Adult Hockey Levels
Adult Hockey League Skill Level Overview
Adult hockey leagues are organized by skill level to promote balanced competition, player development, and a positive experience for all participants. The divisions below provide a general overview of the expected experience level and playing background for each level.
B Level
High B (Levels 1 to 2)
High B is intended for players with higher end competitive experience and strong overall skill.
Typical background: Minor Pro, College D1 or D2, Junior at all tiers, and AAA hockey.
Mid to Low B (Levels 3 to 4)
Mid to Low B includes players with solid hockey backgrounds who still play at a fairly high level.
Typical background: College D2, Junior, AAA, AA, and A experience at a strong level.
C Level
High C (Levels 1 to 2)
High C is for players with some prior structured hockey experience who can compete at an intermediate recreational level.
Typical background: AA, A, house, and previous adult league experience.
Mid to Low C (Levels 3 to 7)
Mid to Low C is primarily for players whose experience has come mostly through adult hockey or general recreational play.
D Level
D1
D1 is for players who are not quite ready to compete at a C level but are above the true beginner stage.
D2
D2 is for beginners who are still learning the game and building the skills required to play.
League expectation: No taunting or showboating.
E Level
E
E is the first true beginner draft league and is designed for brand new players entering the game.
Format example: 10 game draft style pilot program.
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Arapahoe Youth Hockey Assoc.
Arvada Youth Hockey Assoc.
Aspen Junior Hockey Assoc.
Boulder Hockey Club
Cherry Creek Hockey Assoc.
City of Longmont Youth Hockey
Colorado Extreme
Colorado Monument Rebels
Colorado Rampage (Tier 1)
Colorado Springs AHA
Colorado Thunderbirds (Tier 1)
Denver Country Club
Denver Univ. Junior Pioneers
Durango Area Youth Hockey
Foothills Youth Hockey
Fraser Valley Hockey Assoc.
Glenwood Springs Hockey
Grand Junction Hockey Club
Greeley Youth Hockey
Heritage High School Hockey
High Plains Hockey League
Hyland Hills Hockey Assoc.
Krivo School of Hockey Elite
Lafayette Hockey Club
Littleton Youth Hockey
Mountain Selects Youth Hockey
Northern Colorado (NOCO)
Oak Creek Hockey Association
Okanagan Colorado (Tier 1)
Peak to Peak Hockey
Pikes Peak Catamounts Hockey
Pueblo Bulls Youth Hockey
Regis Jesuit Hockey Assoc.
Rocky Mnt. Roughriders (Tier 1)
San Luis Valley Hockey
Steamboat Springs Hockey
Summit Youth Hockey Club
Team Colorado HC (Girls Tier 1)
Telluride Lizard Head HC
Vail Eagle Hockey Association
Vista Hockey Club (HS)
West Elk Wolverines
Woodland Park Hockey Assoc.