League Overview

The SSO-MHL, sanctioned by the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association and USA Hockey, offers several levels of competition again this year. The Youth Program is divided into the following classifications: A,  AA (Mite through Midget), High School, Girls, and Junior C. 

It has been a fundamental goal of this league to provide all kids the opportunity to play spring hockey through the creation of new classification and rule changes. The rule allowing a minimum number of kids who have played either A, AA, or AAA to play down in certain classification for spring was adopted for two reasons; 1) so that kids could play on the same team with a relative or friend and 2) so that kids no longer interested in playing at those levels would have a place to play. This rules was not implemented so that coaches could recruit the best players available in those classification in an attempt to win each game by a lopsided margin. Teams requiring special scheduling considerations (tournaments, etc.) must submit them in writing at the time of application.

Players must compete at their 2008 - 09 playing age level (see age classification chart) and may now participate on 2 teams as specified in the MAHA annual guide book.  The league, however, does not permit this within the same classification.  In other words, a player can be on a Bantam Select team and a Bantam A team in the league but not on 2 Bantam A teams. 

All participants, players, coaches and team officials, must be in good standing with the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) and USA Hockey.

All players must have proof of their USA Hockey insurance and all teams must be rostered with USA Hockey prior to their 1st game.

In most divisions, league play will begin April 1st, and end no later than May 24th;
the latest playoffs will begin will be May 30th or at the conclusion of the regular season whichever is earlier.  When league play begins and ends for your team is driven by the scheduling calendar that you provide us that let us know when your team is available to play.  Also, consider that most teams prefer to take a 10 day break for Easter vacation as well.