The MHL is made up of 8 Area Associations (Applewood, Clarkson, Cooksville, Credit Valley, Erindale, Lorne Park, Meadowvale, and Port Credit).  There are links on the website under "Area Associations" which will direct you to their websites and will generally provide contact information (ie. email address and/or hockey hotline phone number).  Registrations are accepted after the start of the season, however, registrations that come in after December 15th will be accepted only if there is space, and would be subject to all convening rules.  The last day in any season for registration is January 15th.

In House League, each age group is divided into four levels called "Red", "White", "Blue", and "Green" (Minor Novice and Novice divisions have a "Gold" loops as well).  Each level is designated for players with specific hockey abilities.  This process ensures balanced and fair teams with equal opportunities for all players.  In the Minor Atom to Midget levels, the highest level of hockey takes place in the MHL in what is considered "Competitive" or "A" level hockey.  (Levels more competitive that "A", in other words "AA" and "AAA", fall under the jurisdicition of the GTHL and have nothing to do with the MHL).  Players "tryout" for these teams in April each year. 

Evaluations or "Tryouts" for all House League teams (Red, White, Blue, Green) will take place during the Evaluation period in early to mid-September.  These evaluations are run by the respective Associations.  Players are placed on teams and in levels in conjunction with skill and ability displayed during this period.  Please consult your Association website for complete information on Tryout (evaluation) times and locations. 

During the first six weeks of the MHL season (House League only), representatives from each Association and the MHL Board of Directors will review the balance of divisions and teams and attempt to organize playing levels as fairly as possible.  Divisional Committees may move teams and/or players up or down within the various categories as deemed necessary and appropriate during the Convening period.  Players could also be moved laterally to balance two teams from the same Association in the same division.  This process provides balance within the divisions. 

As a parent, the best thing to do in this situation, is to speak with your team's Head Coach.  From here, the Head Coach has the option to address any issues or concerns to the Association Convening Representative from that level.  Your Association Convening Rep from your division can address matters with the Head Coach, or if need be, contacting the Convening Chair from that division.  For more information on Convening, please refer to the MHL Yearbook which is available for download on the MHL website. 

If you are on the MHL website (www.hockey.on.ca) and on the left hand side of the menu, if you scroll over "Players" and then click on "Game Centre" it will direct you to the BladeNet site that will show your game schedule.  Please note that game schedules can change from time to time.  All teams must stand by to play on 18 hours' notice. 

All "A" team schedules are posted 30 days prior to the season start.  In House League during the Convening Period (the first six weeks of the season) the House League schedules can be found in the Games Centre on or about the Wednesday or Thursday prior to each weekend.  Approximately 3 weeks after the convening process, six full week so fthe House League Schedule will be posted.  Please note that game schedules can change from time to time, so it is important to continue to check the Games Centre frequently. 

Other than any funds raised through sponsorship, the MHL's sole sources of income are from gate proceeds and "team fees".  As a hockey parent (or player paying his/her own way), you've been accustomed to paying an annual registration fee with your local Association and the $5.00 per person Arena Gate Fee at the MHL level.  This $5.00 charge is charged on a per game, per person basis, for all players and spectators (over the age of 15 and uder the age of 60).  These funds are used to pay all of the League's operating expenses including, but not limited to, the cost of game ice, game officials, timekeepers and administrative costs.

For the 2012-2013 season there will be no games on Monday, October 8th, December 23 - Jan 1 inclusive, Monday, February 18th or March 11-15 inclusive (except Major 'A' finals). 

Playoffs generally start early to mid-February and depending on how far you go, can go up to early/mid April prior to the OHF Championships. 

No.  No player can be registered with another hockey club or association that is directly affiliated with another hockey league (eg. GTHL, Ontario Minor Hockey Association, Alliance, and OWHA) while registered with the MHL. 

Yes, Hockey Canada recently issued an Information Bulletin in regards to the H1N1 virus and recommendations to all teams for teh 2009/10 season.  Please Click Here for the Hockey Canada Information Bulletin.

Any injury sustained during team activities must be reported to the MHL via the Hockey Canada Injury Report found on the MHL website (www.hockey.on.ca) .  Once this form is filled out, a copy is to be submitted to the MHL Office.  Please check with your child's coaching staff to ensure they have copies of these important forms at all sanctioned activities. 

The concussion must be reported by filling out a Hockey Canada Injury Report From which can be found on the MHL website (www.hockey.on.ca).  Once the form is filled out, it must be submitted to the MHL Office.  Any player who has been diagnosed by a physician to have any degree of concussion from any activity will NOT be permitted to return to playing status in the MHL, including practices or dry land training, without the written authorization from the physician on the MHL Return To Play Form and a copy of that form being supplied to the MHL Office.