• 14+ games with playoffs
  • Seasons runs from 8/30/26 to 12/20/26
  • Sunday games, starting from 5pm to 8:30pm
  • Individual registration only (no teams)
  • All players are rated by the SSHL and assigned to a level/team
  • Evaluation skate 8/16/26 for new players
  • 3 levels of play (see below) based on skill/experience
  • Small rosters (11-13 skaters) to maximize your ice time
  • Adults only, average age of our players is 43+
  • No Checking, full equipment required
  • All games played at the Crystal Ice House, located in Crystal Lake, IL

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Levels of Plays in the SSHL

Bronze Level

Bronze is our lowest level and is for players who are typically newer to hockey, have less developed skills, and/or are slower skaters. We only allow people to play in Bronze if their skill, speed and attitude are a fit.

The emphasis at the Bronze Level is on having fun, skill development and helping newer players get better. The Bronze Level games play like a low level Rec League (D-League or below) that you might find at other rinks.

Video | Bronze Level (coming soon)

Silver Level

Silver is our middle level and is for players who are faster, have more skill/experience and want a slightly higher level game than what Bronze offers. Silver players typically have 5+ years of experience playing hockey, have intermediate hockey skills, and play the game a little faster.

The Silver level is still a Rec League and plays like a Rec League or D-League that you might find at other rinks.

Video | Silver Level (coming soon)

Gold Level

Gold is our highest level. Gold is for players who are faster and have further developed skills than Silver players. Players in this level typically have 10+ years of experience, are faster players, and want a more competitive game.

While this is our highest level of play, the SSHL is NOT for high level players (i.e. recent travel hockey players, high-level high school, juniors, college, etc.), “ringers”, or anybody with a “winning is the only thing that matters” attitude. We will not allow players to continue playing in this league if they upset the balance of gameplay or are simply too good for the league.

The Gold level plays like a C3 league that you might find at other rinks. Please do not join the SSHL if you are better than a C3 level player.

Video | Gold Level (coming soon)

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