2025 Summer League
Get ready for fast-paced and high-energy hockey action this summer with the Rockets Summer 4 v 4 Cross Ice League! Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, stay in game shape, or just have a great time on the ice, this league is for YOU! The Rockets Summer League is open to all players in the St. Louis area! Space is limited so be sure to sign up soon!
Why Play 4 v 4 Cross-Ice?
There are a variety of reasons to get involved in corss ice games! While cross ice is a fun way to get on the ice in the summer, there are numerous developmental advantages to playing cross ice games:
- More puck touches!
- More goals are scored in cross ice games!
- Learn to make faster decisions!
- Improve your skating through quick decisions!
- Increased ice time - all player shifts will rotate evenly!
- Fast paced action with limited stoppage in play!
- Cross ice increases the chance to score goals!
- Learn to make better passes!
- Develop shooting accutacy!
- Learn effective positioning and game awareness!
- Cross ice will help you develop more creativity in your game!
- Cross ice is a great way for players to build confidence!
When
Games Begin: June 3
Games End: July 24
Game Schedules are as follows:
Tuesdays - 6:40 PM *
Thursdays - 6:50 PM *
Depending on interest, the Rockets may add another night! If an additional night is added, this page will be updated... check back later this summer!
* Subject to change
Where
Creve Coeur Ice Rink
11400 Olde Cabin Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
If an additional night is added, this page will be updated with location details... check back later this summer!
Divisions
8U/6U
4 teams of 10 skaters
10U
4 teams of 10 skaters
12U/14U
4 teams of 10 skaters
Note: The 12U/14U is a "no check" league!
Game Format and Structure
- Gameplay: During games, 4 skaters + 1 goalie will be on the ice for each team. If the goalie is absent, the Shooter Tutor will be used.
- Game Length: All games will consist of two 25-minute running time halves. Between halves, players will take a water break.
- Rink Setup: All games will be played "cross-ice", using dividers (pads) to mark the boundaries for each game.
- Jerseys and Color: Each player will be responsible for bringing their own jersey. Teams will be assigned "light" or "dark" prior to the game.
- Faceoffs: Faceoffs will only occur at the start of each half.
- Line Changes: During games, a whistle will be blown to signify line/player changes for all games on the ice.
Rules
Out of Play: If the puck goes "out of play" a new puck will be introduced.
Penalties:
- Rule infractions will result in a penalty shot instead of a power play.
- Body checking is not allowed. The empahsis for cross ice games is on skill and not physicality.
Goaltending: When goalies freeze the puck, the oposing team must back away for play to restart.
Goals: After a goal is scored, the scoring team must retreat from ofensive play and allow the opposing team take possession of the puck.
Prices
Skaters: $200.00 Goalies: $100.00
Questions
2025 Summer League
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