who want to get some more ice time in a game-like setting. DGN plays once a week and days/times vary depending on the season. This is a slower pace game and is not intended for hot dogs!
You MUST PRE-REGISTER with David Teas to get on the list to play – contact David at teasd07@gmail.com
The first 20 skaters and 2 goalies that pre-register with David play.
$25 per player
RUSTY BLADES
Adults age 50 and over
Rusty Blades skates once a week and days/times vary depending on the season.
You MUST PRE-REGISTER with Bill Byrd to get on the list to play – contact Bill at rustyblades50@gmail.com
The first 24 skaters and 2 goalies that pre-register with Bill play.
$22.50 per player
A LEAGUE (DRAFT)
The team is comprised primarily of advanced level players who may have Pro, College NCAA, Non-Varsity College (ACHA), Juniors, Midget major, Prep or Varsity High School playing experience. Teams may be comparable to traditional “A” level adult house league teams. This division is intended for individuals looking for a fast-paced, high skilled game.
B1 LEAGUE
These teams are comprised of players with intermediate hockey skills. Several players may have experience at the lower ACHA levels, prep or varsity high school, or lower midget or junior levels. Some players may also have limited organized youth playing experience but have several years of playing experience as recreational adult players. These teams would be comparable to a traditional high “B” level adult house recreational team.
Players with any NCAA Division 1 or Tier 1 junior hockey experience or above should not play at this level.
B2 LEAGUE
These teams are comprised of players with intermediate hockey skills. Several players may have experience at the lower ACHA levels, prep or varsity high school, or lower midget or junior levels. Some players may also have limited organized youth playing experience, but have several years of playing experience as a recreational adult player. These teams would be comparable to a traditional high “B” level adult house recreational team.
Players with any NCAA Division 3 or Tier 2 junior hockey experience or above should not play at this level. These teams can have a maximum of 2 B1 level players on their roster..
B3 LEAGUE
These teams are comprised primarily of players with novice to intermediate hockey skills. A few of these players may have high school playing experience, but are several years removed from those levels. Most players have some youth organized playing experience up to bantam house. Some may also have little or no youth playing experience, but several years as an adult player in organized leagues. These teams would be comparable to strong traditional “C” level recreational teams.
Players with any college (ACHA) or tier 3 junior experience or above should not play at this level. These teams can have a maximum of 2 B2 level players on their roster.
C1 LEAGUE
These teams are comprised primarily of players with novice to intermediate hockey skills. A few of these players may have high school playing experience, but are several years removed from those levels. Most players have some youth organized playing experience up to bantam house. Some may also have little or no youth playing experience, but several years as an adult player in organized leagues. These teams would be comparable to traditional “C” level adult house recreational teams.
Players with any Midget Major AA experience or above should not play at this level. These teams can have a maximum 2 B3 players on their roster
C2 LEAGUE
These teams are comprised primarily of players with novice to intermediate hockey skills. A few of these players may have high school playing experience, but are several years removed from those levels. Most players have some youth organized playing experience up to bantam house. Some may also have little or no youth playing experience, but several years as an adult player in organized leagues. These teams would be comparable to lower “C” level recreational teams.
Players with Midget Minor or Competitive High School experience and above should not play at this level. These teams can have a maximum 2 C1 players on their roster.
C3 LEAGUE
Teams are entirely comprised of fairly beginner/novice level adult players. Although a small number of players may have over 5 years of beginner adult experience, the majority of players have 1-5 years of entry level playing experience as an adult.
Players with Travel Youth hockey experience and above should not play at this level. These teams can have a maximum 2 C2 players on their roster
D LEAGUE
Teams are entirely comprised of beginner level adult players. Although a small number of players may have over 5 years of beginner adult experience, the majority of players have 1-5 years of entry level playing experience as an adult.
These teams can only have D level players on their roster.
Over 35 League (Draft)
Level of play falls in the High C and Low B category
