December 11

ICEMEN SANCIONED BY LEAGUE

The North Central Hockey League has ruled that the Oak Lake Icemen have contravened the commuter rule contained in the league constitution.

Three players - Brett Boschman, Travis Mealy and Kenny Mott - were suspended for one game (served on Wednesday, Dec. 10) for violating the league's residency requirement.

As well the team loses all points (14) accumulated from Nov. 8 to Dec. 6. The points will not be awarded to the other teams.

League standings have been adjusted. However, scoring and goaltending statistics accumulated by the Icemen in the first seven games of the season will remain in the system for the time being.

November 13

CHECK OUT THE STATISTICS SECTION

The team scoring and goaltending statistics are now available in the Statistics section as downloadable pdfs. These will be updated at least once a week this season.

As well, game summaries are now available in the Statistics section for the first week of NCHL action. Game summaries are posted every Thursday/Friday.

November 5

The 2008/09 North Central Hockey League regular season kicks off tonight with the Shoal Lake Eagles hosting the Minnedosa Bombers at 8:30 p.m.

This season teams will play a 22 game schedule. The league will be split into two north/south divisions for scheduling, with teams in each division playing each other three times, and then a home-and-home series with the teams in the other division. However, for league standings, all teams will be in one division.

For the playoffs, the top six teams will compete for the league championship, with the first and second place teams receiving a first round bye. The bottom four teams will playoff for the consolation title.

In other changes, a shootout has been added to decide games if teams remain tied after five minutes of overtime.

In addition, home teams will wear their dark jerseys for the upcoming season.

Any teams who have yet to submit their rosters to the webmaster, please fax them to 759-2521 immediately.

October 21

The North Central Hockey League website is now updated for the 2008/09 season with up to date Schedules, contacts, etc. The site will be updated with Rosters and Statistics as the information becomes available.

Any concerns or changes to the site should be directed to the webmaster.

October 9

10 teams set to hit the ice

The North Central Hockey League held its annual scheduling meeting on Sunday, Oct. 5.

The Birtle Bruins will re-join the league this year, after taking a one season break.

The Foxwarren Falcons received a one-year leave of absence from the league citing a lack of players.

The loss of the Falcons leaves the league with 10 teams for the 2008-09 campaign.

Teams will play a 22 game schedule this season. The league will be split into two divisions for scheduling, with teams in each division playing each other three times, and then a home-and-home series with the teams in the other division.

However, for league standings, all teams will be in one division.

The top six teams will compete for the league championship, with the first and second place teams receiving a first round bye. The bottom four teams will playoff for the consolation title.

A shootout, which has been adopted by many leagues, will be added this season. If teams are tied after five minutes of overtime, three shooters from each team will attempt to score.

In addition, the league decided that the home teams will wear their dark jerseys for the upcoming season.

The league schedule is expected to be released shortly, with play beginning the first week in November.

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