Open Hockey at the Pepsi Ice Center

Open Hockey Calendar

• May 2012 (revised 4/30/12)

We offer two categories of Open Hockey:

Stick & Puck is designed for skaters to practice individual skills, such as skating, shooting, and passing. Scrimmages are not allowed during this event. Private hockey lessons are available during Stick & Puck sessions. For more information regarding private lessons contact Joe Olson at (309) 434-2878 or jolson@cityblm.org.

Pick-Up Hockey (aka rat hockey or pond hockey) is your designated scrimmage. Players sign up and split into teams on their own. There is no checking allowed. Players officiate themselves.

Open Hockey Equipment Rules

The following gear is required for Stick & Puck

18 years of age and Under
FULL EQUIPMENT, which includes:

• Helmet and Facemask (HECC approved)
• Shoulder Pads
• Elbow Pads
• Shin Guards
• Hockey Gloves
• Breezers (Hockey Pants)
• Cup
• Hockey Sticks (ice)

Over 18 years of age (full equipment is highly recommended)

• Helmet (facemask or half shield highly recommended)
• Shin Guards
• Hockey Gloves
• Hockey Sticks (ice)

The following gear is required for Pick – Up Hockey (aka Rat Hockey)
18 years of age and Under
FULL EQUIPMENT, which includes:

• Helmet and Facemask (HECC approved)
• Shoulder Pads
• Elbow Pads
• Shin Guards
• Hockey Gloves
• Breezers (Hockey Pants)
• Cup
• Hockey Sticks (ice)

Over 18 years of age (full equipment is highly recommended)

• Helmet (facemask or half shield highly recommended)
• Shin Guards
• Elbow Pads
• Hockey Gloves
• Cup
• Hockey Sticks (ice)