SLHA Hockey League: Season 7, New Players welcome!

SLHA (SL Hockey Association) is now in its SEVENTH season. Established in 2006, the league continues its tradition of challenging and professional game play. SLHA is run entirely by its dedicated members on a volunteer basis. It is one of the longest-standing large organizations inside Second Life. We developed our own unique script and rules (where in RL could you see penalties for being in the goalie crease or for flying?) and all through member contributions! Through our years in existence, we have seen an amazing evolution in game play and long-lasting friendships, and YOU are invited to join in on the fun! Equipment & membership is FREE.

In 2008, we have a new, Havok-friendly script, realistic, detailed, exciting and the finest team sport inside SL. We have a brand new, beautiful rink with places to explore, on a private Class 5 sim. Our Sunday games are televised on SLCN, so if you want to check out the action, visit their website. Announcers Kert Upshaw and August Lusch provide fantastic play-by-play live.

WE ARE SEEKING ROOKIES! You do not need to have RL hockey experience. Anyone who enjoys a fast-paced team sport is welcome to join! Season 7 begins in January and we are looking for dedicated new rookies to join the competition. Stop on by the rink on MWF at 5pm, or to watch a Farm game at 6pm those days, and learn more about our rookie opportunities. The scripting allows for easy-to-learn game play, with simple controls; yet challenging enough to provide for the most realistic hockey game in SL you could imagine. The SLHA members are available ANY time also to help you.

We will continue to provide training, daily scrimmages open to anyone, and don't be surprised if random scrimmages break out day or night. In the scrimmages, which is the best way to learn, our longtime vets will be on hand and focusing on rookie training-as-you-go in a non-threatening and friendly setting. You can join our group inside SL to get notices and information. The group is called SLHA (SL Hockey Association) or just IM me and I will send you an invitation.

People are also welcome to stop on by and just watch the fun. You will get a kick out of our unique and realistic animations (Who was that that just went face-down on the ice?? Did you see that glass shatter?!?) and enjoy a fast-paced enthusiasm you won't find anywhere else in SL.

We offer 3 divisions of play:

NORTH AMERICAN (5 teams)
Commissioner: Jack Belvedere
Teams: Cobras, Ice Lords, Moose, Whales, and Wolves
Game Times: 6-8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 on Saturdays and Sundays

EUROPEAN (3 teams)
Commissioner: Tuvok Dingson and Kacey Rossini
Teams: Foxes, Ravens, The Storm
Game Times: Weekends at 11am

FARM DIVISION (2 teams)
Contact: LauraAnne Sheridan
Teams: Crocs, Eagles
Game Times: TBA for Season 7

Our league is also run by its members. League members are managers of Events, Finance, All-Stars, Drafting, Rookies, Equipment and more, with team captains being voted in by their team each season. Persons who enjoy the league and wish to get more involved are welcome to step up!

Website: http://www.slhahockey.com

Our awesome website offers:

--League history and photos
--Discussion forums
--Professional automated stats site, complete with our awesome league history, player awards, and more
--Full team rosters and bios
--Complete innovative rules developed specifically for hockey inside SL and by SLHA members
--Free signup, email notifications
--Tons of information on how to get started in SLHA

Yes, there is hockey in Second Life, and you have just found it! Our league boasts the amazing history and most realistic team sports script you can find in-game. Often imitated but never duplicated! WELCOME!

Sim Location: Jericho Hill
Search for Hockey or Jericho Hill and come visit us!

NORTH AMERICAN (5 teams)
Contact: Jack Belvedere
Teams: Cobras, Ice Lords, Moose, Whales, and Wolves
Game Times: 6-8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 on Saturdays and Sundays

EUROPEAN (3 teams)
Contact: Tuvok Dingson and Kacey Rossini
Teams: Foxes, Ravens, The Storm
Game Times: Sundays at 10am, Thursdays at 1pm

FARM DIVISION (2 teams)
Contact: LauraAnne Sheridan
Teams: Crocs, Eagles
Game Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm

Open Scrimmages (vets & rookies): Daily at 5pm.

Some more exciting news..We are moving to join up with a second full sim. Due to league growth, this move will let us stretch out and provide more rewarding enjoyment for both players and fans. The move should be completed within a couple weeks. You can still find the current rink at the same place, so never fear, come on over here and check it out!