Howies Spring Hockey League
2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
The 51st Spring Hockey League will begin in Spring 2026, and everyone is invited to Join!! The league is thrilled to continue our partnership with HOWIES Hockey Tape. Open to both Boys and Girls, with Beginner, Intermediate (House), and Advanced (Travel) players, the league guarantees every skater an equal opportunity to play with equal ice time. The league is designed for ALL players to have FUN and, at the same time, improve their skills in Skating and Team Play. Note: All divisions will receive a FREE Player Evaluation-Rating session as part of the program.
Note: ALL 2026 HOWIES Hockey League Divisions are NON-CHECKING.
This is a Skill Development League!
NEW this year!
For the 2026 Howies season, we are introducing a Playoff Format for Divisions 3, 4, 5 & 6! The final two weeks of the season will be set up as a playoff and positional round games for all teams!
HOWIES 2026 AGES & DIVISIONS
| Division | 2026 Birth Years | Evaluation Dates: | League Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION 1: Beginners Half Ice | 2018 - 2022 | April 18 & 19 | 2 Practice Sessions 12 Games |
$225 |
| DIVISION 2: Beginners Full Ice | 2014 - 2017 | April 18 & 19 | 2 Practice Sessions 12 Games |
$245 |
| DIVISION 3: Full Ice - No Beginners | 2018 - 2020 | April 17 & 18 | 2 Practice Sessions 12 Games (includes playoffs) |
$289 |
| DIVISION 4 | 2016 - 2017 | April 15 & 16 | 2 Practice Sessions 12 Games (includes playoffs) |
$289 |
| DIVISION 5 | 2014 - 2015 | April 15 & 17 | 2 Practice Sessions 12 Games (includes playoffs) |
$299 |
| DIVISION 6 | 2011 - 2013 | April 13 & 14 | 2 Practice Sessions 12 Games (includes playoffs) |
$299 |
LEAGUE QUESTIONS ? Matt Boehringer
SHL Commissioner
Registration Questions ? Mark Grundtisch
HOWIES SPRING LEAGUE NOTES:
- HOWIES LEAGUE Jerseys will include a PLAYER NAME with a Custom Jersey # as part of the program's cost. Matching Team Socks are also included!
- Penalty Shots will replace All Minor Penalties in the SHL.
- Goaltenders in Divisions 3, 4, 5 & 6 who are assigned to a team with (2) FULL-TIME GOALIES will receive a $100 credit back on their league fee AFTER 3 league games are played.
- Note: ALL players MUST attend one of our Rating Sessions, or any Coach or Player request will be VOID.
- There is a $100 discount for the 3rd and each additional child from the same immediate family.
- There will be NO deposits refunded in the HOWIES league. Players dropping out before the start of the season can receive a pro-rated store credit, less the deposit paid.
- Apply to Head Coach in the 2026 Howies Spring League.
- Apply to be a ScoreKeeper for the league.
