organized gameplay without keeping score
No judgement, no egos, no worries
Beer League Shinny is a lot like pond hockey, except you don’t have to worry about what the weather is like, and you don’t have to bring a shovel. Each week, the same group of people show up to the arena to play some pickup with each other. Everyone brings a white jersey, and a dark jersey, teams get made on the spot each week, and off you go.
Game action outside of practices
Especially for players who want to get some game action outside of practices, Shinny is a perfect place to hone your craft and gain experience as a player. In most cases there will still be an official on the ice (we call them our Shinny Referinny) who’s there to keep the vibes high and establish that game-like environment.
Make plays, Make friends
We try our best to create groups of similarly-skilled players. Inevitably there is still usually a bit of a disparity, but that’s okay. Less experienced players get a chance to play hard, while more experienced players are expected to adjust their game to the level of competition they’re up against. As Uncle Ben once said, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” The goal is to get out there and have a good skate, make some plays, make some friends, and earn your post-shinny beverages.