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Fall League Info

Fall League Info

Quick update on upcoming fall ice hockey.

Early Sunday – former EHL

Team managers are meeting on August 24th to review bylaws and get organized for the season. Talk to your team rep for more information.

Wednesday 60+ League

Looking like we will have a 60+ league late afternoons. Not sure as I’ve not heard directly from the rink but rumor has it that we can put together four teams at least.

Fall 50+

Registration is open for the fall season. Visit CrystalFH.com to register. Grab your USA Hockey number for 25/26 first.

Flint Arrows Hockey Club

Rory Sayers is organizing a 50+ draft league for Tuesday nights at Dort Event Center. They have a full player list from what I’m hearing.

July 2025 Hockey Update

July 2025 Hockey Update

We are halfway through July, and the rink is a cool place to hang out and play with my “old” friends. 

Crystal Fieldhouse is repairing a glycol link in the South rink. Work is progressing, but for economic reasons, they are delaying the full completion until mid-August. Those compressors in the back take a beating in this hot weather.

Just to remind you, the rink will be hosting the Sunday morning league. I’m sure I’ll be subbing during the beginning of the season for Budtenders, but I plan to skate Mondays and Wednesdays primarily, with some Fridays mixed in. Contact Darrel or the rink with any questions about the early Sunday league.

Rory Sayers is working with Dort Event Center to start up a 50+ league on Tuesday nights. I’ve sent over the interest form submissions to Rory. He can be reached at 586-651-0000 for any questions about the upcoming league. They have enough skaters to run the four-team league. There won’t be more teams as the game times would be too late.

Gears Beer Hockey is continuing its dominance for the Summer League with a 5-1 record and only 9 goals against. (8 if you subtract the error where Murray swept the puck in the net on an attempted crease clear:) We are halfway through the short season. Summer nights at the rink are unique. While the locker rooms can be brutal, it is a relief to skate around. After the skate, it is generally a bit cooler outside, also. I’m considering a BBQ one night at the end of the season. Let me know if you are interested in a late-night burger after our games!

My Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein CBD Balls are available by request. $20 covers the cost to make up 20. They are 50 mg CBD and about 3 mg THC. Recipe is available on iHemp Michigan.

CBD Salve or Balm is available. I’m making up another batch, and the summer version has more beeswax to remain stable in the hot weather. A one-ounce deodorant-style tube is only $20 cash and has over 3,000 mg of CBD. The 2 oz tin is $50.
FYI: It will not get you high or cause you to fail a drug test.

June Hockey Update Video

June Hockey Update Video

Quick update on a new league forming at Dort Event Center. Draft league of 50 + players. Rory Sayers, David Gregg are working on it. Tuesday or Thursday nights 8:3010:30 game times potentially. Sign up as interested at: https://gears.beer/50-invitational-league/

Crystal Fieldhouse will have second sheet back in July. UM Flint will have two house teams this season, putting more pressure on available ice time.

Championship shirt design is available by request. Check out the Gears Beer Hockey 24/25 Champs shirt design for example:)

Wednesday 3pm skate time is filling up with a fast skate.

Blueline CBD Balm Sticks are only $20 at rink or buy online at https://ihempharvest.com Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls are available upon request.

Run a sheet in a fraction of the time using Perfect Skate.

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50+ Invitational League

50+ Invitational League

Work is underway on a 50+ Draft league for Tuesday or Thursday evening at Dort Event Center in the Fall.

Games will be held 8 pm – 10 pm.

Our goal is to have four teams of 12 or 13 skaters and goalies. The teams will be drafted by team managers.

Complete the form below to stay up to date and get in on the draft.

50 Draft Interest

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League Play Update

League Play Update

The 50+ Summer League is seeking to grow to eight teams. Pass the word around as we have a short window to get the season draft and schedule set for the June 2nd start.

I recommend registering and paying at the rink to avoid potential loss of data by registering online, but here is the link if your brave:)

Fall Leagues

As communicated at the end of last season, I’m turning the Sunday morning league over to the rink. Look for details closer to the season start in September.

There is talk of a new 50+ league during the week at Dort Event Center. The hope is to have games on Wednesdays and Thursdays with up to six teams. This will be a draft league. Contact David Gregg if interested at 810-252-7538 or Dgregg@vet-con.us

Drop In Hockey

Wednesday at 3 pm at Crystal Fieldhouse is a great skate and we could use more skaters. Show up with $20 cash. A few guys are on rotation for collecting and paying the rink, I’m not in charge:)

If anyone wants to build a hockey list and run some ice, consider using PerfectSkate.com to shave hours off organizing the skate. For pennies a player the system reminds skaters and provides an easy way to contact your list. The players can manage their ice time from their phone.

Still only $89 per stick!

Since its inception in 2011, Larry has offered single piece, carbon fiber, lightweight hockey sticks for only $89. What else has stayed the same in price for that time? Now shipping is $25 from USPS due to their surcharge for the length, but you can skip that!

Looking for the latest and greatest? Check out the Ultra-Lightweight 18K version of his stick! Or customize a stick of your own with only a three stick minimum.

It all starts with the Blade Comparison chart. Check out the curves on these babies!

Contact Larry with your stick selection and he will meet you at 96 and Spencer Rd in Brighton for handoff! Larry also pulls a trailer around to rinks as he attends tournaments and events. See his “On The Road” schedule on the website. You can also request a visit for your location. Call Larry at 831-687-8425 or email info@allblackhockeysticks.com

CBD Balm Sticks for only $20!

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Gears Beer Hockey Shirt

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