Category: Club News

Club Announces 2025-2026 Fall/Winter Season Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

In partnership with the Oakland Ice Center, managed by Sharks Ice, the Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the 2025-2026 Fall/Winter Season sign-up. The 2025-2026 Fall/Winter season will comprise of a 25-game regular season, a single elimination playoff bracket for the top four teams, and a single consolation game for non-qualifying teams. Playoffs are projected for late March 2026. Player fees are subject to change but are currently assumed to be $1150 for a full-season and $725 for a half-season; this may be adjusted due to the number of players signing up and whether they are full-time or half-time.

The Hellcats are involved in Division 1, Division 3, and Over 40 A & B. The 2025-2026 Fall/Winter Season begins the week of September 7th, 2025.

Game days with primary and alternate days are:
  • Division 1 – Tuesday / Thursday
  • Division 2 – N/A
  • Division 3 – Thursday / Tuesday
  • Over 40A – Sunday morning
  • Over 40B – Sunday morning

All players must have a USA Hockey number valid for 2025-2026 period. Register at www.usahockeyregistration.com and add your registration number to your BenchApp profile in the registration field.

All players must abide by Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines.

Club Announces 2025 Summer Season Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

In partnership with the Oakland Ice Center, managed by Sharks Ice, the Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the the 2025 Summer Season sign-up. This Summer the league is introducing an 50+ Division. Each division will have a different number of games but they are all schedule to finish by August 31st, 2025. The Hellcats are involved in Division 1, Division 3, and Over 40 A & B. We will field an Over 50 team if interest permits.

Game days with primary and alternate days are:
  • Division 1 – Tuesday / Thursday
  • Division 2 – N/A
  • Division 3 – Thursday / Tuesday
  • Over 40A – Sunday morning
  • Over 40B – Sunday morning
  • Over 50 – Sunday morning <– NEW

All players must abide by Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines.

Club Announces 2024-2025 Fall/Winter Season 40+A Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

Due to bye weeks and scheduling issues, the 40+A Division was compelled to run on a separate schedule from all other Oakland divisions. In partnership with the Oakland Ice Center, managed by Sharks Ice, the Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the sign-up for the 2024-2025 Fall/Winter Season for the 40+A Division. The 2024-2025 40+A Fall/Winter Season begins on August 4th, 2024, and ends on March 30th, 2025. Players must renew their USA Hockey membership to play any game after August 31, 2024. The Hellcats are involved in Division 1, Division 3, and Over 40 A & B.

Game days with primary and alternate days are:
  • Division 1 – Tuesday / Thursday
  • Division 2 – N/A
  • Division 3 – Thursday / Monday
  • Over 40 A & B – Sunday morning

This season will comprise a 20-game regular season format with double-elimination playoffs for the top four teams in each division. A consolation game will be offered to nonplayoff-qualifying teams will play a minimum of 3 post-season games (2 playoff, 1 consolation), and the non-qualifying team will receive 2 consolation games. The rosters will lock after the 8th game.

Player fees are subject to change but are currently assumed to be $925 for a full-season and $575 for a half-season; this may be adjusted due to the number of players signing up and whether they are full-time or half-time.

A 2023-2024 USA Hockey registration will be required for all games before August 31st, and a 2024-2025 USA Hockey registration will be required for all games after August 31st. Register at www.usahockeyregistration.com and be prepared to add your registration number to your BenchApp profile in the registration field.

All players must abide by Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines.

Club Announces 2024 Summer Season Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

The Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the sign-up for the 2024 Summer Season. The 2024 Summer Season begins on June 18th and ends on September 29th (players must renew their USA Hockey membership to play any game after August 31st). The Hellcats are involved in Division 1, Division 3, and Over 40 A & B.

Game days with primary and alternate days are:
  • Division 1 – Tuesday / Thursday
  • Division 2 – N/A
  • Division 3 – Thursday / Monday
  • Over 40 A & B – Sunday morning

This season will comprise a 12-game regular season format with single-elimination playoffs for the top four teams in each division. A consolation game will be offered to nonplayoff-qualifying teams. The rosters will lock after the 5th game.

Player fees are subject to change but are currently assumed to be $535 for a full-season and $335 for a half-season; this may be adjusted due to the number of players signing up and whether they are full-time or half-time.

A 2023-2024 USA Hockey registration will be required for all games before August 31st, and a 2024-2025 USA Hockey registration will be required for all games after August 31st. Register at www.usahockeyregistration.com and be prepared to add your registration number to your BenchApp profile in the registration field.

All players must abide by Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines.

Thank you,

~Cappy and the AssCaps

Club Announces 2024 Spring Season Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

The Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the sign-up for the 2024 Spring Season. The 2024 Spring Season begins on February 20th. The Hellcats are involved in Division 1, Division 3, and Over 40 A & B.

Game days with primary and alternate days are:
  • Division 1 – Tuesday / Thursday
  • Division 2 – N/A
  • Division 3 – Thursday / Monday
  • Over 40 A & B – Sunday morning
This season will comprise a 15-game regular season format with single-elimination playoffs for the top-four teams in each division or top six teams if eight or more teams. The rosters will lock after the 6th game. Player fees are subject to change but are currently assumed to be $670 for a full-season and $420 for a half-season; this may be adjusted due to the number of players signing up and whether they are full-time or half-time. A 2023-2024 USA Hockey registration will be required. Register at www.usahockeyregistration.com and be prepared to add your registration number to your BenchApp profile in the registration field. All players must abide by Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines.
All members and prospective members are encouraged to sign-up for the Spring Season as soon as possible.
Thank you,
~Cappy and the AssCaps

Club Announces 2023 Fall Season Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

The Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the sign-up for the 2023 Fall Season. The 2023 Fall Season begins on September 5th.

The Hellcats were involved in Division 1, Division 3, and Over 40 A. We are considering expanding to Over 40 B for the 2023 Fall Season if we can get enough player interest.
Game days with primary and alternate days are:
  • Division 1 – Tuesday / Thursday
  • Division 2 – N/A
  • Division 3 – Thursday / Monday
  • Over 40 A & B – Sunday morning
This season will comprise a 15-game regular season format with single elimination playoffs for the top-four teams in each division or top six teams if eight or more teams. The rosters will lock after the 6th game.Player fees are subject to change but are currently assumed to be $670 for a full-season and $420 for a half-season; this may be adjusted due to the number of players signing up and whether they are full-time or half-time.

A 2023-2024 USA Hockey registration will be required. Register at www.usahockeyregistration.com and be prepared to add your registration number to your BenchApp profile in the registration field. All players must abide by Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines.

All members and prospective members are encouraged to sign-up for the Fall Season as soon as possible.
Thank you,
~Cappy and the AssCaps

Club Announces 2022 Fall Season Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

The Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the Sign-up for the 2022 Fall Season. The 2022 Winter Season begins on September 6th.

The Hellcats were involved in Division 1 (Gold A), Division 3 (Gold C) and Over 40 A. We have affiliate relationships with the Cross Czechs in Division 2 (Gold B) and Men of Moderation in Over 40 B.
Game days with primary and alternate days are:
Division 1 (Gold A) –Tuesday / Thursday
Division 2 (Gold B) – Wednesday / Monday
Division 3 (Gold C) – Thursday / Monday
Over 40 A & B – Sunday mornings.
This season will comprise a 12-game format (12 regular-season games) with single elimination playoffs for the top-four teams in each division or top six teams if eight or more teams. Rosters will lock after the 7th game.

Player fees are subject to change but are currently assumed to be $480 for a full-season and $300 for a half-season; this may be adjusted due to the number of players signing up and whether they are full-time or half-time.

A 2022-2023 USA Hockey registration will be required. Register and add your registration number to your BenchApp profile in the registration field. You will also need to complete the Sharks Ice liability waiver:

All players must abide by any County Health guidelines.

All members and prospective members are encouraged to sign-up for the Fall Season as soon as possible.

Thank you,

~Cappy and the AssCaps

Club Announces 2022 Summer Season Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

The Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the Sign-up for the 2022 Summer Season. The 2022 Summer Season begins on June 13th.

The Hellcats are involved in Division 1 (Gold A), Division 3 (Gold C), and Over 40 A this season. We extend a heartfelt appreciation to the Oakland Seals, who merged with us the past two seasons as the Hell Seals. We affiliate with the Cross Czechs in Division 2 (Gold B).
Game days with primary and alternate days are:
Division 1 (Gold A) –Tuesday / Thursday
Division 2 (Gold B) – Wednesday / Monday
Division 3 (Gold C) – Thursday / Monday
Over 40 A – Sunday mornings.
This season will comprise an 8-game format (8 regular-season games) with a championship game for the top two teams in each division. Rosters will lock after the 5th game.Player fees are subject to change but are currently assumed to be $195 for a full-season and $185 for a half-season; this may be adjusted due to the number of players signing up and whether they are full-time or half-time.

A 2021-2022 USA Hockey registration will be required. Register and add your registration number to your BenchApp profile in the registration field. You will also need to complete the Sharks Ice liability waiver:

All players must abide by any County Health guidelines.

All members and prospective members are encouraged to sign-up for the Summer Season as soon as possible.

Thank you,

~Cappy and the AssCaps

Club Announces 2022 Winter Season Sign-up

Joe McGrath
General Manager

The Hellcats Hockey Club has announced the posting of the Sign-up for the 2022 Winter Season. The 2022 Winter Season begins on February 8th.

The Hellcats were involved in Gold A (now Division 1), Gold B (now Division 2) via a merger with the Cross Czech aka Hell Czechs, and Over 40 A via a merger with the Oakland Seals (aka Hell Seals) and fell just short in two Championship Games this past Fall.
Game days with primary and alternate days are:
Division 1 (Gold A) –Tuesday / Thursday
Division 2 (Gold B) – Wednesday / Monday
Division 3 (Gold C) – Thursday / Tuesday
Over 40 A – Sunday mornings.
This season will comprise a 12-game format (1 pre-season game, 11 regular-season games) with single elimination playoffs for the top-four teams in each division. Rosters will lock after the 6th game.
Player fees are subject to change but are currently assumed to be $470 for a full-season and $295 for a half-season; this may be adjusted due to the number of players signing up and whether they are full-time or half-time.
A 2021-2022 USA Hockey registration will be required. Register at www.usahockeyregistration.com and be prepared to add your registration number to your BenchApp profile in the registration field.
All players must be vaccinated and abide by County guidelines (which currently require a mask worn indoors).

All members and prospective members are encouraged to sign-up for the Fall Season as soon as possible.