IC Summer Leagues

About Our Leagues

Our Summer Leagues feature 3 competitive divisions designed for elite and developing players to stay sharp during the offseason.

The 3 v 3 Elite League showcases current and former players with NHL, AHL, ECHL, European professional, NCAA, major junior, and Junior A experience. Players are drafted onto sponsor-named teams including Gordo’s Tacos & Tequila, Raising Cane’s, The Saloon, and Title Wave. Teams compete throughout June and August, followed by playoffs and championship night.

The Ice Castle Prospect League is built for high-level Midget AAA, junior, and college hockey players. Games are played 4 on 4 with no checking, creating a fast-paced environment focused on skill development and competition. Players are placed on sponsor-named teams, jerseys are included in the cost, and teams are coached by experienced staff along with current and former professional players.

New for Summer 2026, the Futures League is designed for the next wave of rising talent looking to develop their game in a competitive summer setting. Like the Prospect and Elite Leagues, players will be placed on sponsor-named teams with jerseys that are included in the cost. This division gives younger advancing players the opportunity to gain experience, improve skills, and compete alongside other motivated athletes in a structured league environment. More details, including format and sponsors, will be announced soon.

How To Watch

All games are FREE to the public to attend! Also, all games will be broadcasted on Tenband.TV!

When

Games will be from June to August

Game Length & Rules

Elite League:

-3v3

-16 minute games (Two, 8 minute periods)

-Each team plays 2 games per night.

Prospects & Futures League:

-4v4

-20 minute games (Two, 10 minute periods)

-Each team plays 2 games per night.

Format for ALL Leagues:

- Game 1

-Game 2

-Finals (weekly championship)

Standings:

Round one win = 1 point, Consolation win = 1 point, Finals win = 2 points

RULES:

-Penalties are penalty shots with chasers. Players must wait until player touches the puck to leavethe blue line behind the player taking the penalty shot. The play is live and players can pass to their teammate on a shot. First violation of leaving early is a warning, the 2nd is an additional penalty shot. If two shots are called, the 1st shot will not have chasers.

-Intentional icing is a penalty shot.

-Half court rule - can’t regroup past center ice/red line after possessing puck in the offensive zone. Violation results in lost possession.

-Pucks are in play off of the netting above the glass.

-No faceoffs other than center ice.

-One timeout total allowed per game. Either team can use it.

-Clock stops in the last minute of period, during penalty shot, injury, puck out of play, and timeout.

-Overtime is a 3 min running clock period followed by sudden death shootout.

2026 IC Summer Leagues

Season 3 of the IC Hockey 3v3 Elite League at the Ice Castle Arena

Season 2 of the IC Hockey Prospects League consisting of players with collegiate, junior, and/or midget AAA experience.

Season 1 of the IC Hockey Futures League consisting of players with midget AAA experience.