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Les Coqs win their 2nd FHL Championship
Les Coqs went an impressive 9-2 on their Road to the title. The squad eliminated Les Cones, Les Rayons and finally the Swamp Donkeys en route to the promised land.

Croft takes FHL Playoff MVP
Chad Croft lead Les Coqs to their 2nd franchise Cup victory and claimed the Frontyard Cup Playoff MVP. His postseason was impressive as he posted 20 points in just 11 playoff games.

Toe Dragons win 2nd Cup
First they crushed the Cheese then outlasted the Mooseheads and Finally out played Les Pylones to secure a 2nd title and the first in 9 years. The Toe Dragons are your Season 11 Backyard Cup Champions

MacDonald takes the MVP
After a solid postseason, Ryan MacDonald was announced as the Toe Dragons Playoff MVP. Playing in all 11 games for the Dragons, Mac posted a +20 through the Backyard Cup Playoffs.

Les Pylones will meet Toe Dragons in the Backyard Cup Finals
Les Pylones advances after a 2nd straight Game 5 series win over Les Castors on Tuesday Night. This sets up a Finals rematch from 9 seasons ago ... It also marks the last time either of these two clubs were in the position to play for the Backyard Cup.

Toe Dragons Reach Finals after 9 seasons of Futility
The Toe Dragons set the bar high winning the Backyard Cup in their inaugural season back in Season 2. Thursday night they dispatched of the Mooseheads to reach the Finals for just the 2nd time. They now await the winner of Game 5.

Coqs will face Swamp Donkeys in FHL Finals
Les Coqs advance to their sixth Frontyard Final in 8 seasons. Donkeys will appear in their 4th consecutive FHL with their ONLY Championship coming vs Les Coqs in 2020. The Roosters will look to claim their 2nd title in Franchise history and first since 2019.

Donkeys are headed back to the Finals
Mike Weed buried 2 goals to help lift the Swamp Donkeys to Series win over the Tip Insects and clinching their 4th straight FHL Finals berth.

Roosters Claim their 5th Commissioner's Cup
Les Coqs won their 9th straight game and as a result they collected their 2nd consecutive Commissioner's Cup and fifth in franchise history.

Pylones CLINCH the Founder's Cup for SEASON XI
Les Pylones skated to a 3-1 victory Monday Night and in doing so clinched their 2nd consecutive Founder's Cup as they top seeded team in the BHL Regular Season.

BHL represented well at QTC
10 BHLers Squared off in the GRAND FINAL of the Queenstown Cup to cap off a great week of Hockey !!

GOONS "A" finalists, GOONS "B" 5th Place
The Travelling Goons "A" squad faced of with the Underdogs of Christchurch and suffered a 7-2 defeat in the Tourneys Grand Final.

OUR FERNZ
Seven Hockey House participants were named to the 2024 New Zealand Ice Fernz. The team will compete in the IIHF Division 2, Group B tournament to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, 1-7th April 2024.

The Hockey Film Released Internationally on Vimeo
After a nearly a decade in production, FINALLY on December 9th, 2023 The full length documentary "THE HOCKEY FILM" featuring the BHL and several of it's members was officially internationally released on the Vimeo streaming platform. This is filmmaker Chris Aylward's first full length film and can be found by by simply clicking this image

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Ritchie Hopkinson surpassed 400 points. No other BHLer has passed 300.

Chamberlin Signs with Long Beach Shredders
BHL Season 10 Rookie of the Year Caleb Chamberlin has signed a contract with the Long Beach Shredders of the USPHL Premier League. The team already boasts one BHL player, as Kobe Hryhor signed with the club earlier this year as well. Good to see the boys getting some shine !!!!

Toe Dragons Secure a 4th Place Finish at Nationals
This past weekend marks the first time an individual BHL Franchise entered and competed in a IIHF run event. The result, a 4th place finish on the national stage. Congratulations to the leadership group of Markku Multaharju and Mike Kadlec for rallying the troops to play a solid tournament.

Goons finish 3rd on Home Ice
The Hockey House was represented well as the Travelling Goons and Toe Dragons ended the Inaugural National Prems League Tournament with 3rd and 4th place finishes.

Dragons & Goons VS New Zealands Best
This WEEKEND our very own Toe Dragons & Travelling Goons will face 4 other teams made up of the best Prems players in the 1st ever Auckland National Premier League Championships.

Castors Banner Drop
Members of the 2023 Backyard Cup Champion Les Castors assemble to witness their Championship Banner be unveiled Tuesday Night

Kozak Collects the Hardware
Les Castors forward Ondrej Kozak's incredible Season X performance was capped off with 4 BHL awards to go with his Backyard Cup Title. One of the most prolific BHL campaigns in recent years.

GOONS eyeing up the Competition for a hometown Tournament
November 11th/12 will see Our Travelling Goons stay close to home while competing in the Premier Ice Hockey National Championship Tournament held by NZIHF in Auckland. The Team will be announced in the coming weeks.

BARTEK hits the SHOW in Season 11
Newly minted Kiwi, Bartek Ewertowski has completed his quest to earn a BHL starting Role and has minted himself as the #1 for the MOOSEHEADS franchise entering Season 11.

NZBHF set to Re-Launch in 2024
New Zealand Ball Hockey Federation has announced that it will re launch in 2024.

HHANZ is HERE
Hockey House Athletics New Zealand Incorporated launches in 2023 with Season 11 of the BHL/FHL as it's flagship. HHANZ is a brand new national governing body that will cater to the student and adult athlete with various hockey based activities.

FREE SKATE SATURDAY
No Sticks, No Pucks , No Nets .... Just Music , Lights , Ice and some fun to be had to wrap up the season with those who mean the most to us ... All are welcome, as many Kids, Wives, Girlfriends, Friends whoever you want to bring out is 100% FINE by US ... SATURDAY , APRIL 22nd @ Paradice Avondale 5:30pm - 6:30pm

FENDOG FINALLY GETS HIS CUP
Congratulations to Les Castors defenceman Devin Fennell who after 11 years , 9 seasons , 145 games , including 52 postseason games has finally hoisted the BACKYARD CUP.

BACK 2 BACK
LES RAYONS collected their 2nd straight FHL Title in their 2nd consecutive Sweep of the Swamp Donkeys in the FHL Finals.

McKay Leads the Way
The MOOSEHEADS are the first finalist in the Hockey House Playoffs after completing a ridiculous 4 goal comeback in Game 3 vs the ICEHOLES to complete the sweep and clinch a spot in their first Backyard Cup Final Series.

ICEHOLES Meltdown
Iceholes are eliminated from the BHL Playoffs after falling victim to a monstrous comeback for the Mooseheads in game 3. The franchise will select 3rd Overall in the SEASON 11 Draft.

Klicc Klacc stands alone in Postseason Games Played
Massive Congratulations to Kyle Kaliniak on becoming the player who has participated in the most Playoff games in Hockey House history Tuesday Night. Klicc Klacc has been a point per game player in the postseason and has 4 FHL titles to his name thus far. To cap off his 71st game he added an apple as the Donkeys cruised to a 7-2 win in Game 2.

Cones drop Coqs in Game 5
Aaron Kumar and Les Cones completed one of the greatest upsets in FHL Playoff history as the LAST PLACED team knocked off the FIRST place Roosters the FHL cup favorite.

Sun Sets for Les SOLIELS
Sunshines drop the fourth game to Les Pylones 6-3. Les Soliels are eliminated from the 2023 BHL Playoffs

CONGRATS to GAZZA
Gary Goodall was OUR winner for two tickets to the TRANS TASMAN Series Opening Night Game.

SAUCE'D out of the Playoffs
Goaltender Jaiden Pert did everything in his power to keep the Sauce in the Playoffs including taking Game 2 to OT and taking Game 3 into a 2nd OT. The Sauce will now pick 2nd in the FHL Rounds of the Season 11 Draft.

VOTE FOR YOUR 2023 All-Star STARTERS !!
CLICK the IMAGE to place your vote HERE for the STARTING LINEUPS of ALL 4 of the 2023 BHL and FHL ALL-STAR Teams

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RECAPPING the GOONS Down Under

Queenstown Cup RECAP
RECAPPING a CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

Travelling Goons taking Home the QUEENTOWN CUP Again !!
After an epic week of Competition the squad went 5-0 and captured the B Division of the Queenstown Cup

Griffin lands with Sauce

Semi - Pro Tendy takes EBUG Role for BHL Playoffs
Spencer Robertson will be in the pipes for the BHL playoffs as an Emergency Back Up Goaltender. Currently playing in the WOSHL in Canada, Spencer is relocating to Auckland in early 2023.

Welcome to the SHOW, Bartek !
After being dealt to the Sunshines prior to the Season 10 draft, Bartek will return to the Mooseheads to take on the starting role after the exit of Noah Finley. Finley will shift his talents to North America as he chases his ice hockey dreams.

Legend Lost for NZ Ice Hockey
The New Zealand Ice Hockey Community mourns the loss of one of it's greatest sons. A fun loving teammate , around which championships can be built , the glue guy ! CLICK THIS IMAGE to Give a Little to Dale's family.

Roosters setting the pace at the halfway point.
Les Coqs have been dominant in the FHL to start the season and find themselves at the halfway mark with a strangle hold on top spot in the division and the entire Frontyard. Can they keep it up?

DRAGONS finally on the BOARD
The Toe Dragons sealed their first win of the season with a 6-4 victory over the Iceholes Monday Night.

BLOCKBUSTER as Henry joins Suns
The trade will see Saskatchewan newcomers Kobe Hryhor , Nathan Fisher and Kiwi sniper Jimmy Bates join the BLACK and GOLD. Meanwhile, the Suns will inject one of the BHL's originals into their franchise with the addition of Scott Henry. He is joined by returning BHLer Alex Hefford and rookie Ryan Nickelchok.

Back 2 Back Champs drop 3 straight to start Season 10
Top Cheese has sustained its slowest start out of the gate in the history of the franchise. The squad has had several subtractions of core players with injuries and personal commitments. Can they turn things around ? Time will tell

GIVE a LITTLE - Jeff Avery
Our good friend and Dunedin Thunder Head Coach , Jeff Avery is in a fight for his life after suffering a sudden heart issue last week. Friends of the Family have started a GIVE a LITTLE Page to raise funds to aid with the families needs and Jeff's eventual operation and recovery. PLEASE CLICK the image and do what you can to help this Family !!! https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/jeffs-recovery-fund

Ratcliffe makes his PRO debut w the Quad City Storm of the SPHL
The single season record holder for BHL Points (81) & Goals(50) made his Prefessional debut today and recorded both his first assist and first goal in the process. Big Congrats to Jake on an amazing accomplishment and we look forward to following his career.

Getting GOONED in OTAGO !!!
GOONS finish 7th in the first stop of the 2022/23 tour with a fine showing at the Kiwimasters in Dunedin. Despite finishing w a 2-3 record the boys had a solid hockey trip and made some memories along the way ... UP NEXT defending the QUEENSTOWN Cup in January of 2023.

Sunshines steal the Sasky Boys
Les Soliels used their #3 Pick in the draft to acquire Saskatchewan native Kobe Hryhor and then used their pick at #11 to select Nathan Fisher to keep the harmony as the roomates with now suit up side by side in their Rookie BHL season.

Caleb Chamberlin Selected 1st Overall , Dickson picked 2nd
West Auckland Admirals young star, Caleb Chamberlain was selected with the first pick in the 2022 BHL Draft by the Toe Dragons

Draft Night SUCCESS
The Hockey House held it's Annual Party for the first time Post Covid and it went off with a Bang !!!

Every HOUSE has a Garden !!!!
The GARDEN is HERE !! The Hockey House helped to launch a program for kids to learn the game in all it's forms. The Teams made their debut this term and started the season with 2 wins !!! GO CARDINALS GO

Back 2 Back Champions
Top Cheese claimed thier 3rd Backyard Cup in 5 seasons and thier 2nd consecutive Cup as they go Back 2 Back with an Overtime Game 3 win.

FROZEN SWEEP for the ALL STARS
The 6th annual FHL AllStar Game started the evening off with the Frozen River Conference winning a nail biter of a game that ended in a 5 round shootout victory. There affiliate squad the Frozen Lake Conference Cruised to an 8-1 win in the 9th Annual BHL Allstar Game for a clean sweep by the French named Hockey House Squads !!!

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2022 BHL & FHL ALL STARS ANNOUNCED
The participants for the 22 BHL and FHL All Stars have Been ANNOUNCED !!! CLICK THE IMAGE for the FULL ROSTERS !!!

Les Cones Playoff Hopes Melt
Its back to the drawing board for Les Cones as they recieved the final nail in their Playoff coffin Monday Night dropping the opening round series 3-1 to FHL's Top Seed and FHL Cup favourite Les Rayons. A reset saw the baby Pylons pick up several familiar faces and add some new blood to the group .... The task now is choosing their core for Season X ... There will be some tough calls leading into the winter however there is some comfort in knowing that they hold the 3rd selection in the FHL Portion of the 2022-23 Draft.

INSECTS EXTERMINATED
Another day has come and gone ... and so has another team as the TIP INSECTS fell to the rival Fishsticks in Game 4 and were ELIMINATED Thursday Night. A not so memorable 2-12-1 regular season was followed up with a gutsy playoff performance in a tight series that really could have gone either way. Sometimes you just run into a hot goalie at the wrong time. The Insects were able to take advantage and put together a late year push under the guidance of Co -Capos Eustace Harvey and that bodes well for the future. The team should benefit in Season X from securing the rights to veteran Alex Trottier as well as securing #1 pick in the FHL Portion of the Draft.

THEN THERE WERE 5 ... SUNS have Set
LES SOLEILS fought hard and to the end but it was not meant to be as they were ELIMINATED by number 1 seed Les Phoques 3-1. Congrats to Tayler & Mason Kennedy on a successful season as Leadership for the new look Sunshines. A .500 season is nothing to be ashamed of. Looking ahead the pieces are in place to give the franchise a much needed boost in 23'.

BUCHERONS Swept by ROOSTERS
The regular season turnaround was impressive. The exit was NOT. After a 4-10-1 season in 21', a change in leadership with new Captains Tristan Worley & Carey McGregor installed by new GMs Ian Wannamaker & Reid Cole resulted in the LUMBERJACKS posting a stellar 11-3-1 Record. A solid base is now in place .... They now hold the 6th Overall Selection in the FHL Season X Draft

THEN THERE WERE 6
The Iceholes & Les Pylones have been swept from the playoffs in the opening round ... The Holes will pick 2nd in the Season 10 BHL Draft while Les Pylones will select 3rd Overall

IT's Playoff Time !!!
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FRONTYARD CUP PLAYOFFS Begin
The wait is over and the Playoffs have Begun !!!!

TRADE DEADLINE COMETH
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18th @ 11:59pm the TRADE DEADLINE arrives !!!!

Season 2 of Ridin’ Pine … Coming March 1st
Fresh off a ship with the Goons … the boys are coming in HOT 🔥 for Season 2.

RIP - BLITZER
The New Zealand Hockey world lost a gem this week with the passing of Robert Blitz, the man responsible for givin Wellington hockey players a place to skate in the Capital. He Will Be Missed !

Queenstown Cup Champions
The Travelling Goons kicked off the 2022 Tour with their 1st ever Tournament Title !!!

GAME ON for SEASON 9
FINALLY the wait is OVER !!! Selection Camps opened Saturday Night in Auckland with Preseason Games Scheduled for Monday and Tuesday Marking Opening Night League Wide !!!

The new Hockey House Online store is NOW OPEN !!!
Products for All BHL, FHL , Travelling Teams and the Ridin' Pine : Chronicles from the 4th Line Podcast !!! CLICK The IMAGE to Check the shop

The RESULTS are IN !!!!
FOR FULL RESULTS Click the IMAGE ... FULL Rosters will be updated by midnight TONIGHT !!!!

The Results Are IN !!!
Holy Toledo .... Of course .... A technical difficulty on the greatest day ever !!! The NEW Link to the Draft will be Resent out SOON .... Puckdrop has been rescheduled for 2pm PLEASE Subscribe to the Hockey House Youtube channel and you will be notified as soon as we have completed the Upload ... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBazHsUDLe3RJLS-TN1A29Q CONTINUE TO DAY DRINK .... The show will begin shortly Apologies , Punchy

RPC4: Gettin Trashed w AJ Galante
CONFIRMED : Former Danbury Trashers GM and Star of the Netflix documentary UNTOLD: Crime & Penalties will join the bench for an Episode of Ridin' Pine: Chronicles of the 4th Line with Punchy, Langer & Somertime !!!

WATCH: The 2021-2022 Hockey House RESET 2.0 Entry Draft
Click the video player in the bottom corner of this page to watch as we go Virtual with the RESET 2.0 - Sun, Oct, 10th @ 1pm

Ridin' Pine on Spotify and more
Ridin' Pine: Chronicles from the 4th Line is now available across multiple platforms. Support the show by following and enjoy the Full Library of Episodes

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Pre Draft Events CANCELLED - PreSeason Postponed - Hockey House Draft to be presented ONLINE !!!

The Legend Returns
The Legend and BHL co-founder Ryan “Langer” Langford returned to the Hockey House for the ODR series !!! Posting a 3.60 GAA and 2 shutouts he helped lead the Travelling Goons to a solid performance on the Road as the team went 4-1 on the Tour !!!

Lottery Winners : MOOSEHEADS & FISHSTICKS
The MOOSEHEADS will pick at NUMBER ONE in the RESET Hockey House ENTRY DRAFT …. LIVE …. September 25th @ the GLEN EDEN PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

21 BHLers Named to West Auckland Admirals 2021 Roster
Fan Favourite, and 2021 Backyard Cup Champion, Justin Daigle will return as Captain of the West Auckland Admirals and he will be joined by 19 other BHL players as well as one who will serve as a Coach ...

SWARM Name 24 BHLers to OPENING DAY ROSTER
The Botany Swarm scouting of the Backyard Hockey League this summer has been successful as the club names 24 current BHL players to final roster. Selections include 8 players that will make their NZIHL debuts in 2021.

Top Cheese Capture thier 2nd Title
Top Cheese Captured thier 2nd Title in franchise history after they handed Les Phoques their 2nd straight loss and clinched the series victory 3-1. The club faced serious adversity with several of thier top players on the shelf for Game 4 but a top notch team effort got the job done.

Jake Rattles off 34pts in the Postseason to snag MVP
Jake Ratcliffe ripped off a record 34 points (19g 15a) in the BHL Postseason and capturing the Blair Clark Memorial Trophy for BHL Playoff MVP. That gives him a ridiculous record setting total of 28 Games 73 Goals 37 Assists and 110 Points for SEASON 8.

SWAMP DONKEYS Complete the Goal
The Swamp Donkey dominated thier way through the 2020-2021 Regular Season with a 14-1 record ... They continued thier dominance by recording a 9-1 record and capturing the Frontyard Cup for the first time in just thier 2nd year of exsistence.

Moon Named FHL Playoff MVP
Rob Moon was named the Most Valueable Player for the 2021 FHL Playoffs after tallying 13 goals , 7 assists and 20 points in just 10 games . Moon was also a + 21 and potted 3 Game Winning Goals for the Donkeys en route to thier first Championship !!!

New Episode of Ridin' Pine CLICK HERE
Episode 7 - Nicknames and 99s ---- CLICK THE IMAGE or The video player below to hear the next episode of Ridin' Pine : Chronicles of the 4th Line presented by the Hockey House NZ

GOONETTES take the GOLD
The 2021 Travelling Goonettes have won the 1st tournament they have entered .... Takin home the GOLD in the Social Grade of the Dunedin Woman's Challenge Cup tournament over Easter weekend !!!

Finally a Different Frontyard Cup Final
The Swamp Donkeys will make their FHL Finals debut after promptly sweeping their way into the dance with 3-0 series wins over the Fishsticks and the 3 -time Champion Sauce. Their Their opponent is Les Coqs, the defending Frontyard Cup Champions who will make their 5th straight FHL Final.

Goonettes Set to Debut
April 2nd will mark a BIG milestone in the evolution of the Hockey House ... For the first time an all female squad will play and represent the Hockey House in tournament competition. The Travelling Goonettes will touch down in Dunedin to compete in the Dunedin Woman's Challenge Cup competition April 2nd -5th. Our ladies will compete in 6 games over 5 days with some girls entering thier first ever competition... FOR THE ROSTER / SCHEDULE & More ... Click the IMAGE

CONFERENCE MATCHUPS SET to BEGIN
The Final 4 Teams in each league have been established, Two of these these 8 teams will raise Cups in April !!! Who Ya Got ??

THEN THERE WERE 8
8 Teams season ended in 1st Round defeat …

ALL STAR GAMES SET for March 27th BHL / April 3rd FHL
The BHL All Star Games are set: BHL ASG - Saturday March 27th 4:15p FHL ASG - Saturday April 3rd @4:15p

Ridin' Pine Salutes Hockey Dads
NOW ... You can listen to the newest episodes of RIDIN' PINE: Chronicles from the 4th Line ... right here by using the video player below !!!!

HOCKEY RETURNS : SUNDAY
After 0 Cases in 5 Days ... PLAYOFF HOCKEY IS BACK !!!! The quests for the CUPS resumes SUNDAY @ 4:15pm

Hockey House Playoffs POSTPONED
For the second straight week the Hockey House Playoffs have been postponed due to a Level 3 restriction being placed on Auckland ... We will reschedule the opening round as well as the remaining playoff schedule when the country returns to Level 2 . STAY SAFE and take care we will return to the ice soon ...

HOCKEY HOUSE launches a PODCAST
The Hockey House Presents : Ridin' Pine : Chronicles from the 4th Line ... The Podcast !!! ... Each week our hosts Punchy, Langer & Summertime will discuss the BHL/FHL, Hockey this , Hockey that and everything and anything else that comes up. The Latest Episode is at you finger tips just use our Media player or simply click this image !!!!

Rattles hits 50 in 15 games
After one BHL season he is already the 38th highest regular season point producer in the history of the BHL which began in 2013. Top Cheese forward Jake Ratcliffe capped off a ridiculous Season 8 with a 5 goal performance to pot #s 46,47,48,49 and an empty netter to end the BHL Regular Season with a record shattering 50 Geno season. 50g in 15 games WOW GRETZKY TOOK 39 GAMES … Suck on that WAYNE !!!

GOONS set To Resume South Island TOUR ... Rosters for Kiwimasters
The stage is set and the Travelling Goons will hit the road again as they continue the 2021 South Island Tour with a stop at the KIWIMASTERS Tournament in DUNEDIN. CLICK the Image for the ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT and Follow the GOONS via the LIVE SCORING TAB !!!

GOONS KIWIMASTERS NAMED
The 2021 Travelling GOONS South Island Tour continues March 2-6 in Dunedin, New Zealand as the Hockey House will send 2 squads (1x"A" & 1x"B") .... HERE ARE OUR GOONS !!!!! Click Image to see Rosters !!!

ICEHOLES Clinch 2nd Consecutive Founder's Cup Trophy
The Iceholes have clinched the Founder's Cup for the 2020-2021 as a result of Monday Night's Les Phoques victory over Les Castors. The Polar Beers now sit with a record of 10 - 2 - 1 with two games remaining. The Founder's Cup is awarded yearly to the BHL Squad that tops the regular season standings. This is the 3rd win in Franchise history for the Holes.

Swamp Donkeys CLINCH 1st Place in FHL and the Conference
The Swamp Donkeys have CLINCHED Top Spot in the FHL after a big win over Les Cones ... The Orange Squad now sits at a stellar 12-1 record with two games remaining and now await the 4th Seed in the Frontyard Conference. Rookie Jon Parenteau also leads the FHL scoring race and is 2 points ahead of the rest of the field.

Final Wildcard NAMED for Les Phoques
A familiar face will return to the BHL as Les Phoques have named DMan Jack Hull to their roster as their Wildcard selection. The veteran spent 3 seasons with Top Cheese and won a Backyard Cup in the process. He will join the team this week in time for the playoff push.

TRADE : ICEHOLES & TOP CHEESE
The Iceholes have TRADED a Roster Spot left open by original Wildcard Choice Jacques Prinsloo to Top Cheese ... FOR ... BHL Rookie of the Year Candidate Robert Weeks ... Top Cheese then used the roster spot to re- acquire one of their veterans Tyrell Peak who makes his return to the Hockey House from the BHL UFA Pool.

PUCK YEAH! We Got Some Talent in the Hockey House !
Our Co Founder Punchy sat down with Logan Swinkels of the PUCK YEAH! crew to discuss a crazy 2020 and a talent filled Hockey House for 2021 !!!!! Check it out here with our new PUCK YEAH Tab and find the boys on all your podcast platforms !!!! FOR THE video check out our video player BELOW

The Red Machine finally gets the MVP Back
Les Pylones will finally see the season debut of reigning BHL MVP Alex Polozov who has been sidelined since July with an upper body injury. After accounting for 62% of the Red Machine's offensive output in 2019-2020 his presence will be a welcomed addition to the squad as they sit in last place of the Frozen Lake Conference.

Lumberjacks & Sauce Swap Forwards : Mildwaters activated, Cao Exits
The Bucherons have sent forwards Karl King and Ben Johnston to SAUCE for forward Ace Flores and the rights to Melody Cao's roster spot. Cao is moving back across the pond in 2021 … Les Bucherons also use the roster spot to sign sign FHL UFA Steele Mildwaters. Will it be the final move of 2020 ?

Kennedy Brothers UNITE : COVID stops Entry for Suns TOP PICK
The Sunshine's offence received a boost as Mason Kennedy will join the squad in 2021 alongside his brother Taylor in time for the playoff push. Kennedy was added to replace 9th overall pick Danika Phillips who's arrival in NZ has been delayed due to COVID 19 travel restrictions.

First TRADE of 2020
The 1st TRADE of 2020 is now complete and it has major implications for the FRONTYARD !!! Click the image for all the Details !!!

FAMILY MATTERS
After Sunshines Goaltender Grace was asked to fill in for her brother Tommy's Les Pylones Squad vs her other Brother Shaun's Les Phoques the stars aligned for MUM !!! The opportunity to see all three BHL Harrison's in one game at the same time ... Sources say MUM was challenged to down a DOUBRO before capturing this long lasting memory !!!

KORCZAK gets his 1st BHL GOOSE EGG
Paul Korczak recorded his 1st career BHL shutout as he filled in for Les Castors in a 10-0 win Thursday evening. The Dragons tendy is enjoying his 1st full season as a BHL Starter after being acquired at the Trade Deadline last year and as a result being instantly promoted to the BHL. After winning FHL honours as the Top Goalie in 2018/19, Paul has personified what it means to begin in the Frontyard then develop into a Backyard everyday player ... Awesome work Bud !!!

TOP CHEESE duo playing on another level
Through just 9 games Jake Ratcliffe and Justin Daigle have amassed a ridiculous 70 points between them ... It’s like they are in a video game !!!

SEASON 8 PREVIEW: MOOSEHEADS
After a quality inaugural season the Moose have shuffled the line ups and will look to change their fortunes in 2020.

SEASON 8 Preview: ICEHOLES
The defending Founder's Cup winners had another disappointing playoff exit .... Can they fix that and ride the wave into the playoffs !

SEASON 8 PREVIEW: TOP CHEESE
After the biggest single game collapse in BHL playoff history in Game 5 ... and 5 core players exiting ... where does the Green Machine go from here ?

SEASON 8 PREVIEW : SUNSHINES
New GM Tandem ... New Goaltender ... What else is new with the expansion SUns as they enter year 2 of the franchise ?

SEASON 8 PREVIEW : THE CHAMPS
After winning the franchises 2nd BACKYARD CUP whats next for the Beavers ?

POLOZOV named Impact Performer of the Year
Les Pylones forward Alex Polozov accounted for 62% of his teams offence in 2019 making his win for Impact Performer of the Year absolutely unavoidable to be awarded to anyone else except the Russian ex-pat. NOSTROVIA NOSTROVIA … FOR FULL LIST Click IMAGE

Chad Croft named FHL MVP
Les Coqs recieved yet another feather in the cap after seasoned veteran Chad Croft was named FHL MVP at the BHL Draft over this past week after posting career numbers in every major category and helping lead the Roosters to their 1st Frontyard Cup Championship !!! FULL LIST HERE

JJ on the move, TRADED to Top Cheese
Just seconds before the clock expired the Cheese sent the 15th pick overall in the BHL draft to cross division rivals the Iceholes to secure veteran Dman Joel Jefferies. JJ will reunite with Dpartner Justin Daigle whom he won a cup with in 2014.

Grace returns Home to Go NUMBER ONE
Grace Harrison became the first female player to go #1 in the BHL Entry Draft when she was selected by Les Soliels this past week. The Goaltender has returned from a seriously successful stint overseas with the NCAA St. Lawerence Saints. After 4 seasons abroad playing 96 games over 4 seasons and posting solid numbers (9.22 Save% & 2.18GAA) she will return home to join in the summer fun with her 2 brothers who already reside in the backyard.

VESPER Selected 2nd Overall
The Mooseheads selected Max Vesper with the 2nd Overall selection in the 2020 Hockey House Draft. Vesper spent the last 2 Seasons playing in Canada for the Bardford Rattlers of the Jr.A Greater Metro Hockey League. His experience overseas and with the home town West Auckland Admirals will see him make an immeadiate impact with the Moose.

Sunnylaw Social Club will perform at the 2020 Draft
The band Sunnylaw Social Club will be on hand to perform for the Hockey House Community at the 2020 BHL Draft !!!

The MOST stunning Comeback in BHL Playoff History
After trailing by 3 goals .... Les Castors mounted an amazing comeback behind Matt Fuscic's Hat Trick .... Watch the game of the year by clicking the image !!!!

Finally Les Coqs get the job done !!!
Les Coqs have claimed thier first Frontyard Cup with a shutout in Game 5 !!! After thier forth consecutive Finals appearance, they defeated the Sauce to claim the Title after 3 seasons as the runner-up .... relive the magic by clicking the image !!!!

Finally Les Coqs get the job done !!!
Les Coqs have claimed thier first Frontyard Cup with a shutout in Game 5 !!! After thier forth consecutive Finals appearance, they defeated the Sauce to claim the Title after 3 seasons as the runner-up .... relive the magic by clicking the image !!!!

Finally Les Coqs get the job done !!!
Les Coqs have claimed thier first Frontyard Cup with a shutout in Game 5 !!! After thier forth consecutive Finals appearance, they defeated the Sauce to claim the Title after 3 seasons as the runner-up .... relive the magic by clicking the image !!!!

GAME 5 - Winner Takes ALL
Who will become the first franchise to add a 2nd Cup to thier trophy case ? Click the Image to TUNE IN LIVE right here !!!

WILL THE SAUCE MAKE IT FOUR ?
Watch the Final Game of the the FRONTYARD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP right Here ... Just click the image !!!!

Les Coqs in another tough spot in the Finals
Les Coqs skipper Jeremy Parker will need to rally his squad to avoid elimination in the FHL finals when the puck drops for Game 4, Tuesday Night !!! Set a Reminder to catch it on YouTube right HERE …

Castors just One Game Away
Les Castors find themselves up 2-1 & 50 mins from becoming the first BHL franchise to secure a 2nd Backyard Cup !!! Can they hold off the momentum gained by the Cheese in Game 3 ? Set a reminder To watch GAME 4 on YOUTUBE right here ...

Catch the Finals on YouTube
The 1st LIVE Competitive Ice- Hockey in a LONG TIME !!! Watch The Backyard & Frontyard Cup FINALS LIVE on YouTUBE !

Punchy & SomerTime go LIVE with the GOUCHE n Rosey
Hockey House Co Founder Cam "Punchy" Green and FHL Co-Founder Aaron "SomerTime" Somerville will join Kerry Goulet & Paul Rosen this coming week to discuss lockdown life, life, restarting the sport here in New Zealand and much more … Check out the Gouche LIVE podcast presented by The Hockey News simply by clicking the image .

The BHL FINALS - PREVIEW
The end of a 2 month hiatus is just around the corner ... Are you ready for the FINALS ? Here is all you need to know about the 7th BHL Championship Series ... CLICK The IMAGE

FHL FINALS PREVIEW - Sauce Vs Coqs PART IV
History repeats itself as for the 4th straight season the Sauce and Les Coqs will meet in the Frontyard Cup Championship Finals ….. HERE IS YOUR PREVIEW .... CLICK THE IMAGE

VOTE - THE Hockey House Awards
With the Season on PAUSE .... Please Click the Image to Cast Your VOTE for this years Hockey House Annual Awards !!!!

Sauce Take Virtual FHL Title
During the current Global Pandemic of COVID-19 the 2020 Hockey House Playoffs are POSTPONED indefinitely for the health and safety of the public. NO PROBLEM … OVER the Virtual FHL Playoffs have a winner !!!

Comeback for the Ages !!!
After losing both games 1&2 and not even recording a single goal ... Top Cheese puts together a magical comeback to record 3 consecutive Wins to claim the franchises 4th Nicholas Betty Memorial Trophy as Backyard Conference Champions !!! Top Cheese will meet Les Castors in the The Backyard Cup Finals when Hockey House play resumes following the current global pandemic.

Roosters clinch 4th Straight FHL Finals Berth
After dropping the opener of the series 6-1 ... Les Coqs turned the corner and rattled off 3 straight wins including two straight shutouts to slam the door on any aspirations the Lumberjacks had of progressing through the playoffs. This sets up a 4th straight FHL Final Series vs SAUCE. The series BEGINS following the Global Pandemic.

HOPPY DIALED IN
Iceholes Goaltender Mikey Hopkinson has been absolutely in a zone in 2020. After posting BHL bests in wins(11) losses (1) GAA (2.37) he has continued into the postseason putting up a 5-1 record while posting a ridiculous 0.83 GAA and 3 shutouts. If the Iceholes can capture the big prize it will be Hoppy's inspired play that takes them there.

MARCH on Fire
Top Cheese forward Kyle March has been on Fire in the 2020 BHL Playoffs. Tallying 9 goals through just 5 Playoff contests including 2 goals and the Game winner in Game 3 to help keep the Cheese dreams for a Finals Berth alive. He currently leads all BHLers in Goals for the postseason and the runner up is Les Castors forward Eric deWit (7) who has played in 8 contests.

How SWEEP it is !!!
Les Castors (6-2) closed the book on the Sunshines season with a 5-1 rout to take their 3rd victory and a clean sweep of the series. In doing so the secured the franchises 3rd Caleb Lindsay Memorial trophy and will now await the winners of the Iceholes and Top Cheese series as their dance partner in the Backyard Championship Final.

Play it Again ... SAUCE
A 3-2 win over the expansion Swamp Donkeys proved to be the boost needed to catapult the 3 time defending FHL Champions, SAUCE to their 4th consecutive Finals … They Now wait for Les Bucherons and Les Coqs to battle it out for the remaining spot in the Frontyard Championship Series

BRONZE - Congrats to OUR FERNZ
The New Zealand Woman's National Team the Ice Fernz returned from Iceland and the 2020 World Championships. The Hockey House had huge representation as 8 FHLers travelled and competed for their country !!! WE congradulate our girls : Jasmine Horner Pascoe, Rachel Park, Rachel Neville-Lamb, Jaime Jones (RAYS), Sophie Harold (SAUCE), Terryn Bruce (Donkeys), Lochlyn (CONES) & Alex Hyde (UFA) and the rest of the 2020 Fernz on their shiny new jewelery.

SUSPENDED: Bench Brawl
After last weeks Bench Clearing Brawl ... The punishments have been dishes out …. Who are the Bad Boys and what effect will it have on the Conference Finals ? CLICK THE IMAGE

ALL STAR GAME RESULTS
The BHL & FHL All Star Games were a great spectacle and both games didnt dissappoint as the Frozen Lake (BHL) won easily 10-2 while thier lil brother the Frozen River (FHL) also picked up the WIN with a 6-3 performance.

FHL ALLSTAR ROSTER
The Annual FHL ALLSTAR GAME will be played at 7:15pm on March 3rd from Avondale Square Gardens Here are your FHL ALL STARS :

BHL ALL-STAR ROSTER
The Annual BHL Allstar Game will kickoff March 3rd @ 8:30pm HERE ARE YOUR BHL ALLSTARS :

HOLY CRAIG !!!!
The BHL's Mooseheads went to the UFA Pool and have signed a couple O' Beauties from the West Auckland Admirals…. the Craig Brothers, Nick Craig & younger brother Tim will join THE SHOW to fill the void and help as the orange tide heads down the final stretch to the playoffs …. BHL Veteran Nick will make his Season debut and Tim will make his BHL debut TOMMORROW NIGHT @ 7:15pm with the expansion MOOSEHEADS.

VOTE HERE for the FHL & BHL AllStar Games !!!
For The First Time EVER ... YOU CHOOSE THE TEAMS !!! VOTE as Much As You like and SHARE !!! CLICK THE IMAGE to get Voting !!

Vortanov To Join the DRAGONS
Two Week 10 trades have helped the TOE DRAGONS add a perenial sniper in Robin Vortanov and given Paul Korczak a much desired opportunity to prove himself in the Backyard. For all the Details CLICK THE IMAGE

Vortanov To Join the DRAGONS in a Big Move
Two Week 10 trades have helped the TOE DRAGONS add a perenial sniper in Robin Vortanov and given Paul Korczak a much desired opportunity to prove himself in the Backyard. For all the Details CLICK THE IMAGE

ON ICE / OF ICE Officials Symposium DECEMBER 1st
The Hockey House Brass is happy to announce that they w will hold thier 2nd ever Officials Symposium on Dec 1st from 3pm

Don't Be A DICK !!!
Sunshines forward Róbert Hidvégi has been dealt a ONE ROUND suspension from the Hockey House front office and disiplinary panel. CLICK THE IMAGE for a better breakdown of the incident

SEASON PREVIEW: Les Phoques
The defending BACKYARD CUP Champions have thier hands full to repeat ... The Coqs have one more hurdle on the road to feeling that same glory … This Summer all the answers will be known … for now …. Click The Image

SEASON PREVIEW: Top Cheese
After claiming the 2nd Founder's Cup as Top Regular season team, reaching the BHL Finals for the 3rd time in 4 seasons and a 3rd straight FHL Title. What do the Guys n Girls in Green have in store for SEASON 7 ??? ….Click the Image ….

SEASON PREVIEW: Top Cheese
After claiming the 2nd Founder's Cup as Top Regular season team, reaching the BHL Finals for the 3rd time in 4 seasons and a 3rd straight FHL Title. What do the Guys n Girls in Green have in store for SEASON 7 ??? ….Click the Image ….

SEASON PREVIEW : TOE DRAGONS
After a surprise relocation that left the Roster empty .... Th The Dragons have bounced back in a big way !!! Even FHLers are making the Jump to THE SHOW in Season 7 .... For the FULL Preview CLICK the IMAGE

SEASON PREVIEW: LES CASTORS
The net is SECURE with one of the country's best … what about everyone else ? Ladies and Gents your season preview for Les Castors ...... CLICK IMAGE

EXPANSION JERSEY REVEAL
THE 8th FHL Franchise .... the SWAMP DONKEYS !!!

Travelling GOON Swag AVAILABLE
The Travelling Goons will become the tournament team representing the Hockey House and they will compete in their first tournament in Australia this coming January. Limited Edition Travelling Goons SWAG will be on sale to help funraise for the trip along with some raffles come Draft night !!!!

LOGO REVEAL : The 8th BHL Club
The 8th Franchise in BHL History : MOOSEHEADS

LOGO REVEAL : The 8th FHL Club
The 8th FHL Team And affiliate to the BHL’s MOOSEHEADS ... Introducing the SWAMP DONKEYS.

REUNITED : Punchy & the Travelling Goalie
Hockey House President, Punchy Met up with a familiar face while in Toronto ... Adrian Mizzi aka. The Travelling Goalie. The duo have reunited to record a podcast together in Toronto and will have an opportunity to skate together as they will suit up for a inter squad game with Adrian’s home club, Ghetto Blasters.

TOP PROSPECT: New Zealand born Jonsson will enter the BHL Draft
Kyle Jonsson has been a constant contributor with the Botany Swarm and will cut his teeth in the Backyard this summer after declaring himself eligible for the 2019 BHL Expansion Draft. summer after declaring himself eligible for the 2019 BHL Expansion Draft.

TOP PROSPECT: TK to debut in the Summer of 2019
Talented forward and former Christchurch Red Devil, Tayler Kennedy has declared eligibilty for the 2019 Expansion Draft … The backyard just gained some flat out SPEED

TOP PROSPECT: Rooooooney is bringing the FLOW to the Backyard
West Auckland Admirals forward Taylor Rooney will bring his talents to the Hockey House this summer as he declares himself eligible for the 2019 Expansion Draft.

TOP PROSPECT : Former Devils/Thunder Tendy Declares for 2019 BHL Draft
The former Christchurch Red Devils and Dunedin Thunder goaltender has declared eligibility for the 2019 BHL Expansion Draft ... Things are interesting in the pipes with several open starting spots available. CLICK the image for Canaday's Profile

Relocated SUNSHINES
Robbie Chamberlain And Greg Davis fulfilled a dream .... To bring a team they dreamed up years ago and give it New life ... May we introduce to you the Sunshines .... the 7th Franchise in BHL history and thier affliate FHL club the RAYS

SEASON BEGINS WITH A BANG
The Admirals are now undefeated at home since August 2017 when they lost Game 1 of the Birgel Cup Final. Since then, They began a home ice winning streak that currently sits at an unreal 13-0. The West Auckland Admirals are a staggering 26-5 at the Pirate Ship since the Hockey House j jumped on board as a sponsor of the club. NEXT HOME GAME July 13th /14th @4:30p vs the Botany Swarm.

6th ANNUAL BHL AWARDS - ONE WEEK TO GO
The BHL Awards return FROM THE KINGSLANDER......THIS FRIDAY ---- Buddies, Hockey, Life !!!

NOMINEES are IN ... It's Party Time !!! #bhlawards2019
JOIN US Friday June 7th from 7pm ... LIVE @ the Kingslander for the 6th Annual Hockey House Awards ... Click the Image for the NOMINEES of 2019 !

ICE BLACKS BEGIN QUEST FOR GOLD
The New Zealand Men's National Squad hits the ice in Mexico City today after a full training camp in Vail and Aspen Colorado. The training Camp saw our boys go 3-1 in exhibition play and set them up for a beauty drive for Gold at thios weeks World Championships. The Ice Blacks feature a plethora of BHLers including, Steve Mawson (Iceholes), Blake Jackson (Top Cheese), Nick Craig (Iceholes)and several more. GOOD LUCK BOYS Livestream will be available here: http://bit.ly/2XyNbPA

Parity Dream A Reality for the Seals
6 Teams 6 Champions 6 Years ... Meet the Newest BHL Champion .... Somerville a BHL Beautician .... Click the image for his Journey to hoist the Cup !!!

POLISHED AND READY
The 2 grandest prizes in Recreational Men's Hockey in New Zealand are ready to be handed out and get new names added to them ...

Can the Seals Close it Out ?
After jumping to an early lead in the series Les Phoques were stiffled in Game 3 with Top Cheese's best effort of these playoffs. Canthe Seals raise the cup or is thier a Game 5 in store ?

Will we see a 3rd GAME 5 ?
Les Coqs fought back to pick up thier 3rd postseason win and first of the series. They have 50 mins to extend thier season, stop a 3peat and force a deciding GAME 5 !!

3-Peat for Sauce
Top Cheese affiliate, SAUCE (5-2) captured thier 3rd consecutive title as the FHL Champions by defeating a familiar foe Les Coqs 3games to one !!!

Thier Phoquing Year
6 seasons , 6 teams , 6 champions .... It was destiny for Les Phoques (8-2) who claimed thier first BHL Title !!! Thank God for DouBro’s !!!

Spiller Named BHL Playoff MVP
AJ Spiller puts up a dominant performance throughout the BHL playoffs to claim the Blair Clark Memorial Trophy as the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER of the 2019 BHL Postseason.

Spiller early Favourite for Playoff MVP
Les Phoques Forward AJ Spiller has been ridiculous putting up video game like statistics in the 2019 BHL Playoffs. His 11 goals & 13 assists in 24 games is tops among BHLers and the ability to make his supporting cast raise their game has been unmatched and the ability to make his supporting cast raise their game has been unmatched … If he can help raise the chalice he should take home the Blair Clark Memorial Trophy with ease.

DO or DIE for Holes / Cheese
The Iceholes (4-3) tied the series in the Backyard Conference Championship. The defending Champions, Top Cheese (2-2) couldnt get it done in Game 4 setting up a pivitol Game 5. Game 5 goes Thurssday Night @ 8:30pm

It's a THREEMATCH
The FHL Finals are set .... For the 3rd straight season since the leagues inception the same 2 clubs will meet in a 5 game series to determine the Champions of the Frontyard Hockey League. The two previous seasons resulted in both Series going to the maximum 5th game. The Roosters have been on the losing end twice but this time enter as the favourite to take the Silver Prize.

Korczak's Back to Back shutouts send Coqs to 3rd Final
Paul Korczack put together Back to Back shutouts to lead Les Coqs (2-0) to thier 3rd straight FHL Final. Korczack has been absolutely unreal this season. Through the regular season and playoffs he has posted a 15-3 record, 1.37GAA, 930Save% and 6 shutouts. His efforts thus far have Les Coqs as the favourite the take it all in the Frontyard this season.

Castors Draw First Blood
Les Castors (1-0) shook off some rust as they debuted in the Frozen Lake Conference Finals vs Les Phoques (2-2). The Beavers climbed out of a hole after falling behind 3-1 on the strength of Seals forward, Scott Henry's Natural Hat Trick. Despite being badly out shot Les Castors completed the comeback and take the series lead 1-0 with Game 2 set for Tuesday.

Top Cheese fight to Tie Series 1-1
Top Cheese (1-1) came out as a much different Team in Game 2 of the Backyard Conference Final as they collected a 4-3 win over a shorthanded Iceholes (3-2) club in the 2019 Hockey House Playoffs. The teams will now enjoy a decent recovery period before hitting the ice in a Matinee on Sunday March 10th for Game 3 .

The BHL's most brutal rivalry enters it's 5th installment
This series will mark the 6th consecutive Conference Finals appearance for the Iceholes ... The 5th vs Top Cheese ... The series opens Tuesday Night @ 8:30pm ... Get your popcorn ready !

Holes & Seals face tall tasks in Conference Finals
After surviving the grueling opening wildcard round of the BHL playoffs the Iceholes & Les Phoques will face a pair of 11-4 teams in Top Cheese & Les Castors respectively. The BHL's top two clubs will need to fight off the survivors if they plan to return to the Finals in 2019.

Dragons spoil the party and head to the course ....
After dropping thier 3rd straight game in the Wildcard R Round ... The Toe Dragons find themselves headed to the golf course .... They will be joined by Les Pylones who finished 2-1 but had their party spoiled by the Dragons who fought back in the final game to stop the Pylons 2nd round dreams.

Upsets & Number 1 Picks
Les Pylones and Les Phuques will fight for the 1st Overall pick in the 2019 BHL entry draft. The game is part of the BHL Wildcard round. Surprisingly both teams are currently 1-0 so the winner will also most likely secure the 1st Pick & advance to the Conference Finals with a Win !

Special K lands first FHL Scoring Title
Kyle Kaliniak capped off a record setting year by posting 30 points and winning the FHL Scoring Title. The mark of 30 points is the highest ever in the history of the Frontyard. Kyle's 21 assists are also tops in the history of the feeder league. He will now look to lead the Sauce to a 3rd straight FHL Crown.

Unexpectedly, Rindelaub wins the Shooting Star Award as BHL's Top Sniper
Many thought the impact of Joel Rindelaub shifting from the crease to playing forward would have been a rocky transition. Rindy had other plans though, as he won the Shooting Star Award, given to the BHL's top Goal Scorer in the regualr season. Flanders led all BHLers in Goals (18 - tie), Game Winners (4), and PP Goals (2). His 26 points also had him tied with linemate Dylan Dickson for the team lead with Top Cheese. Can he keep the hot streak alive in the Playoffs ?

Ritchie claims 2nd Consecutive Pack Hunter Award
Iceholes captain and the BHL’s Career Points Leader, Ritchie Hopkinson locked up his 3rd career Pack Hunter Award as the BHL’s Top regular season point producer. Ritchie now sits at 253 career BHL points in 83 regular season contests. The player in 2nd ? Steve Mawson with 159.

Hopkinson claims back2back BHL Scoring Titles
Iceholes captain and the BHL’s Career Points Leader, Ritchie Hopkinson locked up his 3rd career Pack Hunter Award as the BHL’s Top regular season point producer. Ritchie now sits at 253 career BHL points in 83 regular season contests. The player in 2nd ? Steve Mawson with 159.

Cheese claim 2nd Founder's Cup as BHL's Top Team
The defending Backyard Cup Champion, Top Cheese won two straight games to claim the pole position for the 2019 BHL Playoffs. The franchise's 2nd Founder's Cup came on the heals of tying the Castors with a 11 - 4 regular season record. It came down to the head to head results to determine the top spot and the Cheese took the season series 3-0.

Cheese claim 2nd Founder's Cup as BHL's Top Team
The defending Backyard Cup Champion, Top Cheese won two straight games to claim the pole position for the 2019 BHL Playoffs. The franchise's 2nd Founder's Cup came on the heals of tying the Castors with a 11 - 4 regular season record. It came down to the head to head results to determine the top spot and the Cheese took the season series 3-0.

RENEPHOONS claim Title as Frosty Fours Trial Season Concludes
The Renephoons went undefeated (8-0) to claim the title of the Inaugural Frosty Fours in Wellington last Sunday. After a successful trial season. The league will reassess reconfigure and relaunch in early March with a full campaign !!!

The Travelling Goalie set to stop in the Hockey House
Adrian Mizzi aka. The Travelling Goalie will make a pitstop in the Hockey House to participate in the Hockey House's New Year's Resolution Scrimmage on Monday, January 7th @ 9:15pm. FULL STORY CLICK THE IMAGE

2019 FHL ASG Rosters Announced
This will be a showcase of the BHL's development league as the top players from the Frontyard Hockey League take centre stage in the 2019 FHL ASG , Saturday, Jan 19th at 5:30p LIVE from Avondale Square Gardens !!!

2019 BHL All Star Game Rosters Announced
Talent is a luxury in what is sure to be the fastest paced recreational game this country has ever seen when the 2019 BHL ASG drops the puck Jan 19th at 6:45p LIVE from Avondale Square Gardens !

Hay Brothers faceoff for bragging rights before Christmas holidays !
After Andy's club gave younger Bro Josh's Squad a hiding 9-1. The brothers are now 1-1 against each other in BHL action with the rubber match set as the Highlight 8:30pm game Dec 20th. Someone will have bragging rights over the holidays !

STEEL vs FHL Superseries Begins
The first of six games kicks off Sunday featuring all 6 FHL clubs vs the Auckland Woman's Premier Club. The STEEL are coached by BHLer Rachel Park and feature a half dozen active and former FHLers. The competitions focus is to help the women prepare for thier national competition and give the FHL the opportunity to see how they fare against some stiff competition.

Trade sends Tobin Back To the Arctic
TRADE : King on the Move To see the Tale of the Tape of the Latest Hockey House Trade CLICK the image

A 4-Player deal will see Kieran Judge return to Top Cheese
The tradewire never stops in the Hockey House. To see the Tale of the Tape for the latest trade in the Hockey House Click the Image !

Hockey House Presents: Frosty Fours Wellington
The Hockey House Presents: Frosty Fours, an interactive 4 on 4 league created specifically for the dimensions and environment in which it will be played ... Teams will begin play on Wednesday, November 28th , and will compete in a 8 week , 10 game season with series based playoffs that will help to continue to establish and unify the Wellington community while showing the support of the broader New Zealand Ice Hockey Community along the way. To register your interest and receive a player package via email please send an email to Matt Kent at mattykent1@gmail.com OR Us here at the Hockey House by emailing frosty4s@backyardhockey.co.nz

Hockey House Brews Debuts
The Hockey House launched 3 new beverages into the alcohol stratosphere when they debut the three finest beverages to hit an icerink in New Zealand. First a Strongbeer Red Ale nicknamed "WILD RUSKIE" … Next the fan favourite "PUCK BUNNY PILSNER" and finally the Signature Beer "TOOTHLESS GOON". All 3 were on tap on draft night and are orderable in bottles by email punchy@nzbhl.com

Hockey House Goes Wild
Members of the Hockey House appeared in studio as a special guest of the popular NZ sports show "CROWD GOES WILD" on Friday and couldn’t be more appreciative of the experience. Buddies Hockey Life

Hockey House Goes Wild
Members of the Hockey House appeared in studio as a special guest of the popular NZ sports show "CROWD GOES WILD" on Friday and couldn’t be more appreciative of the experience. Buddies Hockey Life

Oikin assigned to Tip Insects
Toe Dragons forward Peter Oikin has been reassigned to the the teams FHL affiliate. He will dress in the Frontyard for the first time in his Hockey House career when he debuts with the Tip Insects Tuesday evening. In 37 career BHL games Oikin has 18 points and should he be able to translate translate his offensive talents to become an immediate contributor onon the Farm the Tip Insects will have another weapon.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!
Happy Halloween to you and yours from the Hockey House !!!

BHL SEASON 6 PREVIEW
Click the Image for the Pre Season Review of all 12 Hockey House Teams !!!

DRAFT HIGHLIGHT: Trades Galore
TO ICEHOLES - Stephen Mawson TO LES CASTORS - Josh Hay

DRAFT HIGHLIGHT: New Zealand Ice Blacks go 1-2-3 in the 2018 BHL Draft
Ice Blacks alternate captain Jordan Challis was selected at #1 by the Toe Dragons, Current Botany Swarm Captain, defenceman Andy Hay was taken 2nd Overall by Les Pylones and Current Ice Blacks Captain Nick Craig was taken 3rd by the Iceholes in the 2018 BHL Draft. Proving that this league is adding quality product on the ice to go with an unmatched atmosphere off of it.

DRAFT HIGHLIGHT : BEN & JERRY TRADED !!!
Co-Founders of Les Castors franchise (pictured here picking the inaugural roster at the draft in 2013) were packaged in a TRADE on Friday night which lands them side by side in the FHL to continue thier Hockey House playing careers.

BHL Brass win Twice at BHL GM Summit
The BHL Brass met on the holy ground in Tekapo for meetings to outline plans for Season 6. They then competed in two matchups vs South Island opponents. First they thrashed the HC Underdogs 12 -5 before stopping the McKenzie Bull Tahrs 6-3.

ADMIRALS WIN 1st Birgel Cup !!!
The West Auckland Admirals swept the 3 Time Champion Skycity Skycity Stampede in 2 straight games to win their first ever Birgel Cup as NZIHL Champions !! The Club is loaded with BHL Members and the Hockey House community has provided off ice entertainment for the club at all home games since 2016 !!!

DOGS V BHL @ Tekapo
HC Underdogs will face off against the Management Group of the BHL on Sat, September 1st / 18 LIVE from Tekapo, NZ

Admirals Win 1st NZIHL Title
The West Auckland Admirals swept the 3 Time Champion Skycity Skycity Stampede in 2 straight games to win their first ever Birgel Cup as NZIHL Champions !! The Club is loaded with BHL Members and the Hockey House community has provided off ice entertainment for the club at all home games since 2016 !!!

The BHL DRAFT will be held SEPT 28th @ ActivZone
The 6th version of the BHL's most anticipated day will head back to the North Shore ;-)

Canada V USA just 1 week from build
The Hockey House will be all sytems go as on June 18th as the Ice Build for the 2018 Ice Hockey Classic is set to begin !!! There's still time to volunteer ... Contact punchygreen@gmail.com

TOOTHLESS GOON coming soon ???
Could we see the launch of a Hockey House beer in the near future ??? Stay tuned !!!

USAvCANADA to REWARD BHL
CLICK The Image to buy your tickets while using the PASSCODE: IHCBHL (case sensitive) and 20% of the purchase goes back into keeping the operations of the BHL and FHL going for years to come.

WEST AUCKLAND ADMIRALS V TOP CHEESE
Thursday, April 19th will feature a huge matchup for the Hockey House community. The 2018 Backyard Cup Champions will take on the West Auckland Admirals as they prepare for the 2018 NZIHL Season.

2018 ICE HOCKEY CLASSIC - USA V Canada & Ice Blacks Outdoor Games in NZ Scheduled for June
The Ice Hockey Classic Returns ... A 3 day Tour hitting Auckland , Queenstown and Wellington. The nation's capi capital will host New Zealand's first ever International Outdoor game when Canada takes on the USA at the Cake Tin in Wellington this June. The Ice Blacks will also play the NZIHL AllStars in a pre cursor to the matchup ... CLICK Image for full story

3rd times the charm for Cheeseheads
The BHL's 4th Seed, Top Cheese ... Headed into the Ba Backyard Cup Finals and put in a dominant performance completing a SWEEP over 5th r ranked Les Castors To win thier 1st Championship in thier 3rd Finals appearance.

Déjà Vu for the Frontyard Cup
For the 2nd consecutive season the FHL Finals will go to a deciding Game 5 after the defending Champions, Sauce Tied the series with a 2-1 Game 4 Win. Game 5 will go March 29th @8:15pm

Hartsy named Playoff MVP
Winning back2back Cups is a great feat in the BHL and the icing on the cake for Andy Hart was being declared the winner of the Blair Clark Memorial Trophy presented to the BHL Playoff MVP. Hartsy tallied 14 pts (6G,8A) including 2 SHG, 1.4 PtsPG.

3rd Time the Charm for Cheeseheads
The BHL's 4th Seed Headed into the Backyard Cup Finals put in a dominant performance completing a SWEEP over Les Castors To win thier 1st Championship in thier 3rd Finals appearance.

FHL HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT : COQS V SAUCE 2
SAUCE VS COQS is officially the first rivalry in the history of the Frontyard Hockey League .... For a Full preview of their Finals matchup CLICK the above image ....

Can the Cheese make the 3rd time the Charm ??
Top Cheese(4) will meet Les Castors(5) for the 2nd time in 2 seasons and make their 3rd appearance in the BHL Finals still looking for a "W" .... CLICK the Above to Check out the BHL Finals Preview

Les Coqs win Game 3 to advance to their 2nd straight Frontyard Cup Final.
Les Coqs (4-2) has earned a berth in the Frontyard Cup Finals with a 4-1 win over the 2nd seeded Tip Insects. This sets up a repeat of the Inaugural FHL Finals with thier biggest rival the Sauce.

BHLers will head to Spain
The New Zealand Ice Blacks names thier travelling squad for the 2018 World Championships in Granada, Spain. The BHL community will be represented well with 7 players selected. CLICK Image for Full story and complete Ice Blacks Roster !

Backyard Cup WILDCARD SCHEDULE SET

How Much Action will we See ?
The BHL Trade DEADLINE is January 29th@ Ryan Noon ... Who will be Sellers ? Who will be Buyers ? Will some players chase the Backyard & Frontyard Cups with a new franchise OR will everything in the Hockey House stay the same ? FIND OUT NEXT WEEK

Do you allow bears in the club ?? Novikov one point from the 100 club
Vadim Novikov can become the 2nd Active BHL player to eclipse 100 Regular Season points with one point in tonight's game. The Russian Bear has played all five seasons of the BHL an and played for 3 franchises over his BHL career after being drafted by Les Castors, traded to Top Cheese and chosen in this year's draft by his current club Les Pylones. Novikov sits at 3rd in both Points and Goals in BHL Regular Season History.Congrats Vadim on one hell of an accomplishment !!! #BHL100club

Welcome Back BHLers
The Hockey House will resume play Jan 9th & 11th as 4 games remain in the stretch run before playoffs kick into high gearcome February.

Santa Claus Division Champions - LES PHOQUES
The BHL's Top Dog came out with the win at the Inaugural Camorra Hockey House Classic going undefeated and knocking off the number one seeded FMHockey team in the process.

Reindeer Division Champions - FISHSTICKS
The underdog club of big dreamers followed those dreams to capture the Inaugural Camorra Hoackey House Classic Title for the B Grade. The Fishsticks defeated bothe the number 2 and number 1 seed to win the title and etch their name into history !!

Making History One Stride at a Time
The Wellington Seals will play the first game ever in the history of the franchise at the Camorra / Hockey House Holiday Classic aka the chohoho17 .... Follow there story by clicking the image

Ritchie sets the Bar
BHL All - Time Leading Scorer had a game for the ages last night as he set records in two Offensive Category for a Single Game .... He finished last nights contest with a +10 rating and collected 5 Goals and 5 Assists in a 10-point night. Ritchie Hopkinson also becomes the first player in BHL History to break the 200 Point plateau. To put it in perspective ... If you added the 2nd and 3rd place career points leaders that are still active in the BHL together .... they'd still need a 16-point performance just to tie Ritchie ... Thats some video game shit .....

Less than a week away !!!
The gates to the Backyard will open when the BHL welcomes teams from all over New Zealand to compete in the first ever Camorra/Hockey House Classic to be held November 28th - December 3rd in Auckland, New Zealand. The 14 -Team Tournament will feature all 6 Hockey House franchises competing in 2 separate divisions against visting teams from out of town. The event will be a spectacle of social appreciation for the game of hockey, mixed with the passion and love of competition. Every Hockey Players Dream Come True !!!

Let the trades begin ... Cormier to Holes - Currey Returns
TRADED: Cormz is going to the Arctic and JC is headed back home !!! Click Image for the Tale of the Tape !!!!!

FHL's Defending Champs on a Roll
The Sauce (6-0) have been outstanding in defence of thier FHL title thus far in the new campaign ... They have been dominant offensively, sound defensively and remain the ONLY undefeated team in the entire Hockey House thus far.

AJ Spills Out Points with a Quick Start
BHL Leading Scorer, AJ Spiller (12G,6A) is off to a quick start helping lead Les Phoques to a spot at the Top of the BHL Table after just 6 games.

The Passing of a Canadian Icon
The BHL community will salute the amazing life Gordon Downie tonight ... The Canadian Icon lost a courageous battle with brain cancer today ... A sad day for Canadians and Music Fans the world over !!! RIP Gordie

FHL Week One RECAP
Frontyard Hockey League has dropped the puck on it's 2nd season ... Here is your WEEK ONE Recap ....

You Go Girls !! 7 FHLers named to the New Zealand Ice Fernz
The 2018 NZ Ice Fernz Travelling Squad features Tabitha Crump (Top Cheese), Fuchsia Davidson & Jaime Jones (Les Castors), Alex Hyde & Lochlyn Hyde (Iceholes) in additon, two more of our ladies were named as non-travelling reserves Terryn Bruce (Iceholes) and Sophie Harold (Top Cheese).

BHL Season 5 Preview
CLICK the Image for a breakdown of all 6 Hockey House Franchises

BHL 5 Draft RESULTS
The ActivZone in Glenfield became the Backyard where dreams come true !!! 174 players learned their fate for the dog days of summer ... CLICK THE IMAGE TO SEE THE FULL DRAFT RESULTS !!!!

The Inaugural Referees Symposium
BHL Officials (LtoR) Ian "Wanny" Wannamaker & Cam "Punchy" Green joined newly minted Hockey House Head Official Eric "Dewy" DeWit to deliver the first clinic for on ice officials in the History of the BHL. Nearly 20 players, Coaches and team representatives showed up to participate in the 3 hour session which included recapping the BHL's Rulebook, principles of maintaining control of a game and followed with an on ice session. Part 2 of the Symposium kicks off in November.

Registration for the 2017 Hockey House Entry Draft is NOW Closed
Just three weeks remain until the 2017 Draft Lottery and today will mark the closing of Registration for the 2017 Hockey House Entry Draft. The scouting season will now commence as franchises prepare to assemble thier championship squads for the upcoming season.

The Backyard Gets Some Northern Exposure
The BHL will be featured in the highly touted upcoming documentary "The Hockey Film" to be released at the Toronto and Vancouver film festivals in 2019 by Canadian filmmaker Chris Aylward.

Join the waiting list for the 2017 Hockey House Draft
The 2017 BHL Draft is Now at capacity and the waiting list has begun ..... For details on what this Now means for you if you are currently a BHL Free Agent is ..... Click the ABove image to find out ;-)

The 2017 BHL DRAFT - The Reset
FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 22ND the Hockey House will take over the Activzone on this day with the arena set up on an empty rink !!!

Daigsy on the Mend
After last weekend's NZIHL game, FHL President Justin Daigle sustained a pretty significant injury to his head. After being rushed to the hospital, he has shown good improvements as he continues his recovery in the comfort of his friends and the New Zealand Ice Hockey Community. We wish him the best in his progress moving forward and look forward to seeing him back dominating games from the blueline once again.

Canada Day marks the OFFICIAL opening of BHL Registration for Season V.
Returning Players Can Register at anytime by simply emailing bhl5@backyardhockey.co.nzNEW APPLICANTS can register interest as of July 1st.July 8th the BHL Schedule will be also released for Season V.

BHL represented on the World Inline Stage
The BHL Community is sending werll wishes and support to several BHLers who are currently in Bratislava, Slovakia representing New Zealand at the 2017 World Inline Championships running from June25th - July 1st. Pictured above from L-R : Vinnie Cistrone (BHL Alumni), Stephen Mawson (Les Castors), Maxim Kalhuzny (Iceholes), Sam Kay (Les Pylones). To Follow our boys Simply CLICK the image

The Admirals have a familiar voice !!!
BHLers have been renewed as the Gameday Voices and entertainment crew for the NZIHL's West Auckland Admirals ... CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE INFO

The BIGGEST Hockey Tournament in New Zealand History !!!
The gates to the Backyard will open when the BHL welcomes teams from all over New Zealand and Austrailasia to compete in the first ever Camorra/Hockey House Classic to be held November 28th - December 3rd in Auckland, New Zealand. The 24 -Team Tournament will feature all 6 Hockey House franchises competing in 2 separate divisions against visting teams from out of town. The event will be a spectacle of social appreciation for the game of hockey, mixed with the passion and love of competition. Every Hockey Players Dream Come True !!!

The West Auckland Admirals have a Familiar Voice
BHLers have been renewed as the Gameday Voices and entertainment crew for the NZIHL's West Auckland Admirals ... CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE INFO

Game Worn & Signed Ice Blacks Jerseys to be raffled off to the BHL Community !!!
Following the Ice Blacks 2nd place finish, the 3 current BHL players gave the shirts off thier backs to help the BHL community as they will now be up for grabs at the BHL Awards Night. The 4th annual BHL Awards will take place Friday, May 12th / 17 LIVE from The Kingslander in Auckland !!!

ICE BLACKS Take the Silver
This past week marks the crowning of the IIHF World Championships silver medal to the New Zealand Ice Blacks. The team featured several BHLers in the Mix !!! Pictured with BHL President Cam Green & BHL VP Justin Daigle are Blake Jackson (Cheese), Jordan Challis (Iceholes), Mike Attwell (Les Pylones) with thier new necklaces. The silver winning kiwis also featured FHL Head Coaches, Nick Henderson (Les Coqs) & Nick Craig (Les Coqs) www.iceblacks.co.nz

BHLERS GOING FOR GOLD
This week marks the beginning of the IIHF World Championships and features several BHLers in the Mix !!! Blake Jackson (Cheese), Jordan Challis (Iceholes), Mike Attwell (Les Pylones) as well as FHL Head Coaches, Nick Henderson (Les Coqs) & Nick Craig (Les Coqs) will vie for the golden necklaces beginning TONIGHT !!! Follow the team at www.iceblacks.co.nz OR better yet ... Get down to the Botany Forum and show your support for our boys !!!

Leaving on a jet plane .. 2017 KiwiMasters !!
BHL president Cam Green and VP Aaron Somerville will co- captain the 2017 BHL KiwiMasters team this weekend in Dunedin ... Follow the team on the live scoring tab !!

Iceholes shutout Seals to land first Backyard Title
The Iceholes watched and witnessed the Sauce complete an upset of the Top FHL team and used it as inspiration when they took to the ice in Game 5 blanking the Seals 3-0.

Cheers to our Cowbell
Richard Cowsill, the hard nosed Iceholes defenceman earned his first and only appearance in the Backyard Cup Finals. Known as Cowbell, Richard is the only remaining Icehole from the inaugural season in which he was selected in the 2013 BHL Draft. Congratulations Mate, the wait is over !!!

First Overall Draft Pick - Jordan Challis named BHL Playoff MVP
Jordan Challis ripped up the scoring table during the 2-month BHL Playoffs notching 21 points in just 7 games including the cup clinching winning goal. Selected first overall in the BHL draft, Challis paid dividends helping the Holes to not only reach thier first Cup Final but win it in the process.

SAUCE complete comeback to claim Frontyard Cup
Sauce trailed 3-0 after two periods and came thundering back to take a lead 4-3. After the Roosters tied it to send it to OT the Sauce completed the comeback with a goal in the 19th minute of the extra frame ... To become the first ever Frontyard Cup Champions !!!

Fischer Named MVP after 5 point peformance in Game 5
Edmonton native Kurtis Fischer helped guide the Sauce through the playoff landscape but saved his biggest performance for Game 5. Kurtis led the Sauce to victory with 4 third period points and added another apple in OT to help seal the victory !!!

Back 2 Back - GAME 5's will Decide Champions
Both the FHL / BHL will have Game 5's to decide Champions tonight. First Les Coqs(1) will take on Sauce(2) in the Frontyard Cup decider. Then Les Phoques(1) will take on the Iceholes(2) look to stake claim to the Backyard Cup !!! What a night it will be for the Hockey House !!!

Could Tuesday Be the last Night for the Hockey House in 2017?
Elimination games will feature the 4th evening of the Hockey House Finals as both Sauce (FHL) & Les Phoques (BHL) trail thier respective series 2-1 and will need wins to see a deciding Game 5 !!!

Hart & Betts OUT for Game 4
Andy Hart & Lucas Betts were each handed one game suspensions last week for thier part in the melee that occured with 6:35 remaining in the 3rd period of a pivotal Game 3. Both players will be unable to participate in Game 4 Tuesday Night as the Iceholes look to clinch thier 1st ever Backyard Cup.

ALL KNOTTED UP
The Les Phoques franchise clubs got back on track as both teams in each final pulled out Game 2 victories. First the Roosters used an extra frame to earn the win over Sauce in a thrilling Overtime win. The big brother, The Seals then shutout the most potent offence in the BHL Playoffs with a 2-0 win. Both Series now sit tied 1 - 1 with Game 3 on the horizon Thursday Night.

Sauce & Iceholes Draw First Blood
Thursday was an incredible night of hockey as both second ranked teams took 1-0 leads in thier respective FHL / BHL series. The Sauce knocked off 1st place Les Coqs with a grinding 2-1 OT win. Then the Iceholes dispatched of the 1st Ranked Les Phoques with a 4-3 win. Games 2 & 3 go this coming Tuesday & Thursday with a scheduled 7:15p Puck Drop

Seals join Roosters as franchise reaches the final in both leagues !!
Less than two weeks after thier FHL Affiliate Les Coqs qualified for the Frontyard Cup Finals Les Phoques gained a berth into the franchises first ever Backyard Cup Final. The Seals eliminated Les Pylones with a 6-3 vicory Monday night taking the series 3-1.

PUCK YEAH - Partners in Hockey !!!
The PUCK YEAH PODCAST featuring our very own BHL - veteran Joe Durie (Les Castors) & Kiwi-based hockey head Logan Swinkels can now also be heard each week right here by clicking the image to land on our new Puck Yeah Podcast Tab and by selecting the Soundcloud link.

4th Times the Charm - Holes advance to 1st Backyard Cup Final
Three consecutive years the Holes were ousted in the Conference Finals ... This year was different as the Holes exploded offensively and dispatched of their biggest rival, Top Cheese to advance to their first Backyard Cup Final in franchise history !!! CLICK THE IMAGE for the Full story of their journey to the Cup !!