Findlay Adult Hockey League
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League Information
Mission
The goal of the Findlay Adult Hockey League is to provide an organized, fun, and competitive recreational hockey experience for adults of all ages and skill levels.
Seasons
We typically host three seasons throughout the year: Fall, Winter, and Summer. The fall and winter seasons usually consist of 10 to 13 games while the summer season consists of 6 to 8 games.
Divisions
During the fall and winter seasons, we offer four divisions of play: A, B, C, and D. The A division is for higher skilled players while the D division is for beginners. During the summer season, we offer combine our four divisions into three divisions of play: A, B, and C. The summer A division consists of the fall and winter A/B+ players. The summer B division consists of the fall and winter B-/C players. The summer C division consists of the fall and winter C-/D players. Click here for more details about each division.
Teams
Teams typically consist of 13 skaters and a goalie. However, teams may opt to carry 10 skaters and a goalie for an additional cost. Many teams purchase their own jerseys, but the league can provide team uniforms if needed which are to be returned at the end of the season. Team captains may submit proposed rosters, but the league makes the final decision on all rosters. Teams must remain compliant with the Team Rating Cap (see Rating System section below) throughout the season.
Games
All of our games are held at the Cube in Findlay, Ohio, consist of three 17-minute stop-time periods, and are officiated by two referees and one scorekeeper. In the event of a tie, the game will go into a shootout. Each team will get three chances to score. If the score is tied after the first three shooters, it will be sudden death for up to two more shooters for each team. If the score is still tied, the game will end in a tie. Each player only gets one chance to shoot in each shootout.
Sanctioning & Inusrance
We are sanctioned by the Amateur Atheletic Union (AAU). Operating as a licensed AAU member program allows us to provide a highly organized, safe, and cost-effective environment for adult recreational hockey. To step on the ice, all players and league personnel such as referees, scorekeepers, and board members must hold a current individual AAU Adult Athlete and/or Non-Athlete Membership. The membership year runs from September 1 to August 31. Your AAU registration provides comprehensive coverage during all licensed league games.
Rules & Code of Conduct
We emphasize clean, competitive, and respectful rec hockey. Our gameplay is governed by a combined rule framework to keep games consistent and fair. On the ice, games are called using the standard, universally recognized USA Hockey Rulebook. On an administrative level, the league adheres to the national AAU Code Book, ensuring strict compliance with safety policies, athlete protection standards, and dispute resolution guidelines. We also have some league-specific rules such as a blue-line icing, in-game penalty progression, and roster caps. Our local rules are listed in our Player Handbook below.
New Players
We are excited to welcome new players to the league! We want you to have a fun time playing hockey, but we also need to make sure you are placed in the appropriate division for your skill set. When registering, please indicate your prior experience to give us an idea of your skills. We will assign you an initial rating and will continue to evaluate you throughout the season to determine if you are in the appropriate division and may move you mid-season if your skills are better suited for another division.
Registration
Players register individually rather than as a team. The registration form will provide a place for you to specify which other players or team you would like to skate with. In the event more players register than we have available roster spots, the first players to register and pay will get the spots. The FAHL Board makes final decisions on roster placement.
FAHL Player Handbook
The full text of our player handbook is provided below.
Leadership Team
The FAHL is run by a Leadership Team which sets the direction for the league and manages the day-to-day operations. Below is a list of the current Leadership Team members.
- Commissioner, Disciplinary Coordinator, Rating Team Coordinator, Scheduler, and Website & Communications Coordinator: Matthew Pierce
- Associate Commissioner & Board Development Coordinator: Neal Whitney
- Financial Coordinator: Jake Garlock
- Scorekeeper: Jim Kuhn
- Secretary & Equipment Coordinator: Eli Stacy
- Sub Coordinator: Lukas Jachno
Player and Team Ratings
To help meet our goal of providing an organized, fun, and competitive hockey experience, we use a rating system to place players in the appropriate division of play. Ratings are determined by the Divisional Rating Teams which are overseen by the Executive Rating Team. A list of the members of the Executive and Divisional Rating Teams are listed below in addition to links with additional details about the rating system, individual player ratings, team rating calculator, and the Team Rating Handbook.
A Rating Team
- Backdoor Bandits: Adam Rader
- Marathon A: Eric Brown
- Team Cube: Michael Armstrong
B Rating Team
- Cornerstone: Brian Poe
- Kuhlman: Scott Corwin
- OIO B: Neal Whitney
- Puckin' Beauts: Brett Jack
C Rating Team
- Garlock C: Lukas Jachno
- Goalition: Ben Mens
- Iceaholics C: Mike Tabler
- JJ Diamond Dogs: Ty Cooper
- Lead Shed C: Jimmy Irwin
- Maumee Bay: Tyler Vorst
- OIO C: Kirk Slusher
D Rating Team
- Iceaholics D: Mike Tabler
- Lead Shed D: Keith Carr
- MPC Blue: Justin Campbell
Disciplinary Panel
Our Disciplinary Panel exists to handle disciplinary items including game incidents and safety-related items. Below is a list of the current Disciplinary Team members.
- Matthew Pierce
- Lukas Jachno
- David Mitchell, Sr.
FAHL Disciplinary & Corrective Action Handbook
The full text of our disciplinary & Corrective Action handbook is provided below.
Live Barn
The Cube is a LiveBarn venue. If you can't make it to the rink, you can still stay connected by watching all events Live and On Demand.
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- Save and share 30-second highlights
- Download entire games/practices
- Tag highlights while watching live, in-venue
A Division (Fall and Winter)
- Designed for more experienced players and faster gameplay.
- Many players have high school and/or college playing experience.
- Full slap shots are allowed.
- Face masks are optional (visors or cages are preferred).
- Lower rating limit is 7 and upper rating limit is 12.
B Division (upper intermediate players, Fall and Winter)
- Designed for upper intermediate players.
- Some players have youth hockey and/or high school playing experience.
- Full slap shots are allowed.
- A minimum of a visor is required.
- Lower rating limit is 5.5 and upper rating limit is 8.
C Division (lower intermediate players, Fall and Winter)
- Designed for lower intermediate players of all ages and intermediate "chronologically mature" players who want a safer, slower, and less intense pace.
- Some players have youth hockey playing experience.
- Full slap shots are allowed.
- A minimum of a visor is required.
- Lower rating limit is 3.5 and upper rating limit is 5.5.
D Division (Fall and Winter)
- Designed for beginner players and slow gameplay.
- Most players have little to no youth playing experience.
- Only waist-high slap shots are permitted.
- A full face mask is required.
- Lower rating limit is 1 and upper rating limit is 3.5.
- Learning the game of hockey is prioritized over winning and losing in this division.
A Division (Summer Season)
- Designed for high-level intermediate players and more experienced players.
- Full slap shots are allowed.
- Face masks are optional (visors or cages are preferred).
- Lower rating limit is 6.5 and upper rating limit is 12.
B Division (Summer Season)
- Designed for intermediate players.
- Some players have youth hockey and/or high school playing experience.
- Full slap shots are allowed.
- A minimum of a visor is required.
- Lower rating limit is 4.5 and upper rating limit is 7.
C Division (Summer Season)
- Designed for beginner and low-level intermediate players.
- Only waist-high slap shots are permitted.
- A full face mask is required.
- Lower rating limit is 1 and upper rating limit is 4.5.
- Learning the game of hockey is prioritized over winning and losing in this division.
End of Season Tournament
Each team will compete in round robin playoff in the Championship Race! Points will be given to teams based on the Buffalo Point System which works as follows:
If two teams are tied in the standings, tie-break rules are as follows:
- 2 points for a win
- 1 point for a tie
- 1 point for each period won
- 0.5 points for a period tie
If two teams are tied in the standings, tie-break rules are as follows:
- The results of the head-to-head game(s) played between the tied teams in the following order:
- Most points earned
- Head-to-head
- Most wins
- Goal differential
- Team with fewest penalty minutes
Rating Chart
Player Ratings
The chart above provides a brief description of each rating. When reading the chart, start by looking at the descriptions for ratings 2, 5, and 8. The adjacent ratings are relative to these ratings. Ratings are generally updated at the of every season, but may be updated mid-season if necessary to reflect a player's skills. New players are given an initial rating based on their prior experience, but may have their ratings adjusted based on their level of play and consenquently may be moved to a different division at any point during the season.
The rating ranges for the current season are as follows:
The rating ranges for the current season are as follows:
- A: 7 to 12
- B: 5.5 to 8
- C: 3.5 to 5.5
- D: 1 to 3.5
Team Ratings
To build parity within divisions, a Rating Cap is established for each season. Team Ratings are calculated by taking the average of the rostered players and 2.5x the goalie. The caps and limits for the current season are as follows:
- A: cap 8.8, max of one 11+ players on roster
- B: cap 6.8, max of two 8 players on roster
- C: cap 4.9, max of four 5.5 players on roster
- D: cap 2.9