Over 30 Hockey League

Reset all your trip odometers to “0000” because everyone gets a fresh start on Jan 8^th 2022.  All of the awards and titles are up for grabs.  This season were hoping that one of these weekly scratch ticket awards will finally have a big winner in 2022.

Soon you will see what you all are playing for this season.., once Omerta gets their “one-off” 30^th Anniversary Jackets.

So.., 2022.., On your mark, get set…

19^th & 20^th Challengers

The second season of “Wow” continues as we come out of the 2022 gate with our first “Wow” of the season.

Since the first challenger (Jim Barber) of the Pink Stick Bag Challenge no player has ever declined to take the challenge.  18-players (10-Passed & 8-Failed) but not one of them declined the challenge.., that is until an offer was extended to goaltender Jeff Deharo.

Jeff was slated to be the 19th challenger and first goalie to take the challenge.  Unlike a forward or defenseman whose challenges was either points, goals, or assists.., a goalie is best measured by their Goals Against Average (GAA).., but a goalie can also control that GAA when they get close to the target number.

It was decided that a sealed envelope would contain Jeff’s GAA to beat.., that number is based on a calculated average over previous seasons and then the challenge is to beat that calculated average by a slight percentage point.., and open the envelope after the final regular season game.

But… like the season of “Wow” goes.., “Wow” Jeff is the first ever player to decline the challenge.

So with that said… hello ReUnited goaltender Scott Rosato who stepped up without terms & conditions, requests or demands to become the 20^th challenger and the 1^st goalie to take the blind GAA challenge.

Good Luck Scotty... we'll let you know in April if you win (or not)

Attendance Required

Last season another player was removed from a roster due to lack of attendance.  The League’s Board of Directors understands that players have work, families and competing commitments.., and if those things fall on Saturdays then maybe this isn’t the right league for you. 

The Over-30 League has always been an invitation league drafted solely by one person with the intent of balancing the competition across the board.  This can only be achieved through a player’s personal commitment to their team (and the league). 

Time and time again you all have heard.., “It’s not about the money, it’s about the commitment”.  Sure, if you don’t pay then Rocko & Moose are on retainer to collect overdue dues.., but our primary goal is to have a well-balanced and competitive league.

By having desirable league that players want to be part of… we were able to expand to a 6^th team and grow our waiting list with other talented players who are eager to join the league.

So pay your dues.., play up to your expected level.., and most importantly keep your attendance up!

New Awards

The season of “Wow” continues.., as this season we are still coming up with fresh new ideas.  We added new “Under the Radar” Awards and a season ending “Weekly Stars” Award for the most appearances.

The “Under the Radar” Award (Forward & Defense) will recognize a couple of players who are not marquee names or stats machines.., but someone whose contribution to a team’s success goes unnoticed on the game sheets or in the forum.  The first two recipients were Steve Medeiros (defense) and Derrick Power (forward)

This Spring Season we are expanding on the “Spring Challenge” which is our annual random drawing for all those players who have qualifying entries.., this spring we are adding a new “Spring Chicken Award” that will be awarded to a single player who has the largest difference (and impact) from the Winter season to the Spring Season.., more details to follow.

Reminder: Zero Tolerance Policy 

With new players coming into the league and some emotions that got too high during last season we want to remind everyone of the leagues “Zero Tolerance Policy” that’s in effect. 

When you participate in the league you acknowledge that it’s your responsibility to be respectful of all players, referees, scorekeepers, administrative support individuals and the facilities.

You are responsible for your actions, stick, and emotions at all times.  The following are (some) examples of actions that will not be tolerated and will lead to disciplinary action up to and including suspension along with possible expulsion from the league:

• Verbal abuse of referees, players, scorekeepers and league administrators
• Any physical contact with a referee, timer or administrator inside or outside the facility
• Throwing or slamming of sticks
• Defacing or damaging the facilities
• Any intent to injure occurrences

All incidents are reviewed by the League Director with input from the Board of Directors and all decisions are final.  There is no appeals process.

Fair Warning

Going into week one of competition we want all the players to have a fair warning before your emotions get the best of you.

Any player or player(s) who continuously argue about penalties, missed calls or display inappropriate conduct are subjected to having an “unsportsmanlike conduct” penalty either called individually or have it added to your initial penalty.

Continuous or egregious conduct can result in a “game misconduct” followed by ejection from the game and face a possible suspension by the league.

Dedication Request

Dear Casey Kasem,

To end this forum on a lighter note and in the spirit of “Fair Warning”… can you please play something from one of the greatest rock bands of all time and from one of the greatest albums of all time.

Something that will resonate with players facing possible disciplinary actions from the league.., something (in the chorus) that will help them understand the"lack of the appeals process".

Please play something live from Van Halen’s 1981 “Fair Warning” tour.