Sign Up NOW for the Groton Floor Hockey League (GFHL) 2007 Season.

Well, its time to sign up and support the league again. This year we have done away with the two divisions and have gone with a single division that is expected to consist of 6 teams. Having six teams in the same division will add to game diversity. I expect a good season full of good fun competition. We have also changed the method in which players register to play in the league. In the past all registrations for the league were done as "Team Registrations". Instead of team registrations we are having all players register individually ($35 for Groton residents and $50 for Non residents). Once a player is registered the league Administrator will work with Team Captains to get players associated with a team. We are always trying to grow the league so if you or anyone you know is interested in playing floor hockey (Sneakers not Skates) please contact the league administrator for more information. All players should have their registration forms in the mail by 03-JAN-2007 (Of course the sooner the better). Also, like last year the league is supporting one weeknight a week for player practice time. This season practice time will be scheduled for every Friday from 6:00-8:30 PM. Practice time is always run as a pick-up game so by signing up for the league you have access to playing 2 games a week which is great for staying in shape. The league also supports a few weeks of Pre-Season practice time which is open to anyone who wants to check out the players and organization of the league. If you come to Pre-season Practice you will get to play some pick-up games with league players and find out more about the league. Pre-Season practice is scheduled for 15-DEC-2006, 05-JAN-2006, and 12-JAN 2006 from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Cutler Middle School. Come in and get warmed up for the season or come and check out the league.

If you would like more information please contact the league Administrator Kirk Kellogg at kirkkellogg@hotmail.com. (Please include GFHL in subject line of e-mail.)

Groton Floor hockey league Organizational meeting (Wed DEC 6th ) at 5:30

You are invited to the Groton Floor hockey league Organizational meeting Wednesday DEC 6th at 5:30 pm at Recreation Office at Spicer Park in Noank. Topics open for discussion include but are not limited to the possiblity of instituting a player pool draft method for forming teams and the possiblilty or reorganizing the leagues structure.

Floor Hockey CT, Deck Hockey CT, Dek Hockey CT, Street Hockey CT, Floor Hockey Connecticut, Deck Hockey Connecticut, Dek Hockey Connecticut, Street Ho

Special Thanks to Phil and everyone who supported Phil's push to get us access to a larger Gym this Season. We will be at the Cutler Middle school in Mystic and I hear that it is slightly bigger than Westside. We will be back to 4 on 4 play which is excellent news.

Captain Kirk

Hockey, CT, Connecticut, Floor, Street, Deck

Hello all,

It is a perfect time to start getting in shape for the Winter GFHL season by joining the rest of the Street Hockey community and signing up for the Fall Pick-up games that get played at the rink near the library in Groton. We have a lot of fun and the games are fun and competitive. Its only $10 for residents and I think $15 for non-residents. If you sign up you do not need to make it to every session. Below are the details of the program. You can sign up by contacting the Groton rec department to get the paper work or you can sign up online quick and easy. To sign up online first go to the Groton Rec department web site (http://www.town.groton.ct.us/depts/parksrec/). Then click on the "Register Online" link on the left hand side of the page. This link will bring you to "Active.com" website that handles the online sign ups. It only takes a few minutes and I have done this several times with no problem. There is no excuse not to sign up today. Session starts 07-SEP-2006 and online registration closes 06-SEP-2006. Program details below.
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Street Hockey
Thursday, September 7, 2006 5:30 PM
The Arena - The Arena (Roller Hockey)
102A Newtown Road,
Groton , CT

Prices: Street Hockey: $10.00

Online Reg. Closes: September 6, 2006 09:00 PM Pacific Time
Ages: 15 years & up
Instructor: Phil Butta
Notes: Thursdays will meet from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saturdays will meet from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Saturday sessions will start at 3:30 p.m. but will move to 2:00 p.m. as we lose daylight in October
Classification: Sports
Schedule: Occurs every week on Thursday and Saturday effective 9/7/06 until 12/2/06 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Neighborhood hockey as it used to be! Teams are created each session from participants for four-on-four (plus goalie) pick up games on a smaller rink. Enjoy a great cardiovascular workout as you chase a little orange ball in this fast-paced street hockey program. Meets both Thursdays (until 10/20) and Saturdays. Approved hockey stick required. Full-time goalies play free but must pre-register.
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Help Support our Quest for a Larger Gym

Hello All,

As the GFHL coordinator I want what is best for the league. I know that last year the gym we had available to us for the adult program was a smaller than we would have liked. I want to thank you all for making last season a successful one. This year there is a push lead by Phil Butta to convince the Groton school system to allow us access to a larger facility. However, there is resistance from some people within the Groton School system to allow us to use larger facilities. They believe that our hockey sticks cause damage to the gymnasium floors. Many of us in the floor hockey community have never seen damage caused by hockey sticks to the gym floors and we are going to speak with the Groton Board of Education in an attempt to convince them to allow us to use a larger gym for the GFHL program. The more Groton residence that show up at the meeting the more effective of request will be. So please try to support the floor hockey community and join us at the upcoming Board of Education meeting being held on Monday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex (134 Groton Long Point Road, Groton 06340). I hope to see you all there and I hope that we are able to run this program in a larger venue this season.

Captain Kirk

GFHL 2007 Season is Approaching

Hello all,

Now that the 2007 season I wanted to fire back up this Unofficial GFHL informational web site. Please pass along its location to those who will benifit from it.

Kirk Kellogg
GFHL Coordinator

GFHL 2006 Playoff results.

Congratulations to all of the teams that won (or tied) there respect playoff games. Especially the Wildcats. Nothing could have made me happier than to see you guys pull one out. See you all next year.

Results:

A Division Championship: Chelsea Groton Bank 19 EB Gold 4 CGB: Bill Haas 8-3-11; Joe Droullard 5-4-9; Phil Butta 4-2-6; Scott Stackpole 2-1-3; Goalie: Mike Decilorami 30 saves; EBG: Dave Rogers 2-0-2; Matt Singer 1-1-2 (four penalty minutes); Nick Novakowski 0-1-1; Troy Williams 1-0-1. Goalie: Mike Long 35 saves.

B Division Championship: Yardney 14 Pepperhells 4 Y: Seth Cohen 5-1-6; Alexander Karpinsler 3-3-6; Frank Puglia 3-2-5; Tom Barbarich 2-2-4; Ed Jones 1-1-2; Goalie: Craig Steadman 21 saves; P: James Bee 2-2-4; Jeff Fibrance 2-1-3; Joe Guarnieri 0-1-1 (four penalty minutes); Goalie: Pat Thompson 46 saves.

A Consolation Bulldogs 9 EB Greensticks 9 (tie) B: Keith Foren 4-1-5 (two penalty minutes); Bob Swansen 3-1-4; Mike Smith 0-3-3; Dennis Joyner 1-1-2; Joe San Juan 1-0-1; Tom McKittrick 0-1-1; Goalie: Mike Manalkis 34 saves; EBG: Jeremy Malik 3-1-4; Eric Schlobchm; 3-0-3; Jeff Walker 2-0-2; Bob Bauer 1-0-1; Goalie: John Consiglio 37 saves.

B Consolation Wildcats 8 EB Greensticks 7 W: Keith Rustay 5-1-6; Byron Stewart 3-1-4; Karl Holman 0-1-1; Rachel Baker 0-1-1; Nick Vassallo 0-0-0 (six penalty minutes - game misconduct for three minor penalties); Goalie: Bob Bauer 35 saves; EBG: Daniel Traicoff 2-1-0; Eric Tobolski 2-1-3; Eric Tracy 1-1-2; Tim Shippee 1-1-2; Jeff Fout 1-0-1; Goalie: Joe Scott 24 saves.

2006 GFHL Playoffs Scheduled for March 26th

Hello all,

Here is the game schedule for Playoff Games this weekend:

4:00pm B Division Consolation Game Wildcats at EB Green (B Div)

5:00pm B Division Championship Game Pepperhells at Yardney

6:00pm A Division Consolation Game EB Green at Bulldogs

7:00pm A Division Championship Game EB Gold at Chelsea Groton

Team captains please let your players know that blatant rough play, intent
to injure, fighting or other major rule violations during this Saturday's
games may result in those players losing their eligibility to play next
season.

Lets have fun.

Kirk Kellogg

GFHL Schedule for this Saturday March 18th make up game

Hello all,

This Saturday's schedule is as follows:

Week 5 Sat, Feb. 11

4:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Greensticks at Bulldogs
5:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Gold at Chelsea Groton
6:00 p.m. B – EB Greensticks (B Div) at Pepperhells
7:00 p.m. B – Wildcats at Yardney

Kirk Kellogg

GFHL Practice this Thursday March 16th

Hello all,

Both A and B Division players should plan to show up at practice at 6:15 pm. There is a limited number of A Division players available this Thursday so as a result the practice is open to everyone for the entire 2 hours 6:15-8:15. Please show up and support the league, get some practice and some exercise.

Take care.
Kirk Kellogg

GFHL Update and Clarification of Substitute Goalie Rules

The Rules are as Follows:

1) Any B League player may used as a substitute goalie in an A Division Game.

2) Any B League player may be a substitute goalie in a B Division Game.

3) Any A League player may used as a substitute goalie in an A Division Game.

4) An A League player may be used as a substitute goalie for B Division Game as long as the team captain of the team that will be playing against the substitute goalie agrees to the substitution. (If the team captain does not agree then the B Division team needing a substitute goalie will need to find another substitute.) Please contact league coordinator Kirk Kellogg to seek this substitution approval.

The GFHL schedule Has NOT been changed as a result of snow cancellations.

Hello all,

We will follow the current schedule until the end of the season. Then instead of playing the playoffs on Saturday March 18th we will make up the Febuary 11th games. The playoff games will be scheduled for Saturday March 25th. Any questions please ask.

Kirk Kellogg
kirkkellogg@hotmail.com

GFHL SNOW Cancellation for Saturday Feb 11th

Hello all,

The snow is expected to start around 6pm and rather than put anyone at risk I am cancelling the games for today. The games will however be made up by extending the season one week.

Take care.

Kirk Kellogg

GFHL Cancellation Notice Information

Hello all,

If you want to check for cancellations please call the Groton Rec Info line any hour of the day at 441-6791 to find out if GFHL games have been cancelled due to bad weather.

Kirk Kellogg

A Quick Reminder to All Players

Hello everyone. I would like everyone to remember that the referees working our games do not care which team wins. They are not out to get any of us and call the games as they see them. There is no need to vocalize your own private concerns about any one call the referees may or may not have made. In fact it is league policy that only team captains are allowed to discuss calls with the refs (Discuss not argue). It is well within the rights of any of our refs to give out “unsportsmanlike” penalties to any player that vocalizes disapproval with a call. So please, treat the refs with respect they are doing there best to keep the peace and we should all work to make the GFHL run as smoothly as possible.

Take Care

Kirk Kellogg GFHL Coordinator.

GFHL Rule Clarifications and Additions as of 31-JAN-2006

1) Due to restrictions on playing surface we have gone to a 3 on 3 plus goalies game format.

2) Since we are now playing a 3 on 3 format penalties will be handled differently. If a player incurs a penalty the player receiving the penalty will go into the penalty box but the team loosing this player will still leave 3 players on the floor. The team that now has a power play will now field 4 players gaining the advantage of 1 additional player. If the team that has received a penalty receives a second penalty they will then go down to 2 players on floor and the other team will continue to have 4 players (Hence a 2 player advantage).

3) The Home bench for games will be the bench near the lobby of the school. The away team's bench will be in the corner of the gym.

4) We will be playing with a running clock. The clock will be stopped if a team calls time. The clock will be stopped during the last 2 minutes of the third period if the score is within 2 goals. All other times the clock will remain running. The score keeper will be keeping track of player goals and one assist. Also, there are many more instances where the ball will be considered in play as it will be bouncing off of gym structures and into play more often than it did in the old gym.

5) Face off areas will be marked by a tape.

6) Deliberate pushing and shoving of another player will result in a roughing penalty (This includes running though another player when they are in your way.) Incidental contact is still allowed. The distinction between incidental contact and roughing penalties involves the perceived intent behind the contact. If there is no clear intent with the contact then it is incidental contact. If the referees perceive that contact is made to knock a player off balance, pin them against the boards, or to push through a player to get to the ball then a roughing penalty will be called. If two players race to get to a loose ball and some incidental contact results then no roughing penalty will be called. (However, if any contact is perceived as deliberate then a roughing penalty will be called).

7) How we will handle penalty situations when at team only has 3 eligible players at the time of the penalty.

A) If the team that only has 3 Eligible players receives a penalty then the game will be played as a 3 on 2 power play situations. (With each additional penalty the length of time the game remains 3 on 2 will be extended. This will require that the player who received the first penalty be allowed out of the box early in order to maintain a 3 on 2 situations.)

B) If the team that only has 3 eligible players gets into a power play situation then the game will be played as a 3 on 2 power play situation. (With each additional penalty extending the length of time the game remains 3 on 2)

8) Time Outs and Injuries. An injury time out will no longer count as a teams timeout. If an injury occurs the team with the injured player will not be charged with a time out. (Please do not abuse this rule by faking it)

9) Clarification of sliding rule: Any player that deliberately drops to the ground and continues to move (Slide) will be called for sliding. However, a player may drop to the ground to block a shot as long as there is no lateral movement when the player drops to the ground.


10) In general all Inline roller hockey league rules apply unless otherwise specified above.

GFHL Week 3 Review

From the look of things players have started to get their wind back and hockey legs under them. Overall the games were closer than in past weeks and the competition was high. Chelsea Groton and Team Yardney remain undefeated. Chelsea Groton defeated the Bulldogs in what could be called a “spirited game”. Team Yardney snapped the Pepperhells 11 game winning streak that had carried over from last season by soundly thrashing the Pepperhells in an 11- 4 victory. Also, in the A Division EB Gold defeated EB Green and in the B division EB Green (B Div) defeated the Wildcats. Thank you all for your continued support of the league.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the GFHL is a recreational league. And although competition is encouraged we should never lose sight that we are all playing for fun and possibly exercise. There is never a reason to take any action that might injure another player. This is a non-checking league and although some body contact is expected deliberate pushing, or hands to the face, or fighting with another player will not be tolerated. Please keep this in mind when you are chasing that little orange ball around.

Take care all.

GFHL A&B Practice session updates

Hello all,

Every Thursday two practice sessions are scheduled and your attendance is requested. A Division Practice time is scheduled from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm and B Division practice time is scheduled from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. A players are expected to show up and practice during the A Division Practice time and B Division players are expected to show up and practice during B Division time. (Some exceptions can be made but you must contact me first). Furthermore Goalies are welcome any time and the Division you play for does not matter. However, you might want to check with me to see how many goalies are expected to show.
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We could still use a few more A Division players at practice. Currently most of the players taking advantage of this practice time are Chelsea Groton players. It would be wonderful to see representatives from the other A Division teams at these practice sessions. They are fun and excellent excercise.
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Representatives from all 4 B division teams have been showing up for practice and the support is excellent. Special thanks to team Yardney and their devotion to practice time and the league as a whole. They are a welcome addition to the league and I hope they will return season after season. Please continue to support the B division practice time and the league by showing up and having fun.

Take Care

GFHL Announcement: Parking lot safety at William Seely School.

Hello all,

According to one of Groton's finest (Police officer) there have been issues with cars getting broken into in the William Seely area. The police recommend that everyone parking at the William Seely school lock their car doors. Currently there have been no instances where a GFHL member has had items stolen from their vehicle but we would like to stress that prevention may be required. So please lock your cars when you come to play. Any questions or concerns please let me know.

Kirk Kellogg
kirkkellogg@hotmail.com

GFHL A&B Division Practice times and Attendance

Hello all,

Every Thursday two practice sessions are scheduled and your attendance is requested. A Division Practice time is scheduled from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm and B Division practice time is scheduled from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. A players are expected to show up and practice during the A Division Practice time and B Division players are expected to show up and practice during B Division time. (Some exceptions can be made but you must contact me first). Furthermore Goalies are welcome any time and the Division you play for does not matter. However, you might want to check with me to see how many goalies are expected to show.

A Division Report:

Last night we had our first practice session and attendance was minimal for A Division players with only Chelsea Groton players showing up for practice. We definitely could use a few more A Division players showing up. We did manage to have 2 teams of 3 players and goalies and the practice was successful but more support would be appreciated. Remember this is additional play time and everyone should take advantage of it.

B Division Report:

The B division turnout was stronger than the A division with representatives from EB Green, Wildcats, Yardney and the Pepperhells all turning out to play. However, a few more bodies would have been welcome. We still did not have 2 full lines. B division practice was however very successful and fun. Come on B division players please set aside this day and time for practice and support the GFHL.

Thank you all in advance and you can leave a message on this blog if you need to contact me.

Kirk Kellogg

New GFHL for 2006 season

New Rules for the 2006 season

1) Due to restrictions on playing surface we have gone to a 3 on 3 plus goalies game format.

2) Since we are now playing a 3 on 3 format penalties will be handled differently. If a player incurs a penalty the player receiving the penalty will go into the penalty box but the team loosing this player will still leave 3 players on the floor. The team that now has a power play will now field 4 players gaining the advantage of 1 additional player. If the team that has received a penalty receives a second penalty they will then go down to 2 players on floor and the other team will continue to have 4 players (Hence a 2 player advantage).

3) The Home bench for games will be the bench near the lobby of the school. The away team's bench will be in the corner of the gym.

4) If the ball goes out of bounds the time keeper will stop the clock. The score keeper will be keeping track of player goals and one assist. Also, there are many more instances where the ball will be considered in play as it will be bouncing off of gym structures and into play more often than it did in the old gym.

5) Faceoff areas will be marked by a tape.

6) In general all Inline roller hockey league rules apply unless otherwise specified above.

GFHL 2006 Schedule

Saturday January 14th 2006 the GFHL kicks off with the 4 A Division teams from last season returning and the B Division restructured with two new teams and 2 veteran teams returning. The 2005 A Division Champs Chesea Groton and the B Division Champs the Pepperhells will be returning to defend their titles. The two newcomers to the B Divison are team Yardney and EB Greensticks. Welcome and have fun.

GFHL 2006 Schedule: (All Games will be played at the William Seely School in Groton)

Week 1, Sat., Jan 14

4:00 p.m. B – Yardney at EB Greensticks (B Div)
5:00 p.m. B – Wildcats at Pepperhells
6:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Gold at Bulldogs
7:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Greensticks at Chelsea Groton

Week 2 Sat., Jan 21

4:00 p.m. A – Chelsea Groton at EB Gold
5:00 p.m. A – Bulldogs at Electric Boat Greensticks
6:00 p.m. B – Yardney at Wildcats
7:00 p.m. B – Pepperhells at EB Greensticks (B Div)

Week 3 Sat., Jan. 28

4:00 p.m. A – Bulldogs at Chelsea Groton
5:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Greensticks at Electric Boat Gold
6:00 p.m. B – Pepperhells at Yardney
7:00 p.m. B – EB Greensticks (B Div) at Wildcats

Week 4 Sat, Feb. 4

4:00 p.m. A – Chelsea Groton at Electric Boat Greensticks
5:00 p.m. A – Bulldogs at Electric Boat Gold
6:00 p.m. B – EB Greensticks (B Div) at Yardney
7:00 p.m. B – Pepperhells at Wildcats

Week 5 Sat, Feb. 11

4:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Greensticks at Bulldogs
5:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Gold at Chelsea Groton
6:00 p.m. B – EB Greensticks (B Div) at Pepperhells
7:00 p.m. B – Wildcats at Yardney

Saturday, Feb. 18: President’s Day Holiday – no hockey

Week 6 Sat, Feb. 25

4:00 p.m. B – Wildcats at EB Greensticks (B Div)
5:00 p.m. B – Yardney at Pepperhells
6:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Gold at Electric Boat Greensticks
7:00 p.m. A – Chelsea Groton at Bulldogs

Week 7 Sat, March 4

4:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Gold at Bulldogs
5:00 p.m. A – Electric Boat Greensticks at Chelsea Groton
6:00 p.m. B – Wildcats at Pepperhells
7:00 p.m. B – Yardney at EB Greensticks (B Div)

Week 8 Sat, March 11

4:00 p.m. B – Yardney at Wildcats
5:00 p.m. B – Pepperhells at EB Greensticks (B Div)
6:00 p.m. A – Bulldogs at Electric Boat Greensticks
7:00 p.m. A – Chelsea Groton at Electric Boat Gold

PLAYOFFS Saturday March 18

4:00 p.m. B – Consolation Seed #4 at Seed #3
5:00 p.m. B – Championship Seed #2 at Seed #1
6:00 p.m. A – Consolation Seed #4 at Seed #3
7:00 p.m. A – Championship Seed #2 at Seed #1

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