3v3 League – BZ Hockey
BZ hockey Columbus
February 23rd – April 22th
Extension: April 13 – April 22
We’re adding 2 more weeks to the league!
The BZ Hockey 3v3 League is a fun, fast-paced developmental league designed for young players to improve their skills in a competitive but enjoyable environment. This league focuses on puck touches, decision-making, and game awareness in a small-ice setting.
Location: Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena
Format: Small Ice
Total: 7 Games
Price: $200 USD per player
Format: Small Ice
Total: 7 Games
Price: $200 USD per player
Cost: $60 for 2 additional games
Sign up: At the rink or via email at bz.hockey.club@gmail.com
Age Groups & Schedule
14U
League Format
- 3 v 3 + goalies
- Teams are reshuffled every week
- Games are played on small ice
- One-hour sessions each week
- No practices, games only
What’s Included
- 7 organized games
- Official referee for every game
- Team jerseys included
- Goalie included
- Player statistics tracked
- Player of the Game recognition each week
Game Format
• 3 vs 3 format
• Two teams per session
• Each team has 6 skaters and 1 goalie
• 3 skaters + goalie on the ice
• Full ice, no rink separation
• One referee controls all play
Ice Time Structure (Per Group)
• One full hour per age group
• Two games per hour
• Each game consists of 3 periods x 8 minutes (running time)
• Line changes every 2 minutes on the referee’s whistle
General Rules
• No offsides
• No icing
• After every goal: face-off at center ice
• If the goalie freezes the puck: face-off at center ice
• All stoppages are controlled by the referee
Body Contact
NO BODY CHECKING IS ALLOWED AT ANY AGE LEVEL.
Any contact that creates an advantage (push, hit, shove, body pressure) results in a penalty shot.
Mandatory Pass Rule
• The ice is divided into two halves by the center line
• After crossing the center line with puck control, the attacking team MUST complete at least one pass to a teammate
• Only after this pass is completed may the team attack the net or take a shot
Violation: Any shot taken without completing the mandatory pass results in a penalty shot.
Penalties = Penalty Shot
There are no timed penalties.
Any rule violation results in an immediate penalty shot.
Penalty Shot Procedure
1. All players except the shooter line up on the goal line
2. The shooter starts with the puck at center ice
3. On the whistle, the shooter and all other players start skating at the same time
4. Defending players may chase and defend once play begins
After the shot:
• Goal scored → face-off at center ice
• Goalie freezes the puck → face-off at center ice
• Rebound / loose puck → play continues immediately
Goalies
• Two goalies per group
• Goalies rotate equally between teams
• Goalies switch teams between games
Discipline
• No arguing with the referee
• Repeated violations may result in sitting out the next shift
• Referee explanations are instructional, not punitive
Philosophy
• Fast-paced play
• Equal ice time for all players
• Focus on passing, movement, and decision-making
• Development over score
• 3 vs 3 format
• Two teams per session
• Each team has 6 skaters and 1 goalie
• 3 skaters + goalie on the ice
• Full ice, no rink separation
• One referee controls all play
Ice Time Structure (Per Group)
• One full hour per age group
• Two games per hour
• Each game consists of 3 periods x 8 minutes (running time)
• Line changes every 2 minutes on the referee’s whistle
General Rules
• No offsides
• No icing
• After every goal: face-off at center ice
• If the goalie freezes the puck: face-off at center ice
• All stoppages are controlled by the referee
Body Contact
NO BODY CHECKING IS ALLOWED AT ANY AGE LEVEL.
Any contact that creates an advantage (push, hit, shove, body pressure) results in a penalty shot.
Mandatory Pass Rule
• The ice is divided into two halves by the center line
• After crossing the center line with puck control, the attacking team MUST complete at least one pass to a teammate
• Only after this pass is completed may the team attack the net or take a shot
Violation: Any shot taken without completing the mandatory pass results in a penalty shot.
Penalties = Penalty Shot
There are no timed penalties.
Any rule violation results in an immediate penalty shot.
Penalty Shot Procedure
1. All players except the shooter line up on the goal line
2. The shooter starts with the puck at center ice
3. On the whistle, the shooter and all other players start skating at the same time
4. Defending players may chase and defend once play begins
After the shot:
• Goal scored → face-off at center ice
• Goalie freezes the puck → face-off at center ice
• Rebound / loose puck → play continues immediately
Goalies
• Two goalies per group
• Goalies rotate equally between teams
• Goalies switch teams between games
Discipline
• No arguing with the referee
• Repeated violations may result in sitting out the next shift
• Referee explanations are instructional, not punitive
Philosophy
• Fast-paced play
• Equal ice time for all players
• Focus on passing, movement, and decision-making
• Development over score
To register, please send an email to reserve your spot. bz.hockey.club@gmail.com
Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
To confirm your spot, a full payment of $200 must be made by February 18. You can pay via one of the following methods:
Zelle: Send payment to bz.hockey.club@gmail.com.
Cash: We will have a registration table set up at the rink next week from Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
If you have any questions or need alternative payment methods, please contact the organizer at bz.hockey.club@gmail.com or 438-923-7677.
Please note: No refunds will be issued after the league begins unless prior arrangements have been made with the organizer.
Zelle: Send payment to bz.hockey.club@gmail.com.
Cash: We will have a registration table set up at the rink next week from Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
If you have any questions or need alternative payment methods, please contact the organizer at bz.hockey.club@gmail.com or 438-923-7677.
Please note: No refunds will be issued after the league begins unless prior arrangements have been made with the organizer.