A fun & friendly co-ed hockey league for grown-ups
Canadian Beer League
Canadian Beer League was born from the success of Beer League Hockey Practice. We built a community of grown-ups who wanted to learn and improve their game, and then they wanted somewhere to play that carried that same spirit and camaraderie into a competitive space.
How Does It Work?
Players register as individuals. Teams are built as evenly as possible based on skill level. Rosters are sent out at least 2 weeks before the season begins.
Players are provided with jerseys to begin each season that are theirs to keep.
Adjustments may be made early in the season for the purpose of achieving parity. Players who are deemed outside of the parameters skill-wise may be moved to a different division or removed.
Games are officiated by two referees as well as a timekeeper and league convenor. Stats and standings are tracked throughout the season.
Playoffs include 2 games for four-team leagues, or 3 games for six-team leagues.
Professional photographers & videographers to capture the final games of each season, including the awarding of the championship Memorial Keg!
Divisions
We’ve recently expanded some of our markets into divisions, offering options between “House League” and “Select”. We recognize that describing someone who’s “too good” can sometimes be like describing jazz music: It’s hard to describe, but you know it when you hear it. Below should shed some light on what we’re expecting from our participants.
House League - This is not a beginner league. We encourage players who are new to the game to reach a certain ability level through our Beer League Hockey Practice and Shinny programs before joining CBL. Once you’ve got the fundamentals down, you’re ready to join the CBL House League division. Typically someone in House League is going to score in the 50s or 60s in the CBL Player Rating Quiz (see below). Participating in the practices is not a prerequisite. If you learned the game as an adult, or played low level hockey growing up, you’re still likely a good fit.
Select - These players typically score in the 70s or low 80s on the CBL Player Rating Quiz. If you’re lights-out good at hockey, you’re likely not going to be a good fit. This division is a nice place for those who are more experienced than the House League players, but still aren’t highly-skilled. If you played at a high level growing up, there’s a good chance you’re going to be too good for either division.
Get Your CBL Player Rating
If you’re planning to register, one thing you’ll want to have handy is your Canadian Beer League Player Rating. This helps us make sure we’ve built teams as evenly as possible to start the seasons. Click the button below to take the quiz and remember to write down your number so you don’t forget!
