3v3 League
BZ Hockey
BZ Hockey Columbus
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
Sponsored by Columbus Parks & Rec
Columbus, Indiana,USA
Summer League
Dates :
- June 22
- June 29
- July 6
- July 13
- July 20
- July 27
- August 3
14U
Spring League
Dates
- February 23
- March 2
- March 9
- March 16
- March 23
- March 30
- April 6
- April 13
- April 20
14U
What’s Included
- 7 organized games
- Official referee for every game
- Team jerseys provided
- Goalie included
- Player statistics tracked
- Player of the Game recognition each week
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
Game Format
* 3 vs 3 format
* Two teams per session
* Each team has 6 skaters and 1 goalie
* 3 skaters + goalie on the ice
* 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) TIME MAY BE ADJUST BY SCOREKEEPER
* 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: Opposing team backs up to the red line, and the goalie leaves the puck for his teammates
* All stoppages are controlled by the referee
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 → Opposing team backs up to the red line, and the goalie leaves the puck for his teammates
* 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
* 3 vs 3 format
* Two teams per session
* Each team has 6 skaters and 1 goalie
* 3 skaters + goalie on the ice
* 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) TIME MAY BE ADJUST BY SCOREKEEPER
* 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: Opposing team backs up to the red line, and the goalie leaves the puck for his teammates
* All stoppages are controlled by the referee
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 → Opposing team backs up to the red line, and the goalie leaves the puck for his teammates
* 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
Registration
To register, send an email to:
bz.hockey.columbus@gmail.com
Players should include:
- Full name
- E-mail
- Date of Birth
- Position
- Current team
- Hockey jersey size