NCHL
Game Days, Locations & Times
Tuesday Games at the Worcester Ice Center - 9:40 PM
Thursday Games at the Worcester Ice Center - 9:40/ 10:40 PM
Thursday Games at Lake Ave/ Buffone Arena - 9:00/ 10:00 PM
Games
There will only be one game per team, per week. Games will be limited to 50 minutes of ice time and 10 minutes for cleaning
Games are formatted 15/15/15. First two periods will be run time. The third period will be run time until 5 minutes left in the game, then it will be stop time.
Buffone Arena
Buffone Arena is located at 284 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604. There is only one rink at this location.
Locker Rooms are through the lobby and to the left once you enter the rink.
Worcester Ice Center
The Worcester Ice Center is located at is 112 Harding St, Worcester, MA 01604. There are two rinks and a brewery at this facility!
Please review the two TV Screens upon entering to see which rink you are on and what locker room you are in. Locker Rooms are numbered.
WHAT DO TEAM FEES INCLUDE
All costs for the league are included within the team fee. Your team fee pays for the ice time, two referees, and a scorekeeper that plays music for warmups and during stoppages throughout the game.
Jerseys
All teams are required to provide their own jerseys.
It is always recommended to have a light and dark jersey.
WHO CAN PLAY
This is an adult league. All participants men and women, are required to be ages 18 and up
Spring 2026
The Upcoming Season has 10 teams and will be 16 Games Long. The first games are on January 6th and January 8th. The season will conclude on April 21st & 23rd. There are no bye weeks scheduled.
13/ 14 Game regular season and 2/3 playoff games depending on division size. If you lose your playoff game, you still play the full 16 games.
Tuesday Games at the Worcester Ice Center - 9:40 PM
Thursday Games at the Worcester Ice Center - 9:40/ 10:40 PM
Thursday Games at Lake Ave/ Buffone Arena - 9:00/ 10:00 PM
Team Fee is $4,800
Payment Plans are available at no additional charge.
Deposit of 50% is due upon signing up.
First installment of 25% is due on February 13th and the final installment of 25% is due on March 13th.
RegisterOops!
You have unsaved elements
Please save or cancel the pending changes to the elements within your page and then try saving again.