Darien Hockey League

Darien Hockey League is for those players that are ready for team play. These players are drafted on Darien Hockey League teams which play against one another once a week throughout the session. This league is designed to further educate the player with the rules, positioning, and game strategies needed in hockey to become a competitive but fun player. This is also the developing stages for parent coaches to further their interests in coaching. The parent coaches will be guided by Chicago Hawks coaches towards learning techniques and strategies needed to develop their coaching principles. Players who sign up for the league will participate on Saturday and Sunday. Teams will be on a rotating schedule for Saturday morning practices and Sunday games. The Basic Rules of hockey are taught at this level.

Equipment Requirements: HECC approved helmet with an expiration date on the sticker, USA Hockey approved face mask, hockey stick, shoulder pads, hockey pants, protective gloves, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, hockey skates and neck guard.

USA Hockey Registration: All players must register online with USA Hockey. All coaches, assistant coaches and bench helpers must register online with USA Hockey.

If your player is a goalie, please email climo@comcast.net PRIOR to registering for the in-house league.  Coach Climo will give you instructions on how to register.



In an effort to offer an opportunity for a third ice slot each week, all DHL players are eligible to participate in Drills for Skills for a 50% discount.

Drills for Skills and Power Skate are one-hour classes intended to help players maintain and further develop their hockey skills in preparation for in-house league or travel hockey. Drills for Skills classes are high intensity with many repetitions in all drills allowing instructors to recognize the needs of each player and provide personalized direction for their further development. The reinforcement of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting will all be taught in a non-contact environment.

DHL players can opt-in to the Drills for Skills sessions for a 50% discount during the DHL registration process.