SUBSTITUTE PLAYER GUIDE
The LFA Substitute Player Guide is a tool to help you find your way among our different programs offered. It is not based on letter calibration because they are too many differences from one league or region to another.
Here is a summary of our 36 teams for the 2023-2024 season. Please note that teams may change divisions and arenas from one season to another.
We offer hockey for beginners to very experienced players with the mission of creating an optimal experience for all, including centralized team management among other things.
The LFA offers competitive and recreational hockey but ALWAYS FRIENDLY. Troublemakers are not welcome.
Arenas where we play this season :
CENTRAL DIVISION
12 TEAMS [competitive – friendly]
The Central division is our strongest division with some individuals having played high level hockey without being former professionals. While maintaining the LFA recipe as in all of our programs, each team is built with 3-4 levels of players who generally played (but not all) A to AAA and are mid-twenties to late fifties. The players are generally in good physical condition.
Saturday – CND – 1PM, 2:30PM, 4PM
Sunday – Verdun – 6PM, 7:30PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 & 10PM
OUR TEAMS
CHALLENGE DIVISION
6 TEAMS [competitive – friendly]
The Challenge division is our second strongest division with some individuals also playing in the Central division. Generally a little slower than the latter, it offers a good level of play with also 3-4 levels of players per team. We also find players who have generally played (but not all) A up to AAA. Mid-twenties to late fifties, but generally a little older than in the Central division.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – Verdun – 9:30 PM
OUR TEAMS
NORTH SHORE DIVISION
4 TEAMS [Recreational /competitive – friendly]
The North Shore division has a recreational-competitive level of play with a greater gap between the level of players. The intensity of play varies between recreational and competitive, but remains a friendly environment.Some players played competitive hockey in their youth and others in recreational leagues.
Monday – Forum La Plaine – 9:30 & 9:40 PM
OUR TEAMS
***Avalanche, Cosmic Golden Strikers, Rhinos & Storm***
HERITAGE DIVISION
4 TEAMS [Recreational/competitive – friendly]
The Heritage division was created following the merger of the best elements of our recreational group and the veterans who played in the Central and Buzz divisions in the past. It offers a recreational and competitive playing experience and has established itself as our development division in which younger players and veterans share their hockey heritage. The mindset remains more recreational and less focused on stats despite the presentation of a trophy at the end of the season. Some players played competitive hockey in their youth and others in recreational leagues, but all play in this division for the pleasure of the “game” more than for the statistics and trophies. Probably our most fun division !
Sunday – CND – 2:30 & 4 PM
OUR TEAMS
REC MIXTE DIVISION
4 TEAMS [recreative / two levels]
The REC MIXTE division offers men and women who want to PLAY TO PLAY, the opportunity to do so together and practice our national sport in a RECREATIONAL setting. No statistics, championships or trophies to win. Simply an opportunity to play for the love of the game in a structured environment with balanced and fair teams for all. From beginner players. to those who do not want to play competitive anymore and even a 74 year old veteran, so a happy mix.
Saturday – CND – 5:30 PM (More skilled players)
Sunday – CND – 1:00PM (Less skilled players)
OUR TEAMS
7AM BUZZ DIVISION
2 TEAMS [CASUAL PICK-UP GAME]
7AM BUZZ is perfect for early risers and those who want to play before or after work. This recreational division is made up of mix level players but offers balanced teams each week.
Morning hockey has a special vibe, you should try it !
Wednesday – Verdun - 7h00
OUR TEAMS
HORIZON DIVISION
4 TEAMS [ Recreative / 2 levels]
The Horizon division is an LFA program to allow you to play hockey outdoors in a unique 3-on-3 setting on the roof of Fabrik8 in the Mile-Ex district. Bucolic and friendly hockey in a recreational atmosphere for the pleasure of the “game”. Two games with two levels of players.
Thursday – Fabrik8
19h00* Recreative teams*: Spiderfreaks & Thunderbolts
20h00** Recreative/competitive teams: Blitz & Yeti
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We welcome your comments on your experience with us within the different divisions. Our mandate is to give you the best hockey experience. If you have any questions, comments or would like clarification, contact us at info@lfahockey.com
The LFA for an optimal hockey experience, guaranteed!!!
