Adult Hockey
Halo Development Ground Breaking Ceremony Feb 12th
The official ground breaking ceremony for the new Olathe Arena project 'Halo Ridge' on the southwest corner of 119th and Renner in Olathe is next week.
Please join us Thursday, February 12, at 4:00 p.m. at 16850 W. 119th Street, Olathe, KS. There will be food and drinks provided along with community partner booths and more in-depth information regarding the Halo Ridge development.
The Halo Ridge arena will have two full sheets of ice, will foster and support the growth of youth hockey and other ice sports in our region, and be the home of a new competitive junior hockey league team.
We hope you will be able to join us for this exciting day. Additional details are on the invitation link below. Please let us know you're coming using the below link.
Revised KCIC Overtime Shootout Rules
Effective immediately - we have a revised KCIC Shootout protocol
If the game is tied after the 5 minute OT period, there will be a 5 man shootout. If the score is still tied, we will go to a sudden-death shootout.
If the score is still tied after 15 shooters for each team - the game will end in a tie.
Note - goaltenders are not allowed to participate in the shootout as shooters
KCIC Championship Trophy - Chris Mentzel Memorial Cup
2026 KCIC Adult Spring / Summer Hockey Info
KCIC Adult Hockey League Info for the Next Session
Starts Monday May 4th
14 game regular season schedule + playoffs
$3,250 per team
KCIC Adult Hockey Game Schedule Update
KCIC Adult Fall/Winter Hockey League Update
Update for today - Saturday February 7th
No games scheduled tonight
Reminder - every player who plays in the adult hockey league at KCIC must have a current photo ID with them to participate in any league games. Failure to produce a current photo ID will result in that player not being allowed to play in the game.
Notice - ID checks need to happen before the game begins!
The rink will be closing 30 minutes after the last game.
Note: - all KCIC adult hockey players must have a current USA Hockey membership and that number needs to be submitted to the league. Team rosters will be posted on the website. All players must have a photo ID to participate in KCIC adult league hockey games.
Sub player policy - regarding using a registered KCIC hockey player as a substitute in your game, it's required to notify the opposing captain and get his OK on the use of any sub players. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit for the offending team. (Players not registered on a KCIC team cannot be used as a sub).
Sub goalie policy - regarding the use of a substitute goaltender - team captains do not need the permission of the league or the opposing team captain to bring in a sub goalie. Due to the nature of the position, every game needs to have two goalies.
Former professional players can only play in our A/B league. The exemption to this rule is if the player is 45 years of age or older. These players are allowed to play in our 45+ league. Note the definition of a former professional player refers to a player who signed a contract and received compensation for his services.
New Year's Update for KCIC Adult Hockey
Last year was a banner year for adult hockey players at KCIC.
Our league welcomed several new players, at all levels. Our veteran players continue to get better and improve every game, which has been both good and bad. In some leagues it's been difficult to maintain a consistent competitive balance. And at times we've had issues with sub players, who are sometimes much better skilled players than the guys who they are replacing.
Regarding our on ice officials - well it's a crap shoot. Most of these officials have been around a while and do a terrific job. Of course we are still looking for on ice officials for our adult games. In my opinion, hockey is the toughest sport to officiate - because you have to skate as well as the players. The most common complaints I hear include; the refs don't call icing consistently. Regardless how a puck ends up in the net - it's ruled a goal. They don't call enough penalties or they call too many penalties. And say or do the wrong thing and you could end up with a match penalty, that carries a minimum 30 day suspension - ouch!
So we are actively recruiting our adult players to become officials. Work 2 of our adult games per month - and you play for free in the KCIC adult hockey league. In addition, you get paid for any additional games you work during the month. If you enjoy the game and feel like you'd be a pretty good ref, hey give me a call. (816) 898-1816 Tom P.
Finally an update on the new rink in Olathe which appeared in an article in the KC Business Journal last week, on December 21st by Sydnie Savage
Land Complications Push Groundbreaking for Olathe Theme Park to Early 2026
Persistent land sale complications will push the construction of a multimillion dollar entertainment park in Olathe into next year.
Developers Loretto Properties LLC and Van Trust Real Estate LLC plan to build a $320 million mixed-use project called - Halo Ridge, at the southwest corner of 119th Street and Renner Boulevard in Olathe.
Originally called Olathe Gateway, the project will feature an all-abilities amusement park called Michael's Wonder World, a 5,000 seat youth multi-sport arena, a 150-room hotel and multiple retail and restaurant sites.
Developers were scheduled to begin construction over the summer, but lingering title issues on the property have prevented them from purchasing the site. Loretto previously said it hoped to acquire the site by mid-November. The land sale now is expected to close by mid-January, Loretto COO James Arkell said.
The delay will not significantly affect construction, Arkell said. The development team now targets a first quarter ground breaking, with construction expected to finish in 2027.
2026 KCIC Adult Hockey Projected Playoffs
KCIC Adult Hockey Projected Playoffs
A League - top 4 teams play in a double elimination tournament format
B League - double elimination tournament format
Bob Klem C League Gold Division - top 8 teams (double elimination)
Bob Klem C League Silver Division - 4 teams (double elimination)
Bob Klem C League Bronze Division - 5 teams (double elimination)
D League - Campbell Division 9 teams play in a double elimination format
D League - Norris Division 6 teams play in a double elimination format
45+ League - best 2 out of 3 series
Z League - top 4 teams
Tom Prendergast
Adult League Commisioner
Phone: 816-898-1816
KCIC Adult Hockey League General Information
KCIC offers several different leagues, based on a players skill level.
A/B League - skaters in this league played at a high level growing up. It includes former college players. Typically these games are played during the week.
Campbell Conference - skaters in this league could play B or High C. This league will skate primarily on Sunday's - with games on other days of the week.
Bob Klem League - skaters in this league played travel hockey and high school. There's a wide range of skill level in our largest league. The Gold division is for the top players, while Silver is the middle tier and Bronze is the third level. This league plays games primarily on Sunday's.
D League - skaters in this league are fairly new to the sport and are still learning the game. This league plays primarily on Sunday's and Monday's. It includes 2 levels of play - top (includes some low C players), and lower level, D level only players.
Z League - skaters in this league are brand new and have recently started playing the game. This league plays mostly on Thursday nights.
45+ League - skaters in this league are high skill level and have played college hockey. This league plays during the week, primarily on Tuesday's.
Note - new player are always welcome! Our mission statement is pretty basic - find teams for players who want to play.
Similar to the NFL, parity is important for our adult leagues at KCIC.
Each year, most of the players (in all of our leagues) continue to improve. More ice time equals better skills. This presents a challenge for our league directors, who are kind of like the teams general manager. It's easy to spot the best players on the ice in any league.
In order to maintain the competitive balance, a team or teams, could be switched out of the division they are in - to a higher league.
Adult Hockey Drop-In - Fridays at 12:00 pm
Adult Hockey lunch time drop-in every Friday from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. To be put on a list, call the rink after 9:00am on Friday. There is a limit of 30 participants. All players must be 18 years of age and wear full equipment, including a helmet.
All players must have a current USA Hockey number to participate in games!
The Men's League Schedules are under the appropriate league sections on the "Current Section" navigator box to the left.
League Rules
Three 12-minute stop periods with 1 minute intermissions. Each team has 1 timeout that will last 1 minute. Note: Playoff and Championship game times will vary and are subject to ice rink availability.
Playing of the Third Period: The clock will go to run-time when there is a 6 goal margin. At the first stoppage of play when the hour/curfew clock shows five minutes of play remaining, the game clock will be reset to two (2) minutes of stop time at the referees direction, and the game shall be concluded. The hour/curfew clock starts when the Zamboni doors close after resurfacing the ice.
Overtime/Shootout Rules: There are no tie games in any of the KCIC Adult Hockey Leagues. In the event the third period ends with the score still tied, the game will move to a 5-minute, sudden death overtime, played with a numerical on-ice strength of 3-on-3 (plus the goalies). If neither team scores in overtime, there will be a 5-man Shootout. The home team will choose to shoot first or second. If there remains a tie after the five shooters have gone, the game will move to single sudden death rounds until a winner has been determined or a total of 15 rounds have been completed, at which time the game will be declared a tie (worth one point to each team). A team may not reuse a shooter in the shootout until all players on the team have shot, with the exception that if the opposing team has fewer players playing in that game, teams may reuse shooters once all shooters on the team with the fewer players have shot. Players in the penalty box at the end of overtime with unexpired penalties who have not been ejected from the game are eligible to participate in the shootout, however, goaltenders may not be used as shooters in the shootout. Teams that win overtime or shootout games will receive a normal win (worth two points), while teams that lose in overtime or a shootout will receive an overtime or shootout loss (worth one point). If during overtime penalties are called, teams will play 4-on-3 or if necessary 5-on-3. At no time can a team play with less than 3 skaters, plus the goalie. If a team chooses to pull its goalie during overtime and the opposing team scores while the goaltender is off the ice, the team whose goalie was pulled shall forfeit the point they would otherwise get for an overtime loss, with the exception that if the goaltender leaves the ice during a delayed penalty and during the delayed penalty that team inadvertently scores into its own goal, they shall still receive the point for the overtime loss.
Penalties Near the End of the Game: Five and 10 minute penalties in the last 5 minutes of a game or overtime that do not incur a suspension will be served by the player at the start of the next game with no on-ice penalty to the player's team. Two minute penalties occurring after the game will be served in the same manner. Failure to attend the next game will count as the player penalty being served.
Ejected players: When a player in any of our leagues receive a major or misconduct penalty (resulting in a game suspension), that player will be subject to additional game suspension(s), which may be assessed by the league commissioner.
Substitution Rule: A skater may be subbed when a team has less than 9 skaters and may only substitute up to 10. Subs must be of an equal or lower level than the league they are playing. The commissioner and opposing team captain must be informed as soon as possible to obtain and use a sub. The sub must be a registered player in the league in order to play. No outside subs are allowed. In addition, subs must be approved by the opposing team captain. The use of unregistered or unapproved subs will result in a game forfeit by the offending team and possible suspension of the offending player and/or team captain. The same rule will apply to the playoffs. Goalies are a case-by-case basis.
Uniform Requirements: A team must have matching jerseys with numbers to participate in the KCIC Adult Hockey League (USA Hockey).
Note - Z league substitution requirement: only the League Commissioner may approve a sub player for any regular season or playoff game.
Age: To participate in any KCIC adult league, a player must be registered with the league and have a current USA Hockey membership, agreed to abide by the rules and signed a league waiver sheet, in addition to paying the posted players fee. All players must be 18 years of age or older to be on a team roster or fill in as a sub player.
Photo ID: Every player who participates in the KCIC Adult Hockey League must provide a valid (government issued) photo ID. No exceptions. In the event a team requests a verification check of a player on the opposing team, the player in question must provide a photo ID as soon as the game is over and it must match, the photo ID on record. The on ice officials will conduct the ID check. If the player in question cannot provide a photo ID upon request, that player has a 24 hour window in which to submit this ID to the league commissioner. The clock starts with the end of the scheduled game time. For example - if the game started at 3:10pm on Sunday, the player has until 4:10pm on Monday to produce his photo ID. Failure to comply will result in a 1-0 loss for his team.
Note: It is the team's responsibility to make sure that all of their players are in compliance with this rule. This is not the league or the rink's responsibility. This is strictly up to team captain and players.
Roster: All players who participate in KCIC adult hockey games must be on a roster. Only players who have registered through the league website (and have paid their fees) are eligible to participate. Registered players may play on multiple teams (but cannot play for two teams in the same division). For example; a player can play for 3 teams (providing they pay a league fee for each team they are rostered on) - A - B - C.
Subs player regulations - sub players can only play for a team twice in any one season.
Forfeits: If a team forfeits, they lose the game by the score of 3-0. In addition, their opponent gets the option to play their next game (as a penalty for not getting to play a game) or any other game on their schedule. If a team forfeits two games during the season, that team will not be allowed to participate in the playoffs.
In addition - the league reserves the right to suspend or remove a team from the schedule if the team is not conducting themselves in accordance with league rules.
