The 2026–27 SOL season is coming, and so are some exciting changes!

SOL has grown tremendously over the past few years—not just in the number of players participating, but in the range of experience and skill levels represented throughout the league. With that growth, we’ve continued to listen to feedback from players and captains and look for ways to make the league more competitive, more balanced, and better suited for player development.

One concern we’ve heard consistently is the significant skill jump between the current C and B Divisions. At the same time, the current B Division has developed a very wide range of skill levels within the division itself. Both can make it difficult to find the right competitive fit for players.

So, it’s time for the next step.

A few years ago, we began restructuring SOL to create better-defined levels of play. This season, we’re continuing that work by expanding our division structure and splitting the current B Division into two divisions. The goal is to narrow the skill range within each division, create a more natural progression between levels, and give more players a place where they can compete, develop, and have fun.

The attached 2026–27 SOL Season Information document explains the new structure along with other important information for the upcoming season.

Please read the entire document before registration opens. There are changes that may affect which division you should register for, and we want everyone to have a chance to understand what’s changing—and why—before making that decision.

SOL continues to grow because of the people who show up every week, share their feedback, welcome new players, and help us build a stronger adult hockey community. We’re excited about this next step and what it means for the future of the league.

More players. Better balance. More opportunities to grow. And, of course, more hockey. 

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on the ice for another great season!

Stephanie Jeffrey

Adult Hockey Director

North Alabama Hockey Association

🏒 End of Season Wrap-Up: The Stats, The Champs, and The Chaos 🏒

Well… that’s a wrap, folks.

Over the course of 23 Sundays, 361 members laced ‘em up across 5 divisions, forming 26 teams and battling through 190 games of questionable line changes, heroic backchecks, and at least 47 “that was definitely offsides” debates.

And somehow, miraculously, we all survived.

🏆 Your Champions:

• A Division: Letco
• B Division: Flamingos
• C Division: Gumps
• D Division: Puck N Lucky
• Over 40 Division: TOC

Congratulations to all of our champions—proof that hard work, teamwork, and just the right amount of chirping still gets it done.

🔥 Moment of the Season:

Let’s talk about what might go down as league folklore…

In the semifinal round, Hustle & Glow snapped the Bandits’ three-year reign in an absolutely unhinged 18-round shootout.

EIGHTEEN. ROUNDS.

At that point it stopped being a shootout and became a psychological experiment. Goalies were questioning life choices, shooters were digging deep into moves they learned in 2009, and everyone else forgot how many rounds had already happened.

Some say they’re still out there shooting.

🍻 Final Thoughts:

To everyone who played, subbed, reffed, scorekept, showed up late, left early, argued about ice time, or insisted “one more game won’t hurt” — this league doesn’t run without you.

You made it competitive, you made it fun, and most importantly… you kept it just the right side of chaos.

Now go rest those legs, ice those knees, and start convincing yourself that next season is definitely the year.

See you back at the rink. 🏒

Steph