The best adult hockey league in the city is back for another season! The Ottawa Senators Adult Hockey League (OSAHL) features 25 face-paced games all at your choice of one of our state-of-the-art facilities; the Bell Sensplex (West Ottawa) or Richcraft Sensplex (East Ottawa). Get the full pro-feel with music during stoppages, announcements after every goal and full stats kept so you can brag to your buddies! Keep scrolling for more information on how you can get registered as a team or individual!

Dates and Schedule

  • The 2023-24 winter season will run September 2023 through April 2024 with specific team schedules being released closer to the start of the season.
  • All teams will play a minimum of 25 games this season with additional games for those advancing to the league championship.
    • 4 Exhibition Games
    • 17 Regular Season Games
    • 4 Playoff Games (minimum – with more playoff games possible for teams advancing)
  • Games will be played on Sunday – Thursday nights. Like last year, teams will play up to two games on Friday and/or Saturday. Games on Friday will not start after 10:30 p.m., and games on Saturday will start after 12 p.m.

League Dates

LOCATIONDATES
Bell Sensplex (WEST)September 24, 2023 through April 2024
Richcraft Sensplex (EAST)September 24, 2023 through April 2024
Please note, all registrations are subject to review. Any team viewed as not in good standing with the league, will be removed and refunded in full prior to the start of the season.

League Features

  • The full pro-feel, including music during stoppages and announcements after every goal and penalty.
  • Full league stats kept including box scores for every game, team standings and league leaders.
  • Player of the Game awards presented at the end of every game.
  • All games take place at one of our state-of-the-art four pad facilities featuring the best ice in the city & on-site restaurant for a post-game team get together. Join us at The Puck Stop in the east-end or Centre Ice Sports Bar in the west!
  • Continue to check back here as more league features get announced!

League Cost — EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL AUG. 11

  • Team Registration fees are based on a 25 game season. Teams will have the option to pick between two payment types; full payment or two installments.
Payment TypeTeam Fee (+HST)Late Reg. FeeMulti-Payment FeeHSTTotal (incl. HST)Per Player (14)Per Game (25)
One (1) Installment (prior to Aug. 11) $6,092.92N/AN/A$792.08$6,885$491.79$275.40
Two (2) Installments (prior to Aug. 11)$6,092.92N/A$92.92$804.16$6,990$499.29$279.60
One (1) Installment (after Aug. 11)$6,092.92$185.84N/A$816.24$7,095$506.79$283.80
Two (2) Installments (after Aug. 11)$6,092.92$185.84$92.92$828.32$7,200$514.29$288
  • EARLY BIRD FULL PAYMENT(including HST)— $6,885
    • $500 deposit (due at registration)
    • $6,385 final payment (due Sept 15)
  • EARLY BIRD TWO INSTALLMENTS (including HST) — $6,990
    • $500 deposit (due at registration)
    • $3,245 installment 1 (due Sept 15)
    • $3,245 installment 2 (due Nov 15)
  • $150 Team Bond
    • Required for all new teams or returning teams that do not have a qualifying bond from a previous season 

Not already on a team?

Not to worry! League representatives are putting together teams of individuals so you don’t have to worry about missing our on this great league! For just $591.37 (+HST), individuals can take part in the OSAHL and are privy to the same great features as all our teams.  

  • BELL Sensplex (WEST)
  • RICHCRAFT Sensplex (EAST)

PLEASE NOTE: Individual teams will only be created if we have enough interest. Players will be contacted by league representatives prior to the start of the season to confirm their registration. If you have any questions about how the individual teams work, please contact us at [email protected]

League Format and Rules

  • All games will be played 5-on-5 with potential rule modifications. More information on the final league rules will be provided prior to the start of the season, but expect the standard rules of hockey.
  • There is no limit on roster sizes, or the use of spares beyond the usual OSAHL rules. All players must be logged on the game sheet prior to the start of the game to be active.
  • Each game will consist of two 23-minute run time periods with a two (2) minute warmup and one (1) minute halftime.
  • The league will feature four (4) separate divisions: Co-Ed 18+, Co-Ed 35+ and Women’s
    • Co-ed 18+ teams must include players only over 18 years of age.
    • Co-ed 35+ teams must include players age 35 and over with the following exceptions.
      • Goalies must be over 30 years of age.
      • One spare per game under 35 (but over 30) may be used, as long as they are consistent with the caliber of team and division in which they are playing.
    • Co-ed 50+ teams must include players age 50 and over with the following exceptions.
      • Goalie must be over 45 years of age.
      • One spare per game under 50 (but over 45) may be used, as long as they are consistent with the caliber of team and division in which they are playing.
    • Women’s teams must feature female players.

Prior to season start, teams will be placed in divisions based on past seasons, and current rosters. There will be multiple divisions based on skill for each sub-division above (Co-Ed 18+, Co-Ed 35+, Co-Ed 50+ and Women’s) if registration permits. After the exhibition season, divisions may be modified should exhibition results make this necessary. 

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Refund Policy: Read our Refund & Cancellation Policy.