ThunderShock Secure Spot in Title Game
The Summer roller hockey league finished with an exciting, back-and-forth flurry of goal scoring action. By the final whistle, the ThunderShock had completed a doubleheader sweep heading into next week's championship game. The results of tonight's games had no impact on final season standings, as the yellow squad had already secured their spot in the finals last week.
Flames, Sea Monsters to Meet in Title Game
Heading into the final week of the regular season, a lot was on the line for setting the playoff matchups. Before last night's games, the Flames were at the top of the standings with seven points. One point back was the Bruins in second place, with the Sea Monsters in third with five points. The Vikings were already locked in to the Consolation game, regardless of what might have happened last night.
Tight Race to Finish Regular Season
With just one week left in the regular season, a tight race has developed in the Under 10 division to determine who will be playing for the league championship. In the Under 14 division, however, everything is pretty much set, with this week's schedule being a preview of championship week.
Roller Hockey Leagues
Winter deadline: January 5, 2013
(League plays Jan 14 - Feb 25)
Spring deadline: February 25, 2013
(League plays Mar 18 - Apr 29)
Register by phone
(402) 562-5663
Registrations are currently being accepted for our roller hockey leagues. The cost to participate in our roller hockey leagues is $40/player for ages 7 and older, and just $25/player for players under the age of 7. Registrations will be accepted at the Event Center during business hours, by phone (leave a message outside of business hours), or online at any time. Watch for special league registration nights where Event Center staff members can assist with your registration, and be on hand to answer your questions in person.
Starting with our 2012-2013 league seasons, there will no longer be an additional deposit of $10 required for use of our jerseys for any sport. We appreciate your assistance with the return of our jerseys by the end of each season. Complete league and registration details are available below.
Why Play Roller Hockey?
Just a few reasons our hockey leagues are the best:
- $20 skate credit for all new players! Get your own skates!
- Worried about cost? Borrow our gear! All equipment provided!
- Non-checking, non-contact leagues are very safe!
- National Championship-experienced league director!
- Detailed stats and game recaps are posted on our website.
- Substitute on the fly! No lengthy breaks on the bench.
- Teamwork and good sportsmanship is taught.
- Our hockey leagues are tons of fun for all ages!
Need Help?
Our staff can assist with your registration, or answer any questions or concerns you may have before or after signing up for one of our leagues. If you need additional assistance, use the link below to contact us. We'd be happy to help!
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Complete Details: Roller Hockey
Age Divisions
Our leagues are open to boys and girls ages 5 and older, including adults. Age is determined as of July 31, 2013 for the 2012-2013 league season. Age divisions will be determined based upon the number of entries. Our Under 6 division is coed, while older age divisions should have separate boys and girls divisions.
Game Details
Games consist of two 15-minute halves with a two-minute intermission. Teams will be given five minutes of instruction prior to their game each week, focusing on a different hockey skill. Running clock throughout the game, unless the score is within two goals with two minutes or less to play in the game (stopped clock in effect). Games played 3v3 plus a goalie (four on the floor per team). Substitutions are unlimited and can be done on the fly (during play). Games are played in our state-of-the-art hockey rink featuring professional dasher boards, tempered glass, and protective spectator netting.
Season Schedule
Games will be played on Monday evenings. When possible, younger age divisions will play earlier in the evening. We understand this is a school night, and will not have games running late into the night. Games will be scheduled no more than 45-minutes apart, but we encourage you to have your child(ren) at the rink, suited up, and ready to play at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled game.
Team Practices
Each week, teams will be provided five minutes of instruction prior to their scheduled game. This instruction will focus on a different hockey skill or mindset, and will progress with difficulty throughout the season to help encourage growth in the sport. Instruction is provided by a league director who has over 20 years of experience in roller hockey, including multiple appearances in Regional and National Championship tournaments.
Required Equipment
Players are required to wear a helmet with face shield (player 18 & older can choose to go without a shield, although we strongly encourage it), gloves, shinguards, skates, and a hockey stick. Mouthpiece are also required, as they are proven to help minimize the likelihood of a concussion in the unlikely event of a collision. Protective cups (males) are recommended, but optional. Columbus Event Center will provide, at no additional charge, free use of our hockey equipment for league participants. We provide a helmet, gloves, shinguards, and a stick, but will no longer be able to provide skates. All new players are encouraged to take advantage of our $20 skate credit toward your purchase. Columbus Event Center will also provide jerseys for players to use during the season. As for jerseys...
Hockey Jersey Check-Out
Hockey jerseys are provided by Columbus Event Center for use during the hockey season. These jerseys are property of the Event Center, and must be cared for while checked out, and returned to the Event Center upon completion of the hockey season. Starting with our 2012-2013 seasons, there will not be an additional $10 deposit charge for use of the jerseys. Instead, players will be required to return their hockey jersey to the rink by close of business on the final day of their respective league season. Players who fail to return their jersey by the deadline will be billed for a replacement jersey. Because there are as little as two weeks between seasons, we must order replacements immediately to ensure we have enough for each player in the upcoming season. Your help on this matter is greatly appreciated.
How Do I Register?
Players can be registered online through our website using our online registration system. Simply select the appropriate item from our online store, type in the total number of individual seasons in the circle directly left of the 'Add to Cart' button (details instructions and examples are provided on each product page), and then add the item to your cart to proceed. When you begin the checkout process, you will be asked to log in or register for an online account. This account will give you access to additional website features, order history, payment status, and more. Once logged in or registered, you will be directed to the online registration form(s) based upon your selection. Simply complete the form and then complete the online checkout process once redirected back to your cart. Again, complete and detailed instructions, along with examples, are included on each product page. Or, if you have trouble, don't hesitate to contact us for assistance or to complete the registration over the phone.
Our online registration system will allow you to easily register up to three children at once on a single form. And yes, our online registration system will also allow you to register any child(ren) for multiple seasons on a single form. Why keep doing paperwork over and over again? You will receive an invoice about your purchase via email, as well as your own copy of the completed registration form(s) in a separate email. New this year, we have added language to our Terms & Conditions to allow electronic signatures. So, once registered online, you're all set!
Of course, you can also register by downloading a registration form from our website, or by picking one up at the rink. We can also mail one to you if you would like, along with other helpful information about our leagues. Or, we can also take registrations over the phone in just a few short minutes. Registration fees must be paid by the deadline to be included, and late registrants will be placed on a waiting list. Columbus Event Center can accept cash, checks, and credit cards for payment of all registration fees.
I've Registered. Now What?
First of all, thank you for taking part in these great leagues. We appreciate your support, and look forward to getting out on the court for some hockey! We have created deadlines for our leagues that are approximately one month before the start of the season. This allows us a couple of weeks to sort out players, create age divisions and teams, and put together information for our participants and their parents. Parents and players should be contacted two weeks before the scheduled start date of any league. If, for some reason, you do not hear from us, or do not receive information about the start of the season, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately at (402)562-5663. The rink owners can also be reached via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Roller Hockey Leagues
Help us move into town! Sign up for a roller hockey league today!
Summer league info coming soon. Begins Aug/Sept 2013.
Columbus Event Center hosts roller hockey leagues from September through May each year. Our league seasons are open to boys and girls ages 5 and up. For our 2012-2013 season, age is determined as of July 31, 2013.
Registrations are currently being accepted for our roller hockey leagues. The cost to participate in our roller hockey leagues is $40/player for ages 7 and older, and just $25/player for players under the age of 7. Registrations will be accepted at the Event Center during business hours, by phone (leave a message outside of business hours), or online at any time. Watch for special league registration nights where Event Center staff members can assist with your registration, and be on hand to answer your questions in person. All new roller hockey players will receive a $20 credit toward the purchase of a brand new pair of skates of your choice. Skates must be purchased through the Event Center. Offer is good for all hockey players who are participating in their first league season at the Event Center.
Starting with our 2012-2013 league seasons, there will no longer be an additional deposit of $10 required for use of our jerseys for any sport. We appreciate your assistance with the return of our jerseys by the end of each season. Complete league and registration details are available below:
Why Play Roller Hockey?
Just a few reasons our hockey leagues are the best:
- $20 skate credit for all new players! Get your own skates!
- Worried about cost? Borrow our gear! All equipment provided!*
- Non-checking, non-contact leagues are very safe!
- National Championship-experienced league director!
- Detailed stats and game recaps are posted on our website.
- Substitute on the fly! No lengthy breaks on the bench.
- Teamwork and good sportsmanship is taught.
- Our hockey leagues are tons of fun for all ages!
Need Help?
Our staff can assist with your registration, or answer any questions or concerns you may have before or after signing up for one of our leagues. If you need additional assistance, use the button below to contact us. We'd be happy to help!
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Complete Details: Roller Hockey
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Age Divisions
Our leagues are open to boys and girls ages 5 and older, including adults. Age is determined as of July 31, 2013 for the 2012-2013 league season. Age divisions will be determined based upon the number of entries. In the event age divisions are combined, players will be kept playing against other participants their same age.
Game Details
Games consist of two 15-minute halves with a two-minute intermission. Teams will be given five minutes of instruction prior to their game each week, focusing on a different hockey skill. Running clock throughout the game, unless the score is within two goals with two minutes or less to play in the game (stopped clock in effect). Games are played 3v3 plus a goalie (four on the floor per team). Substitutions are unlimited and can be done on the fly (during play). Games are played in our state-of-the-art hockey rink featuring professional dasher boards, tempered glass, and protective spectator netting.
Season Schedule
Games will be played on Monday evenings. When possible, younger age divisions will play earlier in the evening. We understand this is a school night, and will not have games running late into the night. Games will be scheduled no more than 45-minutes apart, but we encourage you to have your child(ren) at the rink, suited up, and ready to play at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled game.
Team Practices
Each week, teams will be provided five minutes of instruction prior to their scheduled game. This instruction will focus on a different hockey skill or mindset, and will progress with difficulty throughout the season to help encourage growth in the sport. Instruction is provided by a league director who has over 20 years of experience in roller hockey, including multiple appearances in Regional and National Championship tournaments.
Required Equipment
Players are required to wear a helmet with face shield (player 18 & older can choose to go without a shield, although we strongly encourage it), gloves, shinguards, skates, and a hockey stick. Mouthpieces are also required, as they are proven to help minimize the likelihood of a concussion in the unlikely event of a collision. Protective cups (males) are recommended, but optional. Columbus Event Center will provide, at no additional charge, free use of our hockey equipment for league participants. We provide a helmet, gloves, shinguards, and a stick, but will no longer be able to provide skates. All new players are encouraged to take advantage of our $20 skate credit offer, which allows you to order any pair of skates you wish through the Event Center, and receive $20 credit toward your purchase. Columbus Event Center will also provide jerseys for players to use during the season. As for jerseys...
Hockey Jersey Check-Out
Hockey jerseys are provided by Columbus Event Center for use during the hockey season. These jerseys are property of the Event Center, and must be cared for while checked out, and returned to the Event Center upon completion of the hockey season. Starting with our 2012-2013 seasons, there will not be an additional $10 deposit charge for use of the jerseys. Instead, players will be required to return their hockey jersey to the rink by close of business on the final day of their respective league season. Players who fail to return their jersey by the deadline will be billed for a replacement jersey. Because there are as little as two weeks between seasons, we must order replacements immediately to ensure we have enough for each player in the upcoming season. Your help on this matter is greatly appreciated.
How Do I Register?
Players can be registered online through our website using our online registration system. Simply select the appropriate item from our online store, type in the total number of individual seasons in the circle directly left of the 'Add to Cart' button (details instructions and examples are provided on each product page), and then add the item to your cart to proceed. When you begin the checkout process, you will be asked to log in or register for an online account. This account will give you access to additional website features, order history, payment status, and more. Once logged in or registered, you will be directed to the online registration form(s) based upon your selection. Simply complete the form and then complete the online checkout process once redirected back to your cart. Again, complete and detailed instructions, along with examples, are included on each product page. Or, if you have trouble, don't hesitate to contact us for assistance or to complete the registration over the phone.
Our online registration system will allow you to easily register up to three children at once on a single form. And yes, our online registration system will also allow you to register any child(ren) for multiple seasons on a single form. Why keep doing paperwork over and over again? You will receive an invoice about your purchase via email, as well as your own copy of the completed registration form(s) in a separate email. New this year, we have added language to our Terms & Conditions to allow electronic signatures. So, once registered online, you're all set!
Of course, you can also register by downloading a registration form from our website, or by picking one up at the rink. We can also mail one to you if you would like, along with other helpful information about our leagues. Or, we can also take registrations over the phone in just a few short minutes. Registration fees must be paid by the deadline to be included, and late registrants will be placed on a waiting list. Columbus Event Center can accept cash, checks, and credit cards for payment of all registration fees.
I've Registered. Now What?
First of all, thank you for taking part in these great leagues. We appreciate your support, and look forward to getting out in the rink for some hockey! We have created deadlines for our leagues that are approximately one month before the start of the season. This allows us a couple of weeks to sort out players, create age divisions and teams, and put together information for our participants and their parents. Parents and players should be contacted two weeks before the scheduled start date of any league. If, for some reason, you do not hear from us, or do not receive information about the start of the season, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately at (402)562-5663. The rink owners can also be reached via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Rockets Win Hockey Championship
Another fun roller hockey season came to an end Monday night, as our Winter season wrapped up with playoff action. In the early game, the Hulks took home thrid place, while the Rockets defeated the Banana Monkeys for the league title.
Indoor Sports at the Event Center
Please select the appropriate link for more information about sports you are interested in:
How Do I Register?
Players can be registered online through our website using our online registration system. Simply select the appropriate item from our online store, type in the total number of individual seasons in the circle directly left of the 'Add to Cart' button (details instructions and examples are provided on each product page), and then add the item to your cart to proceed. When you begin the checkout process, you will be asked to log in or register for an online account. This account will give you access to additional website features, order history, payment status, and more. Once logged in or registered, you will be directed to the online registration form(s) based upon your selection. Simply complete the form and then complete the online checkout process once redirected back to your cart. Again, complete and detailed instructions, along with examples, are included on each product page. Or, if you have trouble, don't hesitate to contact us for assistance or to complete the registration over the phone.
Our online registration system will allow you to easily register up to three children at once on a single form. And yes, our online registration system will also allow you to register any child(ren) for multiple seasons on a single form. Why keep doing paperwork over and over again? You will receive an invoice about your purchase via email, as well as your own copy of the completed registration form(s) in a separate email. New this year, we have added language to our Terms & Conditions to allow electronic signatures. So, once registered online, you're all set!
Of course, you can also register by downloading a registration form from our website, or by picking one up at the rink. We can also mail one to you if you would like, along with other helpful information about our leagues. Or, we can also take registrations over the phone in just a few short minutes. Registration fees must be paid by the deadline to be included, and late registrants will be placed on a waiting list. Columbus Event Center can accept cash, checks, and credit cards for payment of all registration fees.
I've Registered. Now What?
First of all, thank you for taking part in these great leagues. We appreciate your support, and look forward to getting out on the court for some fun! We have created deadlines for our leagues that are approximately one month before the start of the season. This allows us a couple of weeks to sort out players, create age divisions and teams, and put together information for our participants and their parents. Parents and players should be contacted two weeks before the scheduled start date of any league. If, for some reason, you do not hear from us, or do not receive information about the start of the season, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately at (402)562-5663. The rink owners can also be reached via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Exciting Games Begin Fall Hockey
Our Fall roller hockey season got rolling Monday night with two excellent hockey games to start the season. This league features four teams - Flames, Sea Monsters, Bruins, and Vikings - with almost five players per team this season.
Summer Hockey League Underway
Roller hockey is back in swing at the Event Center. Following a break for the Summer, we have now resumed play with our Summer season. This season features three teams, the Green Machine, Tsunami, and ThunderShock.
The first game of the new season had the Green Machine playing host to the Tsunami. The game was scoreless throughout most of the first period, until Alec Flyr took a pass from Austin Neuhalfen and found the back of the net for the first goal of the new season. Just over four minutes later, and with just half of a minute remaining in the first period, Flyr scored his second goal of the game, this time off an assist from Mason Klug.
In the second period, the Tsunami continued to expand their lead. With just under ten minutes to play in the game, Klug took a pass from Flyr for his first goal of the season. It wouldn't be his last. The two would pair up again just over a minute later to make it 4-0. Klug wasn't done yet, as he went on to add two more goals in just two minutes time. The Tsunami were in pretty good shape, up 6-0 with only a few minutes remaining in the game. But, they may have gotten too comfortable. With less than three minutes to play, Bo Behlen put the Green Machine on the scoreboard. Just :42 seconds later, Khamden Cone scored to make it 6-2. Then, with just 1:48 remaining in the game, only :27 seconds after their second goal, the green squad had cut the lead in half with Behlen's second goal of the game. With the score now at 6-3, the pace of the game picked up, as both sides tried frantically to pull out the win. Unfortunately for the Green Machine, there wasn't a lot of time on their side, and the Tsunami would hold on for the 6-3 victory.
| GAME SUMMARY | 1ST | 2ND | FINAL | GOAL SCORERS |
| Green Machine | 0 | 3 | 3 | Bo Behlen (2G), Khamden Cone (1G) |
| Tsunami | 2 | 4 | 6 | Mason Klug (4G, 1A), Alec Flyr (2G, 2A), Austin Neuhalfen (1A) |
The Green Machine were then back for their second game of the day, having drawn the doubleheader for the first week of the league. They were up against the ThunderShock, who wasted little time jumping out to a big lead. Midway through the first period, the ThunderShock picked up its first goal from Alec Flyr, who was substituting for the shorthanded yellow squad. His brother, Colin Flyr, would then score two goals just :40 seconds apart, the first assisted by brother Alec, to extend the ThunderShock lead to 3-0. Roman Briley then got in on the scoring action, netting a hat trick in the final 4:47 of the first period. Colin Flyr had an assist on Briley's second goal. The Green Machine did get on the board, when Cody Zrust set up Khamden Cone for the team's first goal of the game with 1:15 to play. So, at the break, the ThunderShock were up by a comfortable 6-1 score.
Bo Behlen continued a career night, scoring the Green Machine's second goal of the game just one minute into the second period, assisted by Cone. But, the ThunderShock answered with four goals in a row. Colin Flyr scored his third and fourth goals of the game, while Briley picked up his fourth as well. Jon Foster found the back of the net for his first goal of the season. Down 10-2, the Green Machine never gave up, with Behlen scoring his second goal of the game to make the final score 10-3 in favor of the ThunderShock.
| GAME SUMMARY | 1ST | 2ND | FINAL | GOAL SCORERS |
| Green Machine | 1 | 2 | 3 | Bo Behlen (2G), Khamden Cone (1G, 1A), Cody Zrust (1A) |
| ThunderShock | 6 | 4 | 10 | Colin Flyr (4G, 1A), Roman Briley (4G), Jon Foster (1G) |
Exciting Hockey Games Monday Night
It was an exciting second week in roller hockey action at the Event Center. This week, the Tsunami drew the doubleheader, with their first opponent being the ThunderShock. The Tsunami didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard, with Mason Klug netting a goal just 2:16 into the game. Klug scored his second goal just under two minutes later, giving the Tsunami an early 2-0 lead. The ThunderShock answered a few minutes later, when Jon Foster sent a pass up to Colin Flyr to make it 2-1. Alec Flyr extended the lead back to two goals when he scored with just over five minutes remaining in the first period. Klug would score his third goal of the game for the hat trick with 1:49 to play in the opening period.
In the second period, the roles were reversed. The ThunderShock pulled to within two when Roman Briley set up Colin Flyr for his second goal of the game just over two minutes into the period. About two minutes later, Briley punched one in to cut the Tsunami lead to just one. With 8:02 remaining in the game, Cole Hobza set up Colin Flyr for his hat trick goal, tying the game at five goals a side. The game would remain tied until late, when Klug's fourth goal of the game put the Tsunami back on top with just 1:30 to play. The goal would hold up as the game winner, with the Tsunami edging out the ThunderShock by the final score of 5-4.
| GAME SUMMARY | 1ST | 2ND | FINAL | GOAL SCORERS |
| Tsunami | 4 | 1 | 5 | Mason Klug (4G), Alec Flyr (1G) |
| ThunderShock | 1 | 3 | 4 | Colin Flyr (3G), Roman Briley (1G, 1A), Jon Foster (1A), Cole Hobza (1A) |
The second game of the night, between the Tsunami and Green Machine, was another thriller, with two goals scored in the final :20 seconds to keep things very interesting. The Tsunami continued to start off strong, scoring another early goal just under four minutes into the game, off the stick of Mason Klug. But, the Green Machine responded with a goal of their own less than two minutes later. Michael Wright set up Bo Behlen to tie things up at 1-1. Later in the first period, Alec Flyr scored to put the Tsunami back on top by one. The lead was again short-lived, as Behlen would again tie up the game less than a minute later. Just before intermission, with just 2:42 to play in the opening period, Klug once again put the Tsunami on top, 3-2.
In the second period, there was plenty of goal scoring to start (and finish) the period. Just :22 seconds into the second, Flyr scored his second goal of the game giving the Tsunami a two goal lead early in the period. Less than a minute later, the Green Machine answered, with Cody Zrust netting his first goal of the game. Four minutes later, Zrust would score his second goal, tying the game at 4-4. The scoring continued for the Machine, with Michael Wright giving the green squad their first lead of the night with 8:30 to play in the game. Less than two minutes later, they extended their lead to two off of a nice goal from Simon Janssen, his first of the season. The Green Machine then made it 7-4 when Wright scored his second goal of the game. With just under three minutes remaining in the game, the Tsunami struck back, with Klug scoring picking up another hat trick, cutting the lead to just two goals. But, with :17 seconds remaining in the game, Zrust scored his hat trick goal to put the green team back on top by three. To keep things interesting, and in his own hat trick fashion, Flyr buried his third goal of the game, assisted by Connor Krivanek, to make it 8-6 with just four ticks left on the clock. And, that is how this one would end, with the Green Machine picking up their first win of the season, 8-6.
| GAME SUMMARY | 1ST | 2ND | FINAL | GOAL SCORERS |
| Tsunami | 3 | 3 | 6 | Mason Klug (3G), Alec Flyr (3G), Connor Krivanek (1A) |
| Green Machine | 2 | 6 | 8 | Cody Zrust (3G), Michael Wright (2G, 1A), Bo Behlen (2G), Simon Janssen (1G) |
After just the second week of league play, things are very close in the standings, with the Tsunami alone at the top. But, just behind and tied for second are the ThunderShock and Green Machine. It's shaping up to be another exciting season of roller hockey at the Event Center.
As a reminder, we will have a brief ten minute practice session prior to each week's games. League play begins at 6:10pm, followed immediately by a second game. Stop on out to check out the games live in person. There's no charge to get in, so take advantage of a great time, and watch some great hockey action at the Event Center.
