League Rules & Info
Elite Spring Hockey. Built for Development.
After creating the best high-intensity pickup games league, SSHL is proud to launch its first-ever 5v5 Spring League — built with the same intensity, pace, and competitive drive that made SSHL the standard.
This league brings real structure to spring hockey while preserving what players love most: speed, compete level, and meaningful games.
This is not random pickup hockey.
This is purpose-driven spring hockey.
League Format
- Games: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings
- Teams: 8 teams across 2 divisions
- Rosters: 11 players per team (6 forwards, 4 defense, 1 goalie)
- Season: 12-week regular season + playoffs
Game Rules
- Format: 5v5 full ice
- Periods: 10 min, 10 min, 12 min (stop time)
- Penalties: 1:30 each
- Stats: Full tracking (goals, assists, PIM, goalie stats)
Player Eligibility
- All players must be registered and rostered before first game
- Players may only play for one team per season
- Goalie substitutions allowed with approval
- Minimum 8 players required to avoid forfeit
Standings & Playoffs
- Points: Win = 3 pts, OT Loss = 1 pt, Tie = 1 pt, Loss = 0 pts
- Tiebreaker: Most wins, then goal differential
- Playoffs: Top 4 teams from each division
- Championship: Division finals
Contact
Questions about rules or league operations?
League Coordinator: Contact via Sherbatov Elite
