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DUAHL Adult Hockey Leagues | Winter/Spring Season Registration Opens December 1

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ABOUT DUAHL

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If you’re a competitive adult hockey player, check out the Ritchie Center’s adult hockey league, also known as the DUAHL! Our co-ed league is for players 18 and older and consists of up to 24 teams divided into multiple divisions based on skill and experience.

The DUAHL includes winter and summer leagues, each featuring a regular season plus a single-elimination playoff. League games are held in Joy Burns Arena and Magness Arena, the home of DU’s nationally-ranked varsity hockey team. Games include two Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Association officials and a game scorekeeper and/or supervisor.

Read the league rules.

Enjoy the DUAHL? You may also be interested in our Stick & Puck and Drop-In Hockey sessions, or a Coors Fitness Center membership.

Upcoming DUAHL Seasons

Winter/Spring Season: January - May 2026
Days/Times: Sundays, 1:00-11:45 p.m.

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Cost

WINTER SEASON:
Full team: TBD
Free agents: $350/player

Registration Dates

2026 Winter/Spring Season: Opens December 1, 2025
2026 Summer Season: Opens May 2026

How to Register

  1. Reserve Team Spot & Pay Deposit
    • Teams must pay a non-refundable $500 deposit to reserve their spot in the league each season.
    • To pay the deposit, contact the Adult Hockey Manager in person or over the phone at 303-871-7444. Deposits must be received at least two weeks before the start of the season.
  2. Pay Team Fees
    • Teams and/or free agents must complete their registration online using one of the three payment options (team pay in full, team pay in installments or free agent payments).

Looking for a team to join? We'll help find one by registering as a free agent.

Fall Season Cost: $350/free agent

Register online as a free agent.

For more information about joining as a free agent, please contact us at 303-871-3845 or recreation@du.edu for registration information.

Contact Us & Learn More

For more information about DUAHL, please contact us at 303-871-3845 or recreation@du.edu, or complete our online form.

ABOUT DUAHL-B: Beginner's League

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The DU Adult Hockey League – Beginners League is intended as learning environment for developing in-game awareness and strategy, understanding team concepts and putting hockey skills to the test, all in a fun and safe atmosphere. It is a new league for adults with little-to-no hockey experience but are ready to begin playing games in a semi-competitive environment.

DUAHL-B is perfect for players who are new to hockey but feel their skills are game-ready. It is a bridge between our Adult Learn to Play Hockey lessons and the full DUAHL.

The DUAHL-B league features 75-minute games held on Tuesday and Thursday nights (and Friday nights during the summer season), starting between 6:30-10:30 p.m. and are played at Joy Burns Arena. Games will have two officials and a game scorekeeper.

The league will feature up to eight teams of 10-15 players. New players are randomly assigned to a team. Full ice hockey equipment is required.

Enjoy the DUAHL-B? You may also be interested in Stick & Puck and Drop-In Hockey sessions or a Coors Fitness Center membership.

Upcoming DUAHL-B Seasons

Fall/Winter Season: September - April 2026
Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

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Cost

FALL SEASON:
Full team: TBD
Free agents: $350/player (First half of season dues)

New Player Cost

New players will be assigned to teams.

Registration Dates

2025 Fall Season: Opens August 1, 2025
2026 Summer Season: Opens May 2026

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Goalies: Please contact our Adult Hockey Manager Sam Markwood at sam.markwood@du.edu or 303-871-7444 for registration information.

Contact Us & Learn More

For more information about DUAHL-B, please contact us at 303-871-3845 or recreation@du.edu, or complete our online form.

ABOUT DUAHL-Lunch League

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Got a few hours free on Thursday afternoons? Join the Ritchie Center’s Adult Hockey Lunch League!

Open to players 18 and older of all skill levels, this co-ed league is all about building a fun, inclusive hockey community. Whether you're a seasoned skater or just getting back on the ice, you'll find great competition and even better camaraderie.

Each season, our captains draft four balanced teams based on player experience to ensure fair and exciting matchups. While the games are competitive, the real focus is on enjoying good hockey, connecting with great people, and sharing a post-game lunch together.

The DUAHL Lunch League runs in both the fall and winter, featuring a regular season followed by a single-elimination playoff. Games are held in DU’s premier rinks—Joy Burns Arena and Magness Arena, home to the nationally ranked varsity hockey team. Each game includes one certified official from the Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Association and a dedicated scorekeeper.

Enjoy the Lunch League? You may also be interested in Stick & Puck and Drop-In Hockey sessions or a Coors Fitness Center membership.

Upcoming DUAHL-Lunch League Seasons

Winter Season: January - May 2026
Days/Times: Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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Cost

$375/player

Registration Dates

2026 Winter Season: Opens December 1, 2025

Register online

Contact Us & Learn More

For more information about DUAHL-Lunch League, please contact us at 303-871-3845 or recreation@du.edu, or complete our online form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can register as a free agent for the DUAHL or as a new player for the DUAHL-B. Free agents must pay for the season in-full prior to being placed on a team. If a free agent is not able to be placed, a full refund will be issued. Please contact the Adult Hockey Manager to register at 303-871-7444. Free agent pricing depends on number of games in each season.

DUAHL games are primarily held on Sunday afternoons and nights with some games held on Saturday nights.

DUAHL Beginner’s League games are held on Tuesday & Thursday nights. (Games will also be held on Friday nights for the summer season.)

The DUAHL consists of “B”, high and low “C” and "D” divisions.

The DUAHL Beginner’s League consists of one division with up to eight teams. The DUAHL-B league is equivalent to a lower "D" or "E" division.

The five divisions are as follows:
B – Most competitive, with highest skill and pace. Features a majority of players who played at the college club (ACHA) level and/or higher, including players with Junior, NCAA, Minor-Pro and/or Pro experience.
C-High – Middle-high division featuring a majority of players who played competitive youth and Varsity High School hockey, and some college club players.
C-Low – Middle-low level offered in the DUAHL. This league features players who played youth hockey or may not have, but still possess a hockey skating and skills base, and are comfortable at a higher game pace than D-Division.
D – Same skill and experience as Low-C, but slower pace. Still not a beginner’s league.
E – aka DUAHL Beginner’s League (DUAHL-B): Equivalent to an E-Division for Beginners and low skill players ONLY

B, C, and D divisions will play 3 seasons throughout the year (Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer) each season will consist of 10-12 regular season games. DUAHL-B (beginners division) will play a winter season and a summer season. Winter will consist of 20+ regular season games, and summer will consist of 10-12 regular season games. Teams in all divisions are also guaranteed one playoff game following the regular season.

Yes. All divisions consist of a single elimination postseason tournament with all teams guaranteed at least one game.

Goalies are always needed and can be placed on teams when space is available. Goalies are also often needed as substitutes.

To be placed on the substitute list or to find a new team, please contact the Adult Hockey Coordinator at 303-871-7444.