When Sunday, August 30, 2026
Where Chiller North 8144 Highfield Drive, Lewis Center, OH
Benefiting New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Playoff Details

Players will be placed onto tournament teams for a one-day playoff-style event built for friendly competition and a fun beer league atmosphere.

Eligibility

  • Players must be 18 or older
  • CAHL D League rostered players
  • Adult Learn To Play Hockey participants

Registration

  • $120 registration fee per player
  • Custom event jersey
  • Event gift bag
  • Guaranteed 2 games
  • Eligibility to participate in Derby

Rules

  • Three 12-minute periods
  • CAHL/USA Hockey rules apply
  • Full ice
  • Overtime proceeds to shootout if necessary

Structure

  • Four tournament teams
  • Two opening-round games
  • Winners advance to the Derby Playoff Final
  • Losing teams return for the consolation game

Beer League Derby

The Beer League Derby is the signature event twist: a 6 furlong race where hockey sticks become horses and competitors charge around the rink in a high-speed showdown.

Derby Details

  • 8 racers total
  • 2 representatives from each team
  • 6 furlongs, or 8 laps, counter-clockwise around the rink
  • Players in full gear must ride their horse
  • Horse heads attached to stick blades to simulate horse racing
  • First horse to cross the finish line wins
  • Winning racer receives a special prize
  • The winner's playoff team will also win a prize

Thank you to our event partners.

These businesses are helping make the Beer League Derby Playoff possible.

WHY AFTERCARE MATTERS

Retired racehorses often excel in second careers as show horses, trail horses, therapy horses, and family companions. With the right support and training, retirement can be the beginning of an entirely new chapter.

Thank you to all our sponsors.

Help us fill the barn, the bench, and the donor wall.

Every sponsor, donor, player, and volunteer helps turn this from a hockey game into a real fundraising event for racehorse aftercare.

See Donor List

With questions about the event, sponsorships, donations, or getting involved, contact Hockey For Horses.

Marc Anderson
hockeyforhorses@outlook.com