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The XL
Hockey League

One Hockey Game A Week.No More, No Less.

You don't want a six day a week hockey schedule.
You don't want to travel every night and weekend.
High hits and low blows wear you down.
But you love the game.

SO DO WE.
Join today.

Click here to read the Star Tribune
article about the XL Hockey Leauge

FEEDBACK:
Let us know what you think of the XL Hockey League, email us.

"It's been great watching my son play hockey again. After quitting the game a couple of years ago he is back playing and enjoying the sport he loves. Thank you for putting this league together."
-- Greg from Minnetonka

A Letter From An Eagan Hockey Parent:
" I just wanted to tell you guys what a fantastic concept this is! My child loves playing, but is tiring of normal association hockey. There does not seem to be a recreational hockey league in Minnesota, not in our association anyway, for a kid who just wants to play recreational hockey and have a relaxed attitude about it. Even at the C level, pressure is put on these kids. My son is close to dropping out. We don't know of any options for a kid who really just wants to play "in house" hockey at a recreational level. However, the XL Hockey League opens up new options for kids like him."

2007-2008 Season!
Thank you to all players, parents, officials and coaches for another successful season!

Registration for the 2008-2009 season will begin in the Fall, and games will start in early December.

Have a great summer!

3 Easy Steps To Register
1. Log on to USAHockeyregistration.com (click here and follow link) and complete the online registration process, including printing out a confirmation.
Note: Step #1 only registers players with USA Hockey, NOT with the XL Hockey League. You must complete steps #2 and #3 to complete registration!

2. After registering online with USA Hockey, fill out the registration information contained in the league brochure. Click here to download a brochure which contains all registration information.

3. Send in the XL brochure registration form along with $310 and proof of USA Hockey registration.
NOTE: The league fee is $310, and does not include the $40 paid to USA Hockey for registration.

The league fee includes a game jersey, preseason skating sessions, a 16 game season, player prizes from leading hockey manufacturers given out throughout the season, a league-wide pizza party, certified officials and scorekeeps for each game.

Registration:

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US:

Greg Anzelc
greg@xlhockeyleague.com
Dave Jensen
dave@xlhockeyleague.com

Mariucci Arena

XLHL action at Mariucci Arena.

The league is similar in nature to a recreation hockey league and was created to offer players an organized, fun, non-threatening, no-check hockey game once every week.

Playing one hockey game a week will give you the time to snowboard, do your homework, skate outdoors, go on family vacations, spend holidays wherever you want and do whatever else you want!

But most importantly, the XL Hockey League keeps you in the game that you love!

Teams can be created with players in and around your community, so if you’re short on kids in your neighborhood, talk to neighboring communities. The league can also place individual players on teams.

This league will be Minnesota Hockey and USA Hockey certified and the recommended team size is 15 skaters and a goalie.

PHILOSOPHY
We believe that offering a league that focuses on skating, passing and scoring will be a fun experience and keep more players in the game.

Hockey is a game that can be played for a lifetime and by offering a fun and safe place to play, more kids will keep playing!

Brochure
Click here to download the leage brochure - an updated brochure for the 2008-2009 season will be posted soon.

Questions?
Have a question about the league? Email us at hockey@xlhockeyleague.com.

League Format

• 1 Game a week on Sundays

• Mid-December – Mid-March

• U of M Campus:
Mariucci Arena
Ridder Arena

RULES
Each game will be one hour and fifteen minutes long.

Two officials will referee each game.

All players must be minimum of bantam age (14) and no older than a senior in high school.

All players must be rostered and registered with USA Hockey.

All coaches must be registered with USA Hockey.

The focus of the league is competitive, on skating, passing and shooting and USA Hockey no-check recreation hockey rules and the new Standars of Play will be strictly enforced; especially rules regarding physical play and high sticks.

Any fighting will result in automatic expulsion from the league with no refund.

Players who take three penalties in any single game will be disqualified for that game. Repeat offenders are subject to additional game suspensions.

QUESTIONS?
Dave Jensen
dave@xlhockeyleague.com
Greg Anzelc
greg@xlhockeyleague.com

ARENAS AND PARKING
Need Information on Ridder Arena, Mariucci Arena or directions and parking tips?
Click here for Ridder Arena & Mariucci Arena.
Click here for parking tips.

Do not park on the street across from the arenas on 4th Street. Signs are posted that there is no parking on Sunday's and tickets are often issued.

On days when there are events on campus, meters are the best option.

The parking ramp west one block from the arenas on 4th Street is usually free on Sundays, when there are no events on campus. The large lot to the east of the arena is usually free as well when there are no activities on campus. Once again, meters are a great option so don't forget your quarters!