Five teams from Flint partied in the Soo for the weekend. The hockey was good, but the fellowship was better—big fun for most. During the Flint Oldtimers’ last game, pictured here with the Gears Beer Hockey jerseys, Paul Martel became extremely dizzy. Paramedic, Mike Galajda, was on hand and took action. Local paramedics delivered Paul to a local hospital for testing and was cleared to head home Monday afternoon. Paul is one of five of our players over 70 years old.
BTW: Larry Ollearis from All Black Hockey Sticks joined our team and brought his trailer of sticks to the tournament. Look for updates on when we will have Larry bring the trailer to Flint where you can save on shipping and grab a nice twig!
Eclectic Hockey League
Sunday morning hockey has gotten even more competitive. We have a lot of the players from the former Sunday evening A league joining the fun. Find schedules, stats and more at hockey.gears.beer
Doan’s Winter Classic
Skating under the lights outside is special. We generally skate Wed & Fri nights if the conditions are right. Get on the list if you want to be in the know.
The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 8th. Register using the form below. Limited to 24 skaters and four goalies. No visitors or plus one’s allowed in barn due to space.
We need to decide if chipping in for food to be ordered or all bring a dish to pass. Always nice to contribute a bit more to help support Jim’s efforts which are much appreciated!
Help us support Sam in his fight against brain cancer!
Date: September 14, 2024
Time: 4pm-9pm
Location: 3560 Casey rd. Metamora, Mi. 48455
Event Highlights:
Live music by Paresthesia: (Earl Mayhew’s band)
Enjoy a night of incredible music from the local band Paresthesia!
Food:
Hamburgers and Hot dogs will be available starting at 5pm. Please bring your own drinks.
Raffle:
Take a chance at winning some great raffle prizes or participate in the 50/50 raffle-all for a great cause.
Games & More:
There will be yard games and other fun things to do. Do not forget to bring your chairs!
Tickets-$25 donation:
Purchase ahead of time on Venmo @Claudine-Zach or contact Claudine for alternative ticket purchase options989 598-4396
Support Sam:
Every dollar raised will go directly towards Sam’s expenses since he is unable to work during his treatments to support his family. Your support can make a dramatic difference in his fight against grade 4 Glioblastoma.
Can’t attend?
Consider donating on Venmo to @Claudine-Zach to help Sam in his battle.
Join us for a fun-filled evening and show your support for Sam. Together we can make a difference for Sam and his family!
The EHL Board meets at 10:30 am in Skaters Bar on Sunday, September 15th. The EHL Board consists of the team managers from each team and Commissioner Dave.
There is a drop in skate on September 15th at 11:30 am until 12:45 pm. Book a spot on https://app.perfectskate.com with Gears Beer 40+ list.
The first games are on September 22nd. Times are 9 am, 10:15 and 11:30.
Three 12 min stop time.
Please register for the season with the form below. Your USA Hockey Number for the 24/25 season is required.
Registration is open for the Flint Lapeer Oldtimers 50+ Ice Hockey League on Monday night for the 24/25 season.
Please complete the League Interest form on our website to give us the ability to contact you about league information as well as potential tournament invitations. We collect your name, contact information, preferred position, and experience. This information is only available to league managers.
Cost: $393/player
143 player max.
Game Dates
Sept: 23,30 Oct: 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov: 4, 11, 18, 25
Dec: 2, 9, 16, 23 (NO GAME DEC 30) Jan: 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb: 3, 10, 17, 24
It is important to register and pay at least half of the league fee as soon as possible to be involved in the upcoming season. The first step is to update your USA Hockey registration.
