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Island Ice Hockey - Midnight HockeyAdditional Rules:
What kind of a hockey league is IslandIceHockey.com?It's an adult no-checking league (checking occurs but is penalized) were safe hockey is stressed above everything else. Players can join with a team, group or as an individual free agent. The league has multiple divisions that cater to the highest level of players to beginners and every level in between. How does the league minimize player violence?Over fifteen years ago we recognized that for some players the penalties that USA Hockey imposed were not enough to deter them from playing in a reckless, physical and abusive manner. We felt there was a need to add another layer of extra penalties for infractions that had the potential to cause injuries. A list of the additional penalties can be viewed if you click on the link for ADDITIONAL PENALTIES We also realized that even with additional penalties some players cannot play in a controlled, responsible manner. For those players who habitually play in a violent and abusive manner we have had no choice but to bar them, and in some cases their teammates from league play. Many of these players later surface in other leagues where they continue to play in the same reckless manner. We also continue to ask the refs to call the games as tightly as possible. We would rather have the refs call 'borderline' penalties than have a game spin out of control because of seemingly lax penalty calling. If you are one of those players who think hockey is not hockey unless you can hit someone do not register in our league. Where are the rinks?We schedule games in rinks located from Long Beach to Hauppauge and Kings Park to Great Neck. We schedule games in rinks close to where the players on your team live. A list of rinks can be viewed if you click on the link for Rink Locations. What are game days and starting times?We play over 40 games a week, on every night of the week. We work with teams to schedule games on days and times that are the most convenient for them. The choice of days are listed below:
What seasons do you play?
What about the different levels of competition? How is that determined? How do I know what level of play suits my team?The five levels of play are:
Most teams have played in IslandIceHockey, so there is a reference point for what level of play they fit into. Most new managers have a good feel for the level that is suited for them. Teams can always come to a game and judge which level they would be most comfortable in. We don't want teams winning them all or losing them all. I don't have a team, can I join?Individual and group registration is welcome and encouraged. It's hard to get 14-15 players to commit and pay for a season. We match partial teams, groups and individuals of the same approximate skill levels to form new teams. Often times those teams go on to play in subsequent seasons and the new teammates become lifelong friends. Does IslandIceHockey schedule games on Holiday weekends (Christmas week, Memorial Day, July 4th weekend or Labor Day weekend?Unlike other leagues we never scheduled games on holiday weekends. We do however organize tournaments were players who chose to play on Holiday weekends can. Are refs fees included in the league fee?Yes, the ref fees are included in the league fees What is the playoff format?Generally 80% of the teams make the playoffs. We use a single elimination format, this way, teams that are not having a good year don't pay for additional games for other teams. All teams pay the same and a longer playoff format short changes the vast majority of the teams. The longer playoff format also encourages some of the unscrupulous teams to bend the rules by sneaking 'ringers' onto their playoff roster. Are team uniforms required?Yes, every player must have a similar, matching jersey with a number that is not duplicated by a teammate. We encourage teams to obtain a set of home & away jerseys to facilitate ease of scorekeeping. How do I sign a team up?Go to www.islandeicehockey.com or call 631-262-0543 |