Haynes Hockey League
HHL Regular Season
BAHA provides many opportunities for adults to start or continue playing hockey! All Adult Hockey Programs are for players 18 years of age and older. All programs (excluding the Weasels) are co-ed.
Division Descriptions
Alpha League
This is the highest level of competition in BAHA and there is no maximum skill limit. The average player in this league has played AA/AAA or higher High School hockey (MN, MA, etc.), Junior A/B, Senior A, any form of College (NCAA, ACHA), or professional hockey.
*At minimum, you must have played High School, Junior, or Collegiate Hockey at a competitive level to play in this League.
*If you were at this level years ago and are looking for a place to enjoy your older years, look to our VHW (over 40) or our Bravo League.
Recommended self-ranking: 4 or 5
Bravo League
The level of play in this league is fast, aggressive, heads-up hockey. The average player in this league is a high-level athlete with the ability to play a fast-paced game. They may have High School or lower level College/Juniors background and may have been coached at one point in their hockey career. This player knows the game well and positioning, stick handling and skating are natural to them. Alpha League players
who are no longer at the top of their game may also play here.
*If you have played NCAA, ACHA, Junior, and/or Stingers’ level within the last 3-5 years, you do not belong in this league.
*If you play at this level and are over 40, you could also look to our VHW League.
Recommended self-ranking: 3 or 4
Charlie League
The average player in this league has been playing hockey for several years and understands the fundamentals. Players may have been coached throughout their hockey career. While they may have learned the game as an adult, this player can skate well and is aggressive on the puck. As an adult who picked up the game, this will most likely be the highest level they will compete in. This is a league focused on winning, and overall team performance. They have an intermediate knowledge of special teams and game strategy. Many of these athletes have played High School Hockey at a lower level (A/AA) years ago. These players can all pass, shoot and skate at a competitive pace and are looking to improve their team play.
*If you have played Collegiate Hockey or Juniors within the last 20 years, you do not belong here. Recommended self-ranking: 3
Delta League
The average player in this league knows the fundamentals, intermediate positional strategy, and basic knowledge of special teams. This player likely started playing as an adult and has been playing for 4-10 years. The focus on individual skills and team fun is based on overall improvement in skating, stick handling, positioning, and game play. This player may be advancing quickly from the Echo League or due to age/injury
can no longer keep pace with Charlie League play. This player can be skilled and yet enjoy the slower, novice level, pace of play.
*If you have played Varsity High School, Juniors, or any level higher, you do not belong here. Recommended self-ranking: 2
Echo League
The average player in this league has a basic understanding of the fundamentals and is focusing on improving. They have knowledge of at least one position and may be learning others. They enjoy playing for the comradery and social aspects as much as for the personal improvements they are making on the ice. These players may be older, having played hockey for a very long time, or newer to the game and just learning.
*At minimum, this player has played at least 1 year of organized hockey. They must be able to stop in both directions and always maintain control. They know where to line up on all face-offs, offsides, and the other basic rules of the game.
*If you need help learning any of these skills, you should join the Greenhorn League. Recommended self ranking: 1
VHW League
This league is for players who have previously played, or currently play in the Alpha, Bravo, or Charlie Leagues and are looking for a high-skilled slower pace game. There is no maximum skill level for this league. Players should have either HS, Junior, or College hockey experience; however, it is not necessary if the player has extensive experience as an adult.
*You must be 40 years or older to play in this league.
Recommended self-ranking: 3 - 5
HHL Teams
All the 2026-2027 teams in the Haynes Hockey League
Alpha
Bravo
Charlie
Delta
Echo
VHW
Questions? We've got answers! Contact Dave at dweaver@bozemanhockey.org
