Monday night by-week for top six teams. Good luck to the bottom four to fill the last two spots.
Looking to build a Flint Oldtimers Tournament 60+ team for the April tournament. Contact Petty, Burkland or myself – Dave.
You’re invited to play outside and be a kid again!
Wed & Fri 7 pm and Saturday 10 am for a tournament. Arrive early on Saturday for the quick draft of four six man teams. See www.Gears.beer for more info.
Got pain? Have a strong salve sample for you – just ask.
Hey there,
Hope you’re all enjoying the summer season. We’re already five games in to the 12 game season.
Summer League Standings Shaken Up
Another hot night at the rink on Monday. In a major upset, Gears Beer Hockey suffered their first loss of the season in a tough battle against Phantom. Congratulations to Phantom! It’s clear that any team can win on any given night, which makes for some fun competition!
New 60+ League Wed Night – We Need Your Input!
The Crystal Fieldhouse rink is exploring interest in a new 60+ Adult League.
A 50+ League at Dort Event Center has been proposed for either Tuesday or Thursday nights. We had an initial list of 45 players express general interest, which is a good start. Thursday has been the preference for most. Submit your interest here.
Reminder: Weekly Drop-In Skate
Don’t forget about the weekly drop-in skate for a more casual game.
That’s all for now. Play hard, stay safe, and we’ll see you at the rink
The results are in and it was a barn burner last night as Saber Electric worked hard to stop the run by Gears Beer Hockey.
The game remained scoreless until 24:49 when coach Dave Crabill tapped in a goal from a feed by John Gerrish, assisted by Brian Mullin.
The back-and-forth play continued until 3:53 when Joe Nesbit received a feed into the offensive zone from Steve Malenich and squeaked a puck past Mike Davis against the post.
The game remained tied through a five-minute overtime and the goalies stopped all but one shooter – Jamie Galant beat Edwin Dean for the win!
Another great season for the Flint/Lapeer Oldtimers Hockey League is in the books.
Signup for Summer may be full, check with the rink.
Complete the form to indicate your interest and receive notifications about the tournament.
All proceeds benefit Flint Oldtimers Hockey Club
Organizers:
Mike Pettey
810-964-2727
Art Autio
248-345-5469
Use this form to send us a message. We will contact you as quickly as possible.
| Date | Game | Time/Results |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Tournament vs Senior Class E Tournament | 1 - 10 |
| Date | Game | Time/Results |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Tournament vs Kelly’s Tournament | 5 - 0 |
| Date | Game | Time/Results |
|---|---|---|
| Scooter’s Tournament vs Solid Ground Concrete | 0 - 2 |
Four teams were eliminated in the two game, total score competition between eight teams. Remaining are Gears Beer who selected Mike Davis in the first goalie round vs Lukes Lawn with Corey. Milnes selected Eric Ashton against Saber with Tom Gwilym.
Monday’s games: Gears Beer vs Lukes at 7:15 pm; Saber vs Milnes 8:15 and Antcliff will play against Collier at 9:15 in their consolation game.
Don’t let your skills get rusty before the Alumni and Oldtimers Tournaments! I’ve secured prime ice time throughout March for some high-quality 40+ drop-in sessions that will keep your legs fresh and your hands sharp.
| FRIDAYS (EVENING) | SUNDAYS (MORNING) |
|---|---|
| March 14th – 8:30 PM | March 16th – 10:30 AM |
| March 21st – 7:30 PM | March 23rd – 10:45 AM |
| March 28th – 7:30 PM | March 30th – 10:30 AM |
If the app seems challenging, simply click here to join our hockey list with your specifics, and I’ll personally help get you set up.
Text me directly with any questions about these sessions or the upcoming tournaments. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the ice!
Remember: These sessions fill up quickly, so register early to guarantee your spot!
Dave 810-471-7767
Many decades of on-ice experience were displayed last week at the 2025 Michigan Senior Olympics. Many, many decades!
Two teams came out of Crystal Fieldhouse, a 60+ and a 70+ team. Some players from our barn were scattered amongst other teams, notably JB and Bill on the Lansing 70 and Garrettson and Edwards on a 60 Elite.
Chris Burkland, Darren Long, Jerry Briand, Lenny Koskisan, Mike Howard, Mike DiCosola, Mike Gorney, Mike Petty, Scott Poliskey, Steve Seres, Mike Huey, John Fiacca, Mike Rutherford, Dave Crabill, Mike Petty and Mike Davis in net.
A loss and a tie each day wasn’t enough to make it to the final rounds. Big fun had by all.
Art Autio, John Lamson, Dan Jewel, Tom Odegard, Tim VanKurk, Tony Martin, Wil Strohschein, Jon Marengo, Wayne Facca, John Bishop, Tim Doucette, Rick Lee, Rick Szabo, Corey Brocklehurst
As the regular season wraps up with Gears Beer (25 points) claiming the top spot, it’s time to break down our league’s distinctive playoff format that sets us apart from typical beer leagues.
PLAYOFF FORMAT BREAKDOWN:
ROUND 1 – THE QUARTERFINALS (Total Goals Series)
• Two-game series where total goals determine the winner
• Unique Goalie Rotation System:
– Same goalie pair works both games
– Goalies switch teams after Game 1 for complete fairness
– This eliminates any goalie advantage/disadvantage
• All eight qualifying teams participate
• Matchups follow standard 1v8, 2v7, 3v6, 4v5 format
What makes our playoff format special is the emphasis on fairness, particularly with our goalie rotation system. Since we’re a draft league where goalies are managed separately from teams, this system ensures that goaltending can’t unfairly influence a series outcome. Each team gets to play with both goalies, creating a pure test of team skill.
ROUND 2 – THE SEMIFINALS
• Best 2-out-of-3 series format
• Winners advance to championship
Goalies are drafted by teams in the order of their ranking for the second round of playoffs and the goalie stays with the team through the remainder of the playoffs.
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
• Best 2-out-of-3 format
• Winner takes all!
QUARTERFINAL MATCHUPS:
1) Gears Beer (25pts) vs Madd Dogs (19pts)
2) Goyette (24pts) vs Lukes Lawn (20pts)
3) Milnes (23pts) vs Flint OT (21pts)
4) Saber Electric (23pts) vs Tucker (22pts)
The transition from total goals in round one to best-of-three series adds another layer of strategy. Teams must adapt their approach – from managing goal differential in the quarterfinals to winning individual games in the semis and finals.
Stay tuned for game schedules and results as we crown our 2024/25 champion!
