DENVER WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE

20 YEARS STRONG

Live it. Love it. Play it.

Signup to sub for Spring 2024

Fall registration is now closed.

USA HOCKEY MEMBER REGISTRATION

You must be registered with USA Hockey to play with the DWHL. No pay, no play!

LEAGUE SEASONS & DIVISIONS

SUMMER

The summer season runs from June - August, and registration typically opens in May.  We offer 3 Divisions, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced with 3-5 teams in each. The Novice division has 8 games and 2 practices plus 1-3 playoff games per season.  The Intermediate and Advanced divisions have 10 games and 1-3 playoff games per season.  Each team plays approximately once a week.

  • Generally women just starting their hockey experience or interested in a slower, less competitive game. Players may not be able to skate backwards, have limited stick handling skills or be unable to raise the puck. Coaches are provided for each team to help players improve their game.

  • More experienced skaters, ready for a faster slightly more competitive game. They typically understand positioning and basic plays but cannot always execute them

  • This is our broadest range of players. Everyone knows the game, are good skaters, have good stick handling and shooting skills. Women often also play in the competitive WACH league or coed teams.

FALL & SPRING

We only offer 2 Divisions for these seasons, Recreational and Competitive.  The Rec division has 10 games and 2 practices plus 1-3 playoff games per season. The Comp division has 12 games and 1-3 playoff games per season.
The Fall season starts in September or early October and runs through December.  The Spring season starts in January and runs through April.
  • Novice and lower Intermediate players. Coaches are provided for each team to help players improve their game.

  • Upper Intermediate and Advanced players.

NEW PLAYERS

  • LEARN TO PLAY

    Getting on the ice for the first time can be hard. But you’re not alone. Join a Hockey 101 to learn more.

  • GET SOME GEAR

    No gear, no worries. We have gear for you to rent for the season.

  • HIT THE ICE

    You’ve gone to a 101 and have the gear you need. Now it’s time to join us and register!

It’s incredible to have such a wonderful group of women to learn to play hockey and grow with on and off the ice. I’m grateful to have found this community and to be a part of building it up. I would encourage anyone to try a Hockey 101 with us, we can’t wait to meet you!

-Emily Ayotte, DWHL President