For those new to the league, we have a penalty minute threshold, that if surpassed, results in an automatic 1 game suspension.

The PIM threshold set for this regular season is 35pim in 19 games.

Due to a large number of players joining the league in the tail end of the regular season (5 games), any player joining the league in the new year will play under the following:

BLADES or NEW FREE AGENTS - If they surpass 10 PIM over the course of the remainder of the regular season (5 games), they will automatically be suspended 1 game and eligibility for the league will be reviewed.

Penalties served as bench minors (ex. Too many skaters) or for others (ex. goalie) do not count toward an individual's PIM total.

Make sure you read all the league rules so you are not caught off guard by infractions. The league is a running time league, 3 minute penalty for a minor, 6 minute penalty for a double-minor:

List of penalties that are automatic double minors:
1. Cross-checking
2. Slashing
3. Spearing
4. Butt-ending
5. High-sticking
6. Bodychecking
7. Boarding

We also ask that all new players read the Vancouver Safe Access Policy


Play hard and have fun, but most importanly, play safe!

Rosters have been updated. You can look up your name on the rosters here. If you are a new player and have not been assigned to a team, please email us asap at vachl.hockey@gmail.com.

Your captain should contact you before your first game. If not, show up (early) for your scheduled game.

Please refer to the schedule to see when your team is playing.

Notes for ALL players before your first game:

1) Bring a white and dark jersey with a screened, stitched, or drawn on number. Numbers made of tape are not acceptable and you will not be allowed to play. Tape represent a serious safety hazard if it falls off your jersey onto the ice.

2) If you wear a half shield/visor, a mouthguard is required. You do not need a mouthguard if you wear a cage (but recommended). Full equipment (including a BNQ or CE approved neckguard) is mandatory to participate.

3) Familiarize yourself with the rules of our league. They are likely different from other leagues you've played in. Be aware of running time penalties, blueline icings, etc.

5) Have fun! Play with safety and sportsmanship in mind, there are a large range of skill levels in the league.

6) As the league plays out its first couple of weeks, and additional players register, there may be player movement/trades for balancing purposes.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from VACHL.

Registration for the 2026 season is now full. There is a waitlist available and any available spots will be filled through the waitlist.

Players: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/592786

Goalies: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/592818

The 2026 season will begin on Thursday, January 8. Similar to this fall/winter, our weekly icetimes is as follows:

The schedule and rosters for the 2026 half of the season will be posted latest, Wednesday, December 24. Please check back next week for updates.

Unfortunately, Britannia will not be ready to start the new year. We will be running a 2nd half of the season from January-March. Game times and locations will be the same.

Registration for returning players starts this week, running from Nov.14-28. After Nov.28, registration will be open to the general public.

Register here:

Players: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/592786

Goalies: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/592818

With the update to the schedule (5 additional games), the PIM threshold has also been updated to reflect the added games.

From the Rules Section:

*** If a player is to surpass 25 PIM over the course of the regular season, they will automatically be suspended 1 game and eligibility for the league will be reviewed. Penalties served for the team (bench minors) or goalie will be noted and not counted toward individual PIM total. ***

*** A player returning from a 1gm suspension for surpassing 25 PIM will be suspended from the league if they are to surpass 12 PIM after their return. ***

The remainder of the schedule has been updated up to our Christmas break.

The league will begin registering for the second half of the season (post-Christmas) soon. Please stay tuned for details.

Rosters have been updated. You can look up your name on the rosters here. If you are a new player and have not been assigned to a team, please email us asap at vachl.hockey@gmail.com. Your captain should contact you before your first game. If not, show up (early) for your scheduled game.

Please refer to the schedule to see when your team is playing.

Notes for ALL players before your first game:

1) Bring a white and dark jersey with a screened, stitched, or drawn on number. Numbers made of tape are not acceptable and you will not be allowed to play. Tape represent a serious safety hazard if it falls off your jersey onto the ice.

2) If you wear a half shield/visor, a mouthguard is required. You do not need a mouthguard if you wear a cage (but recommended). Full equipment (including a BNQ or CE approved neckguard) is mandatory to participate.

3) Familiarize yourself with the rules of our league. They are likely different from other leagues you've played in. Be aware of running time penalties, blueline icings, etc.

5) Have fun! Play with safety and sportsmanship in mind, there are a large range of skill levels in the league.

6) As the league plays out its first couple of weeks, and additional players register, there may be player movement/trades for balancing purposes.

We are currently registering more players off the waitlist as we will be expanding the league by 2 more teams. If you are interested in joining the league, please get on the waitlist.

Player Registration

Goalie Registration

Players who are new to the league will be required to attend an evaluation session. You will be contacted by the league. Our evaluation sessions are:

- Thursday September 4, 10pm @ Trout Lake

- Saturday September 6, 11pm @ Trout Lake [UPDATED]

The season will start on Thursday September 11.

Our icetimes for this season are as follows:

The schedule for the start of the season will come out next week.

In the meantime, for all players new and returning, please have a refresher on our rules and regulations.

Registration is open Friday August 8 at 9am for the 2025-2026 "late-night" league that will be running from Sept.4-Dec.19

- game times are between 10pm-11pm, Thursday-Sunday
- rinks: Hillcrest, Kerrisdale, Killarney, Kitsilano, Trout Lake
- teams will be made up of 15 skaters + 1 goalie
- teams will play 14 games
- cost is $400 for skaters, $120 for goalies

Player Registration

Goalie Registration

The league will try our best to accomodate team and friend requests for returning players and small groups. In order to balance the teams in the league, placement on specific teams is not guaranteed. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to vachl.hockey@gmail.com

The league is currently in the process of planning for a shortened, "late night" league that will run from mid-September to mid-December.

- game times are between 10pm-11pm, Thursday-Sunday
- teams will play approximately 13-14 games
- cost will be approximately the same as last year, adjusted for shortened season

We will have more information available as we finalize the program.

It is with disappointment that we are announcing that VACHL for the 2025/2026 season will not be proceeding this fall/winter.

This is due to the delays in completing the renovations at Britannia Arena. The scheduled completion has been set for December 2025. The icetimes that are normally allotted to us from other facilities for fall/winter will be used by the city to offset the loss of Britannia's icetime.

We are looking to have some kind of VACHL programming once Britannia is available and if we are able to secure other icetimes.

Updates to follow once we have more information as the renovations near completion.

Here are the final standings for the 2024/2025 season.

Have a great summer and see you next season!

Registration will start sometime in the spring/summer. Stay tuned for details.

The website has migrated to Playoffs standings, schedule, and statistics. As the regular season comes to a close and standings are updated, the website schedule will populate playoff (round robin) games.

To access the regular season standings, schedule, and statistics, please use the pull-down button found near the top of their respective pages. You can access the regular season information by clicking on "Season 2024/2025".

Playoff Format Rules can be found here.

Playoff Schedule:

Division A Playoff Schedule

Division B Playoff Schedule

Division C Playoff Schedule

Division D Playoff Schedule

Division E Playoff Schedule

WGD Division Playoff Schedule