SUBSTITUTE PLAYER GUIDE
2024-2025 SEASON EDITION
The LFA Substitute Player Guide is a tool to help you find your way among our different programs offered. It is not based on letter calibration because they are too many differences from one league or region to another.
Here is a summary of our teams and divisions for the 2024-2025 season. Please note that teams may change divisions and arenas from one season to another.
We offer hockey for men and women, from beginners to very experienced players with the mission of creating an optimal experience for all, including centralized team management among other things.
The LFA offers competitive and recreational hockey but ALWAYS FRIENDLY. Troublemakers are not welcome.
Arenas where we play :
CENTRAL DIVISION
12 teams in 2 conferences (Saturday-Sunday)
[competitive – friendly]
The Central division is our strongest division with some individuals having played high level hockey without being former professionals. While maintaining the LFA recipe as in all of our programs, each team is built with 3-4 levels of players who generally played (but not all) A to AAA and are mid-twenties to late fifties. The players are generally in good physical condition.
Saturday – CND – 1:00PM, 2:30PM, 4:00PM
Sunday - Verdun - Between 5:00Pm and 10:00PM
OUR 12 TEAMS
SATELLITE DIVISION
6 TEAMS [competitive – friendly]
The Stellite division (previously known as the Challenge) is our second strongest division with some individuals also playing in the Central division. Generally a little slower than the latter, it offers a good level of play with also 3-4 levels of players per team. We also find players who have generally played (but not all) A up to AAA. Mid-twenties to late fifties, but generally a little older than in the Central division
Monday - Tuesday & Wednesday in Verdun – 9:30 PM
OUR 6 TEAMS
3V3 CHALLENGE DIVISION
6 TEAMS* [Recreational /competitive – friendly]
***SUMMER SEASON ONLY***
The 3V3 CHALLENGE division has a recreational-competitive level of play on a reduced ice surface. The intensity of play varies between recreational and competitive, but remains a friendly environment. Balanced teams made up of 6 players and a goalkeeper compete to get their hands on one of our exclusive championship trophies.
Thursday– Glaces de l’Est – 7:00 & 8:00 PM (mixed)
9:00PM Women only
HERITAGE DIVISION
6 TEAMS [Recreational/competitive – friendly]
Sunday – CND –1:00, 2:30 & 4:00 PM
The Heritage division offers a recreational and competitive playing experience and has established itself as our development division in which younger players and veterans share their hockey heritage. The mindset remains more recreational and less focused on stats despite the presentation of a trophy at the end of the season. Some players played competitive hockey in their youth and others in recreational leagues, but all play in this division for the pleasure of the “game” more than for the statistics and trophies. Probably our most fun division !
Friday’s - CND - 7:00-8:30 & 9:30 PM (SUMMER SEASON)
OUR 6 TEAMS
DIVISION ROCKETTES
4 TEAMS [Recreational/competitive – friendly]
The Rockettes division is a new 100% WOMEN division to offer them the same opportunity to play great ogranized and friendly hockey as our male members. Even if women are welcomed in all our divisions, the Rockettes division is all theirs. For our inaugural season, all calibre of girls are welcomed !
Sunday– Verdun – Between 5:00 & 10:00 PM
OUR TEAMS
REC MIXTE DIVISIONS
2 GROUPS [recreative / mixed level]
The REC MIXTE division offers men and women who want to PLAY TO PLAY, the opportunity to do so together and practice our national sport in a RECREATIONAL setting. No statistics, championships or trophies to win. Simply an opportunity to play for the love of the game in a structured environment with balanced and fair teams for all. From beginner players. to those who do not want to play competitive anymore and even a 75 year old veteran, so a happy mix.
We have two groups that play each week.
Saturday – CND – 5:30 PM
Sunday – CND – 10:00 PM
OUR 4 TEAMS
7AM BUZZ DIVISION
2 TEAMS [CASUAL PICK-UP GAME]
7AM BUZZ is perfect for early risers and those who want to play before or after work. This recreational division is made up of mix level players but offers balanced teams each week.
Morning hockey has a special vibe, you should try it !
Wednesday – Verdun - 7h00
OUR TEAMS
PICK-UP DIVISIONS & CLUB HOUSE
6 TEAMS [ Recreative- semi competitive ]
***SUMMER SEASON ONLY***
The Pick-up & Club House divisions are perfect for those who simply want to play for the love of the “game” and not for personal statistics or to win a championship trophy. The teams change from week to week with small series 2 out of 3 to be expected to spice things up! The intensity of play varies between recreational and competitive, but remains a friendly environment where everyone is welcome. The LFA Club House is a cool proposal for those who particularly enjoy the social side of playing hockey. It picks up where pick-up style games end by adding a little twist to the “après match”. As they say, “membership has its privileges” :)
Tuesday’s -Verdun & Terrebonne - 9:30PM
Club House Thursday – CND - 7:30PM
We welcome your comments on your experience with us within the different divisions. Our mandate is to give you the best hockey experience. If you have any questions, comments or would like clarification, contact us at info@lfahockey.com
The LFA for an optimal hockey experience, guaranteed!!!
