Greater Boston Hockey

Greater Boston Hockey is more than just an adult hockey league, it’s a family and an experience I haven’t had before. I’ve played for many other leagues and none provide the quality and service that GBH does. I think it speaks volumes when a league can provide the kind of atmosphere where not only will you drink with your own team, but you’ll drink and hang out with the team you played against as well.
It’s also important to mention the DRAFT aspect of this league. Drafting new teams season after seasons grows your relationships with your teammates and future teammates. It keeps the teams even and provides a sense of «civility» not found in other leagues. It’s also a hell of a party at the start of the season (They provide a party or pub gathering and have a big draft board).
The level of play is a solid B-​/​C+ but you always find your place on the team and since the teams are so even, anyone can and does make a difference despite what line you play on.
The league also does things most people probably won’t realize, like provide water bottles and pucks which go a long way when you realize after getting dressed that in the past, you’ve had to share the one puck someone remembered to bring.
At the end of the day, the hockey is great but it’s so much more about the atmosphere and the culture that GBH nurtures so well.

I played in the league for one season and was injured in the playoffs to end my time there. I have to say this, It is an OK league with some decent players but there are definitely some cons. The referees they use really are awful. I did have a ref tell me that they do not use USA hockey rules, nor NCAA rules but HIS rules. Found that kinda ridiculous. I also was not a fan of some of the guys in the league. You do not always have your «chippyness» like some others say. There are plenty of leagues with out all the BS. That being said, I was injured pretty badly from a «shove» from behind that landed me into the baords behind the net. After a visit to the ER and discovering my spine was all jacked up, I brought it to the attention of the admins. They suspended that player for one game and he is now playing in the league to date. Not trying to write a sob story but this happened in April and I have still not been able to skate. Pretty upset at the way things were handled so I will not be returning. It is very overpriced in my eyes as well. Five hundred bucks for the winter league is a little pricey. Take it for what its worth and do your research on leagues in the area.

This is by far the worst hockey league in the Boston Area. It’s WAY overpriced. The admis are stashing cash in their pockets. If you argue with the refs you get banned. But if you viciously take players out and put them in the hospital you can still play. The refs are absolutely the worst I have ever seen. They dont care about player safety and just want to go home. The Admis who are terrible at hockey, only let players that they want to play in. They take personal issues from the ice and use their «power» to ban you off the ice. Its extremely clicky and just like high school. It is the furthest from a true «B» skate that you will ever find. There are many C and D players that are allowed to play because they are buddy buddy with the admins. I would do some research and find another league.

Been playing in the league for a few seasons. There is a tryout evaluation to ensure that you know how to skate and are familiar with the basics of hockey. This is to ensure you don’t injure yourself/​others.
I’d say the overall level of play is mid to low B-​C level, with almost everyone having played at least HS hockey.
I used to play in the New England Senior Hockey League, but I enjoy this league much more because of the re-​draft before every season, less goonery (but just enough chipiness allowed), better gametimes, and consistent rinks (as opposed to driving all over Eastern Mass).
The admins who run the league are great guys as well and very responsive if you have any questions. The league Web site with updated stats and standings is also a nice plus.
If you’ve tried various beer leagues and are not happy, check out this league because it’s run by hockey players for hockey players.

This is a great league, especially when you are new to the area. New teams are drafted each season, so you don’t have to worry about being drafted by the leagues worst team. Its comparably priced for an adult hockey league. Plus you save since jerseys are provided. The guys who run the league are accomidating to individuals constraints, such as scheduling. The administrators offer ways to lower the cost of the league, such as scorekeeping.
Its a fun league to play in, without any worry of fights breaking out (a strict no fighting policy). It is the best adult hockey league I have played in yet.