The 2008-09 season marks the first time that the Greater Seattle Hockey League has 100+ teams. With the addition of the "40 and Over" division, there are now 102 teams currently registered in GSHL.
Since starting in the summer of 2001 with 20 teams, GSHL has grown into the largest adult recreational hockey league in the Pacific Northwest, and the fifth largest nationally.? With opportunities for players and teams of all skills and abilities, GSHL continues to offer the best value and competition in the adult rec market.
If you are interested in joining, please call (206) 255-6739 for more information.
About GSHL
Since the summer of 2001, Greater Seattle Hockey League has grown into the largest adult recreational ice hockey league in the Northwest and one of the largest in the country.
SEASONS
The league offers two seasons to keep you busy on the ice throughout the year. Our Fall/Winter Season includes 22 games plus double-elimination playoffs and runs from October to April. Our S uer Season consists of 12 games plus single-elimination playoffs and runs from May to August.
TOURNAMENTS
GSHL also hosts two tournaments each year.? Our Spring Tournament is held each year on the first weekend of May.? As many as 40 teams from around the Northwest participate, making it one of the largest?adult recreational tournaments in North America.? We also host a smaller 10-18 team summer tournament in mid-July.
SKILL IMPROVEMENT
For players looking to learn hockey as a beginner or looking to improve their skills, GSHL has partnered with Hockey Educational Systems.? They offer a?five week hockey school in April and again in August.
NEW PLAYERS
GSHL welcomes new players of all skill levels.? Priot to each season we host?three to?five free evaluation skates.? These evaluation skates give?players new to the league a chance to perform basic skating, passing and shooting skills, along with a brief scrimmage.? Captains of GSHL teams in need of players attend each session to participate in a draft at the end of each session.? After the draft, new players are introduced to the captains?of their teams.
GSHL strives for competive games and placing players on appropriate teams.? With nearly 100 teams split between eight divisions (usually include A-B-C subdivisions), it's very easy to find a team and level of play that works for everyone.? GSHL constantly monitors teams and works to move players and teams up or down in skill levels when needed.
STATISTICS
Detailed standings and statistics are provided by our partner, Pointstreak.? Players can keep track of their personal stats for all GSHL related events, including regulars season games, playoffs and tournaments.?
REFUND POLICY
GSHLdoes not give refunds.? However if a player becomes unable to play due to injury or relocation we will try to re-sell the spot to another player if it is before the roster deadline of Dec1 for fall season and July 1 for summer season.? The leaving player will be paid the pro-rated amount that the replacement player buys the spot for.? There is no guarentee that we can sell the roster spot.
The Greater Seattle Hockey League
The 6th Largest Adult Recreational Hockey League in the Country !
89 Teams 14 Divisions USA Hockey Sanctioned Live & Accurate Statistics