Ohp Hockey Leagues
Summer Elite League
Also known simply as “The SEL”. Our Summer Elite League is Cleveland’s only premier off-season hockey league. The SEL provides Cleveland’s very own elite-level players the opportunity to come together to compete and push each other in a weekly game setting. This fun, highly intense league is a great way to keep your skills sharp, and stay on the ice with the most premier players from Cleveland during the off-season.
DIVISIONS: Tier 1 Jr – NCAA D3-1 – Pro
DATES: June 17 – August 12
FACILITY: Winterhurst Ice Arena
COST: $400
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 15
Summer elite league
How It Works
The Summer Elite League is a highly skilled, highly competitive, fast-paced, non-check, non-fight summer league. All members of the Summer Elite League must have played or are currently playing some form of higher level hockey, such as: Midget, Junior, Collegiate, or Professional Hockey. NO EXCEPTIONS! No different than our in-season play, game results and player statistics are kept and cataloged for team and individual statistic honors.
STEP one | Do I Qualify?
I am eligible to play in the League:
- I have a played at a minimum of Midget U-16/18 AAA hockey or beyond
- I am an 07′ or older – Select AAA Level 08’s may be selected.
STEP TWO | How Do I Register?
Click the ‘League Registration’ button and fill out the application and complete payment to secure your place in the Draft.
Registration Deadline: MAY 15
REGISTERING IS YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE LEAGUE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AREN’T COMMITTED TO PLAY.
STEP THREE | What’s the Draft Process?
The Summer Elite League Draft begins the second week of May. Applicants are reviewed by League Commission. As with all competitive teams, not all applicants are accepted. The League is intended to be a highly competitive environment and we have a lot of talent here in Northeast Ohio! The League Commission reserves the final right of player placement based on age, experience, and coach recommendations. NOT ALL PLAYERS ARE ACCEPTED.
Players are Drafted and 4 Teams are formed for each division
Should you go un-drafted your application/enrollment fee will be fully refunded. [processing fees are non-refundable]
STEP FOUR | GAME ON!
Register
| Session | Location | Start Date | End Date | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Elite League | Jr-NCAA | Winterhurst Ice Arena | 06/15/2026 | 08/13/2026 | https://campscui.active.com/orgs/OhioHockeyProjectLLC?season=3751739&session=69341439 |