Knoxville Adult Hockey League

KAHL Plans & Policies 2025-26 Season

Please review the KAHL Plans & Policies document posted on the Home Page for full details for the upcoming Winter 2025-26 adult rec league season --- key dates, fees, roster rules, game and season formats, etc. Everything you need to know before registering.

Questions for the KAHL???

If you have questions that are not answered in the KAHL Plans & Policies document on the Home Page, feel free to email us at:

KAHL@KnoxAHL.com

Registration Highlights

Registrations for 2026 Summer League is now open! Registration will close when we fill out an even number of 10-skater teams or no later than Wednesday May 27.

All KAHL players must be at least 18 years of age to register and to participate. There are no exceptions for safety and liability reasons. A Waiver of Liability must be completed and signed (electronically) at the time of registration.

Only players who are registered and current in their fee payments are allowed to participate in KAHL games.

Fees, Game Times & Schedule

Summer League will be much like last year --- fast-paced, friendly games with short benches (targeting 10 skaters per team) and few stops in play to maximize playing time:

Upper (A/B) and Lower (C/D) divisions of "drafted" teams
Two 25-minute periods --- no switching ends, except goalies
No PP/PK's -- Quick penalty shots on flagrant violations
"Shinnie" style play --- clear the offensive zone on offsides, icing, goals and goalie possessions. Keep the game moving!
No checking (of course) and keep wind-ups below the waist
10 game season --- Sunday May 31 thru August 9
Sunday evening games, with a possible weeknight if needed.
Fee of $350 and goalies $175 --- same as last summer

Jerseys & Equipment

The KAHL follows USA Hockey rules and requires all players to wear helmets and face protection. Matching jerseys with numbers are required and are specific to each team. Once rostered, please contact your captain for more information on acquiring a used or new jersey.

Rink Location

Cool Sports Home of the Icearium

110 S Watt Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934

Frequently Asked Questions

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KAHL Summer League 2026

registrations are now open for the KAHL summer league 2026 !!!

Sign up today to secure a roster spot !!!

The KAHL Summer League 2026 is set to start Sunday May 31. Upper (A/B) and Lower (C/D) divisions are planned. Fast-paced "shinny style" hockey. "Clear the O Zone" transitions rather than face-offs for icing, off-sides, goals or goalie possessions --- for maximum ice-time and keeping play going. Quick penalty shots on any flagrant fouls so everyone stays in the game (no PP/PK). Absolutely no checking and in the spirit of a chill, safe Summer League season, please keep slapshot wind-ups below waist high.

Summer season is same as last summer with ten (10) games of two 25-minute running time periods. Fee for the season is $350 --- goalies at half price of $175. Fee reflects rosters with "short benches" to maximize ice time. Players will be assigned to teams to balance & mix talent among forwards and D-men. Goalies will rotate teams week-to-week and switch ends between periods.

Keep it chill and enjoy meeting new teammates. "Coach up" and involve your less experienced teammates to make it fun for all. Any "jackass-ery" will result in immediate removal from further Summer League play. Let's have fun out there on the ice --- and perhaps with a few cold ones post-game!

Adult "Rookie League" 2026

Registrations for adult learn-to-Play "rookie League" ARE NOW OPEN

Sign up ASAP as spots for the program are limited to the first 30 "beginner" registrants.

We’re thrilled to offer the return of Adult Learn-To-Play "Rookie League" on Monday nights at 8:30pm starting June1 and hosted by Coach Peter Tufts. This program is geared to beginners to ice hockey who wish learn the game and basic skills. Some ice skating ability is strongly suggested. (If you're a true beginner to ice skating, we recommend you contact Cool Sports to get in on their Learn-to-Skate program before jumping into "Rookie League" hockey training.)

Over the eleven (11) weeek program you'll be exposed to individual skill drills, the rules of the game, basic positioning/play concepts and "game play" scrimmaging. Coach Peter's popular classes are fast paced and always fun!

The cost for eleven (11) weekly summer sessions is just $295 (plus Crossbar service fees). Please send any specific inquiries to: coachtuftstn@gmail.com.

Note that we do not intend to offer weekly "walk in" participation in LTP this summer once we get to the max. 30 registrants.