Archive of Updates

This page will be used to archive the updates. Updates will be initially posted on the Home page and then moved here.

Week of Jan 16

2022-01-20

Thank you to those who have completed the EoI form.

Each day we get closer to reaching our target!!

Tonight a "Partners" page was added to let you know who is supporting the NACHL so you can support them.

Best - The Commish

Week of Jan 23

2022-01-23

Happy Sunday!

The number of interested players continues to grow - thank you for spreading the word about the league.

To help promote the league a Facebook page was created on Friday (Jan 21). There is a link to the page in the upper right hand corner. Please invite people to view and join as they wish. That page will be used to promote the league and post time sensitive information. This site will remain the primary source for information about the NACHL.

Older Updates will be moved to the Update Archive page, probably on a weekly basis.

Week of Feb 06

2022-02-06

Happy Sunday! Yet again!!

The league is shaping up!

We have times for the first 10-week session:

4/24 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Camp 1

5/01 17:45 - 18:45; 19:00 - 20:00 Camp 2 - Different from all other weeks

5/08 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Camp 3

5/15 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Scrimmage

5/22 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Round 1

5/29 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Round 2

6/05 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Round 3

6/12 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Round 4

6/19 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Round 5

6/26 16:30 - 17:30; 17:45 - 18:45 Round 6

The Facebook group is growing. Thank you for sharing and spreading the word.

I hope to send out the registration information very soon.

Week of Feb 20

2022-02-20

Happy Sunday! Yet again!!

If you completed the Expression of Interest survey by February 19th, you were sent a link to register for the league over the weekend. If you completed the EoI after February 19th, your link will be sent out shortly.

*** If you do not complete the EoI, you will not be sent a registration link. This is not negotiable, so please do not ask me to send you the registration link. Anyone who registers without completing the EoI will have their registration deleted.

Information about how you can pay will be sent out this week, probably on Wednesday. If you chose to use a service that charges a service fee (like PayPal and credit cards do), then you will be asked to cover that service fee. I am currently trying to determine as many fee free methods as I can to keep the costs down.

With regards to gear, once you have paid your registration fee you will be eligible to receive a discount at The Hockey Haven Superstore in Brookfield (see the Partners page for information about the store). I am working to collect some used gear. I will provide more information about the gear as it is collected.

Week of Mar 20

2022-03-23

Happy 1-month to go!!

We are expanding to allow more players.

This decision was not made lightly. I understand that some of the players who were registered had some questions. Thank you to those of who reached out. I will do my best to make accommodations to meet your needs - thank you for reaching out to me.

The goal of the league is to get people playing ice hockey, thank you to all of you who are on this journey!!

I will be sending out a link for everyone to register for the camp sessions. This was going to need to happen as some of you told me as session but did not register for it. Please look for the link to be sent to you over the weekend (by 3/27).

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Week of April 10

4/15/2022

The list of sponsors on the Partner's page will be updated over the next few days. I took a leap of faith when I started building the league that I would be able to find a few businesses that would want to support the NACHL. With their support these businesses are helping to keep your league fees low. They have also put their faith in me/ us that their support will be rewarded by your patronage. I am not asking you to only use these businesses but if we do not support them, then they will not support us.

4/12/2022

WOW!!

JUST WOW!!

We have 80 registered players for Session 1, and more people wanting to join for Session 2. (Details will be posted next week.)

Thank you to all of you who have spread the word and talked with your friends about playing!! You are the guys who are making this possible- thank you!

Week of May 11

5/17/2022

Registration is open for current players.

Registration will be opened to registered players (those who completed the EoI and the Registration survey) on the afternoon of May 23rd. There will be a limited number of spots as the league has a maximum of 80 players.

The EoI is open, and players are sent Registration information after they complete the EoI. Completing the Registration Form will add players to the Wait List.

Week of 6/05

06/11/2002

Registration for Session 2 is open.

New players need to complete the Expression of Interest, see below. Eligible players will be sent a link to Register. After the registration has been reviewed, they will receive an e-mail with details about the next steps.

If you have any questions, please reach out to The Commissioner at NACHL.Commish@gmail.com.

- Best

Week of 6/19

06/22/2002

Updated the schedule for Session 2 with 4 teams.

Created a NACHL Team Page. Information about our coaches will be posted there.

I will be sending out information about the Camp Weeks for Session 2 and information about "Coaches' Ice" opportunities during Session 2 in the next day or so.

If you have any questions, please reach out to The Commissioner at NACHL.Commish@gmail.com.

- Best

Week of 8/7

8/8/2022

Session 2 games have started!! I will be updating the schedule on the website soon.

Registration of Interest (RoI) for Session 3 have been sent out to players and those on the waitlist. If you want to be put on the list, start with the Expression of Interest (EoI) found on this page below. All ice events will be on Sundays at Eble Park Ice Arena.

Week of August 21

8/21/2022

Players who have completed the Registration of Interest (RoI) will be sent a link to register for Session 3.

Thank you to everyone who completed the RoI already. Given your input, over half of those who replied will be going to the "Hawks v Wild game on October 2nd, so there will not be a NACHL camp that week. Given the feedback from players who were in Session 1 and 2, there will be 2 days of camps so we can have the team practices.

Unfortunately we cannot extend the league, so this will be a 9 week session. Only a handful of players will be out of town, there were some "maybes" - so there may be a need for some subs.

Given that Session 3 will only be 9 weeks, the league fees will be reduced.

Registration of Interest (RoI) for Session 3 have been sent out to players and those on the waitlist. If you want to be put on the list, start with the Expression of Interest (EoI) found on this page below. All ice events will be on Sundays at Eble Park Ice Arena.

I will get the schedule for Session 3 up this week.

8/24/2022

Step 3: Registration for Session 3 has been sent out to those who have completed the S3 RoI.

I am working to compile the information about the merchandise. I hope to have it up soon.

We have the go ahead to hold a tournament on 12/30 and 12/31. I will create a separate page with information and links. It will be open to current and past players who are in good standing with the league. The details are being hammered out. If you are interested in assisting, please send an e-mail to nachl-commish@gmail.com and state how you would like to help.

Week of Sept. 18

9/23/2022

Session 3 starts this Sunday.

The schedule has been posted on the Schedule page. Teams will be determined after the camp sessions and players will be notified the week of October 16th.

The times and dates for Session 4 have been set:

- Times: 4:30-5:30pm and 5:45-6:45pm

- Camp weeks: 1/22, 1/29 and 2/5

- 2/12 - off for some other sportin event

- Team practices - 2/19

- Games: 2/26 - 4/2

Player registration for Session 4 will start in December. Those people who are interested in playing should complete the Expression of Interest (found here). Eligible players will be sent a link to register (Step 2), those who complete Step 2 and will be added to the contact list.

If you have any questions, please contact the league commissioner at nachl.commih@gmail.com

December 29, 2022

Thank you for the wonderful year!!!

Over these past 3 sessions, we have had 102 skaters play in the NACHL. I have enjoyed seeing all of you learn to play, improve your skills snd have fun. Thank you for making this an enjoyable endeavor for everyone involved. 3 starts this Sunday.

Please remember to be patrons of our sponsors as they help the league to continue. Their information can be found on the Partners page.

Have a great end to this year and get ready for 2023!! I look forward to more fun-filled sessions with you and the NACHL-ers who are yet to join us.

Best - Doc

Week of 3/4/2023

Session 5 details

Session 5 will start the week after Easter, April 16th and run for 10 weeks.

The registration sequence:

Registration information will be sent to current players tonight.
Registration will be sent to those who are currently on the contact/ wait list by March 12th.
Registration will then be open to new players who are advancing through the registration process.

e-mail addresses

UHG and the NACHL has been using gmail e-mail addresses; with the creation of this website we now have e-mail addresses using this domain. I am working to have e-mails that are forwarded to the gmail addresses to the new e-mail addresses. If you have any questions, the new e-mail adddress for the league is NACHL.Commish@underhillhockeygroup.com.

Best - Doc

Week of 5/20/2023

Session 5 --> Session 6

Usually when you go ta Admirals game, "It's all your fault" is the chirp/ taunt thrown at the opposing goalie when they let in a goal. But in this case, it's a good thing, and a bit of a challenge. BECAUSE . . . It's all your fault that we have 6 teams for Session 5! WOW - just WOW!! So now the "challenge" is can you do it again, NACHLers*?

Registration opened to current players this past weekend. Those players who have played in a previous session will be sent a link to register next week (May 28). Early in June those who have not played but are on the Contact List or have completed the Step 2 (Registration to play in the NACHL) will be sent the link to play in Session 6.

If you are interested in playing, read the rules and guidelines, and if this is the league for you, then start with the EoI (found on the Sign-up Page). For Session 6, you will need to have a 2023-2024 USA Hockey membership.

e-mail addresses

UHG and the NACHL has been using gmail e-mail addresses; with the creation of this website we now have e-mail addresses using this domain. I am working to have e-mails that are forwarded to the gmail addresses to the new e-mail addresses. If you have any questions, the new e-mail address for the league is NACHL.Commish@underhillhockeygroup.com.

* So waht is a "NACHLer", and how do you saw it? A NACHLer is someone who playes (or has played) in the NACHL. Once a NACHLer - Always a NACHLer!! I say it "NACK-ler", others say it "NATCH-ler", some say "nack-ULL-urs", and the French probably say something like "nash-el-eers . . . UHN". Bottom line - you are a hockey player, how you say it is not nearly as important as what you are doing. Thank you for coming, bringing your friends, having fun and building a great community.

Love - Doc

2023-08-09

Session 6

Games have started and we have 6 teams again. The schedule has been updated, and scoresheets for Week 1 games have been posted. Games are open ot the public. If you want to come a nd meet curent players and watch the games - please do so. ;-)

Session 7 (S7)

Registration to play in S7 (aka Step 3) is open to current players. Those players who have played in a previous session will be sent a link to register later today (August 9) if they are on the Contact List. If you are a returning player but do not receive a link for S7, please reach out to The Commish.

Next week, the registration form for S7 will be sent to those who have not yet played but have completed the Step 2 (Registration to play in the NACHL) and have been accepted to play in the league.

If you are interested in playing in the NACHL, read website especially the rules and guidelines, and if this is the league for you, then start with the EoI (found on the Sign-up Page).

For Session 7, you will need to have a 2023-2024 USA Hockey membership. (There is a link to register on this page and the Registration page.)

e-mail addresses

The registration forms that you complete are Google Forms and thus are tied to Gmail accounts. Therefore, the Underhill Hockey Group (UHG) and the NACHL have been using Gmail e-mail addresses; with the creation of this website we now have e-mail addresses using this domain. While the Gmail accounts are still viable, I am working to have e-mails sent from the new e-mail addresses. If you have any questions, the new e-mail address for the league is NACHL.Commish@underhillhockeygroup.com and the new e-mail address for UHG is info@underhillhockeygroup.com. If you reach out, please use the new e-mail addresses.

What is a "NACHLer"?

* So waht is a "NACHLer", and how do you saw it? A NACHLer is someone who playes (or has played) in the NACHL. Once a NACHLer - Always a NACHLer!! I say it "NACK-ler", others say it "NATCH-ler", some say "nack-ULL-urs", and the French probably say something like "nash-el-eers . . . UHN". Bottom line - you are a hockey player, how you say it is not nearly as important as what you are doing.

They are hockey players who value learning and being a teammate over being competitive. They care about a fallen league mate more than the puck. They are great humans and are valued for being so.

Thank you for coming, bringing your friends, having fun and building a great community.