Beginner Program
The Beginner Program is for new players that have not played ice hockey previously and wish to get started, or for repeat players that would like to go through this training program again. If you are unsure if you should register for the beginner program please contact Ray Gitchel (admin@ourmchl.com). The program will include 8 weeks of training prior to any games. The beginners (players in the Beginner Program) will be drafted to the Novice Division teams and join their teams upon completion of the 8 week program.
Novice Division
The Novice Division is for players that wish to play a more relaxed style of hockey and work to advance their own skills at their own pace. Most players within this division should have 1 to 4 years of hockey experience only. This division will have the standard “No Ringer Rule” and the Metro Classic Hockey League reserves the right to move players who have registered for Novice to a higher division should the players skill level warrant it.
Intermediate B Division
The Intermediate B Division is for players that have been playing a few years and have worked up from the Novice Division but are not quite ready for the Intermediate Division. This division will have the standard “No Ringer Rule” and the Metro Classic Hockey League reserves the right to move players who have registered for Intermediate B to a higher and/or lower division should the players skill level warrant it.
Intermediate Division
The Intermediate Division is for players that have been playing a few years and have worked up from the Novice and/or Intermediate B Divisions but are not quite ready for the MCHL Division. This division will have the standard “No Ringer Rule” and the Metro Classic Hockey League reserves the right to move players who have registered for Intermediate to a higher and/or lower division should the players skill level warrant it.
MCHL Division
The MCHL Division if for experienced players who want to play a faster and “slightly” more physical game than what is offered by the Intermediate Division.
USA Hockey Skill Level Descriptions
Level 1
Players at this level are often new to the game and are developing fundamental skills (i.e passing, shooting and skating). Most are still learning basic rules of the game and team play.
Level 2
Players at this level have general knowledge of the game and have fundamental skating and stick handling skills. This would be your mid-range novice player from MCHL. They are comfortable with positional play, offensive and defensive zones.
Level 2.5
Players at this level are the best of the novice division and maybe able to handle themselves in a low intermediate division. This level would be the max skill level allowed in the novice division. Players skill in game play would be around 5 out of 10 rating. Players at 2.6 are not allow to skate in a novice division.
Level 3
Players at this level are the great wide middle of adult recreational hockey. Most Level 3 skaters have not had significant coaching or played significant youth hockey as a child, but are generally athletic, have good knowledge of the game, skating and puck handling skills and can play at a general competitive level. This level would be all your mid-range MCHL Intermediate B level skaters.
Level 3.5
Players at this level are the best of low intermediate and maybe able to handle themselves in a high intermediate division. This level would be the max skill level allowed in the low intermediate division. Players skill in game play would be around 6 out of 10 rating. Players at 3.6 are not allow to skate in a low intermediate division.
Level 4
Players at this level have substantial hockey abilities, skills, knowledge and experience. Most Level 4’s have been coached and have played considerable hockey in the past. This level would be all your mid-range MCHL Intermediate A level skaters.
Level 4.5
Players at this level are the best of high intermediate and maybe able to handle themselves in an advanced division. This level would be the max skill level allowed in the high intermediate division. Players at this level play at a high level in all areas of the game. They understand the rules, team concepts, are skilled a stick handling, passing, puck control etc. They are in good physical shape. Players skill in game play would be around 7 out of 10 rating. Players at this level may have played varsity high school, college club or competitive midget level hockey. They have NOT played any division 1 college, juniors, AAA or above level hockey.
Level 5
Players at this level are considered advanced players. They have Junior A or B, Non-Varsity College (ACHA), Midget Major AAA, and Prep/Varsity High School playing experience.
Level 6
Players at this level are considered open skaters. These players may have professional (any level, including Europe), NCAA Division I or III College, Major Jr., Junior A playing experience, AHL and NHL.