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We are an entry level rec league that plays at Alice Noble Ice Arena in Wooster, OH. Have questions or want to play? Check out our rules to see if you are a good fit for our league. For more information contact the Benders here. So what is a "Bender" anyhow? |
MESSAGES
2021-12-20
2021 Fall season finished with another great game. The Dusters defeat Chill 4-3 in OT. This is the second OT game of the playoffs for the Dusters which came into the league as an expansion team this season. Congratulations to all of the players who make this league so much fun and to the Dusters.
2021 Fall season finished with another great game. The Dusters defeat Chill 4-3 in OT. This is the second OT game of the playoffs for the Dusters which came into the league as an expansion team this season. Congratulations to all of the players who make this league so much fun and to the Dusters.
2021-4-12
2021 Spring season finished with a thriller. The Make B-Leafs were able to become back to back champs by beating Chill 1-0. Josh Benedict (Leafs Goalie) recorded his first ever shutout as he stood on his head all night. The other goalie was almost just as good but one goal snuck by him as Chad Mingay capitalized on a turnover and blew one by Spencer Perkins mid way through the 3rd period.
2021 Spring season finished with a thriller. The Make B-Leafs were able to become back to back champs by beating Chill 1-0. Josh Benedict (Leafs Goalie) recorded his first ever shutout as he stood on his head all night. The other goalie was almost just as good but one goal snuck by him as Chad Mingay capitalized on a turnover and blew one by Spencer Perkins mid way through the 3rd period.
2020-12-20
2020 Fall season wrapped up with Make B-Leafs pulling out a 2-1 victory over The Nuggets. The Leafs fought hard to get to the finals beating Chill in a triple overtime match the night before.
2020 Fall season wrapped up with Make B-Leafs pulling out a 2-1 victory over The Nuggets. The Leafs fought hard to get to the finals beating Chill in a triple overtime match the night before.
2020-09-29
First game completed. The Nuggets beat Make B-Leafs 7-4, but that included two empty netters at the end of the game. Skaters looked good for the first match of the season.
First game completed. The Nuggets beat Make B-Leafs 7-4, but that included two empty netters at the end of the game. Skaters looked good for the first match of the season.
2020-09-25
Fall season is all set--check out the Teams and Schedule for details. We have four teams this season so some shuffling had to be done. Be sure to skate hard and take short shifts so everybody gets decent ice time. Fees are $135, and be sure to reach out to Gary if you need a jersey. First game is this Monday Sept. 28 at 9:15 PM. Please remember to follow the rink's health and safety guidelines (wear your mask and don't show up too early).
Fall season is all set--check out the Teams and Schedule for details. We have four teams this season so some shuffling had to be done. Be sure to skate hard and take short shifts so everybody gets decent ice time. Fees are $135, and be sure to reach out to Gary if you need a jersey. First game is this Monday Sept. 28 at 9:15 PM. Please remember to follow the rink's health and safety guidelines (wear your mask and don't show up too early).
2020-09-13
The first ever Bender Hockey Summer Tournament is in the books. Green Machine finished off the Make B-Leafs 5-3 Sunday evening to take possession of the coveted Bender Cup. Click here to check out the post-game pics. Congrats to the green team, and thanks to all who participated. Keep an eye out for information regarding the upcoming Fall season.
The first ever Bender Hockey Summer Tournament is in the books. Green Machine finished off the Make B-Leafs 5-3 Sunday evening to take possession of the coveted Bender Cup. Click here to check out the post-game pics. Congrats to the green team, and thanks to all who participated. Keep an eye out for information regarding the upcoming Fall season.
2020-09-01
We are finishing up the pandemic-shortened Spring season with a tournament.
Pool Play
Mon Sept 7 at 9:15 PM Green Machine vs Chill
Tues Sept 8 at 9:45 PM Make B-Leafs vs Nuggets
Wed Sept 9 at 9:15 PM Chill vs Make B-Leafs
Thurs Sept 10 at 9:45 PM Nuggets vs Green Machine
Sat Sept 12 at 11:45 AM Chill vs Nuggets
Sat Sept 12 at 1:00 PM Make B-Leafs vs Green Machine
Bracket
Sat Sept 12 at 8:30 PM 1 vs 4
Sun Sept 13 at 2:15 PM 2 vs 3
Consolation
Sun Sept 13 at 6:00 PM
Championship
Sun Sept 13 at 7:15 PM
We are looking to kick off the regular Fall Season at the end of September, but need to confirm numbers to even out the teams.
As a reminder, please continue to adhere to the safety policies put in place at the rink in order to protect our health and ice time.
We are finishing up the pandemic-shortened Spring season with a tournament.
Pool Play
Mon Sept 7 at 9:15 PM Green Machine vs Chill
Tues Sept 8 at 9:45 PM Make B-Leafs vs Nuggets
Wed Sept 9 at 9:15 PM Chill vs Make B-Leafs
Thurs Sept 10 at 9:45 PM Nuggets vs Green Machine
Sat Sept 12 at 11:45 AM Chill vs Nuggets
Sat Sept 12 at 1:00 PM Make B-Leafs vs Green Machine
Bracket
Sat Sept 12 at 8:30 PM 1 vs 4
Sun Sept 13 at 2:15 PM 2 vs 3
Consolation
Sun Sept 13 at 6:00 PM
Championship
Sun Sept 13 at 7:15 PM
We are looking to kick off the regular Fall Season at the end of September, but need to confirm numbers to even out the teams.
As a reminder, please continue to adhere to the safety policies put in place at the rink in order to protect our health and ice time.
2020-07-09
Alice Noble is open again! We've been holding some Bender-only drop ins on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00pm. You can sign up for those here: https://aniaicescheduler.as.me/schedule.php?calendarID=4099798
Sign-ups are first come-first served, and spots are limited. Please be aware that all proper safety precautions must be followed. Wear a mask into the rink, and get your temperature taken when you walk in the door. Locker rooms are assigned to properly space out occupancy. The facility is doing a great job disinfecting surfaces and following prescribed guidelines so we need to be mindful of the safety efforts.
Alice Noble is open again! We've been holding some Bender-only drop ins on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00pm. You can sign up for those here: https://aniaicescheduler.as.me/schedule.php?calendarID=4099798
Sign-ups are first come-first served, and spots are limited. Please be aware that all proper safety precautions must be followed. Wear a mask into the rink, and get your temperature taken when you walk in the door. Locker rooms are assigned to properly space out occupancy. The facility is doing a great job disinfecting surfaces and following prescribed guidelines so we need to be mindful of the safety efforts.
2020-01-09
Spring season is underway. Returning champs White Lightning opened the season by continuing their winning ways by blanking The Chill 3-0. Congrats to Dan for his first ever shutout! In other exciting Bender news, in order to change their luck this season, Looking To Score decided to rebrand as the Weakened Warriors. We also add a sixth team to the league: The Nuggets. Don't forget to bring season dues of $140 to the rink.
Spring season is underway. Returning champs White Lightning opened the season by continuing their winning ways by blanking The Chill 3-0. Congrats to Dan for his first ever shutout! In other exciting Bender news, in order to change their luck this season, Looking To Score decided to rebrand as the Weakened Warriors. We also add a sixth team to the league: The Nuggets. Don't forget to bring season dues of $140 to the rink.
2019-12-23
White Lightning defeats Make B-Leafs 5-3 to take the 2019 Fall season Bender Cup. Congrats to all, and see you after the New Years for the next season of Bender Hockey.
White Lightning defeats Make B-Leafs 5-3 to take the 2019 Fall season Bender Cup. Congrats to all, and see you after the New Years for the next season of Bender Hockey.
2019-10-30
Get some exercise at lunch this November with Lunchtime Drop In Hockey at the rink. Tuesdays from 12:00-1:15 on Nov 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. Better get to work clearing weight for the Thanksgiving binge.
Get some exercise at lunch this November with Lunchtime Drop In Hockey at the rink. Tuesdays from 12:00-1:15 on Nov 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. Better get to work clearing weight for the Thanksgiving binge.
2019-10-29
Alice Noble Ice Arena is in trouble, and we need your help! The rink may be closed if we cannot find enough community support to help keep it in operation. Click here for information.
Alice Noble Ice Arena is in trouble, and we need your help! The rink may be closed if we cannot find enough community support to help keep it in operation. Click here for information.
2019-04-10
Playoffs were squeezed into a single week of play this session. Make B-Leafs poured in 17 goals over two games to take the cup.
Playoffs were squeezed into a single week of play this session. Make B-Leafs poured in 17 goals over two games to take the cup.
2019-01-08
The 2019 Spring season is being formed. Be sure to let us know if you are interested in playing. Games will start after MLK day.
The 2019 Spring season is being formed. Be sure to let us know if you are interested in playing. Games will start after MLK day.
2018-12-28
The Inaugural Bender 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament will be held on Friday, December 28th at Alice Noble. Puck drops at 9:15 pm. Four teams of 7 players will square off to for the crown. Big thanks to Chris Stanley for providing the goals. Click here for official rules and more information. Contact Gary or Matt for more details.
We have teams set up. Bring all of your jerseys in case we need to swap some for color coordination. We have the ice at 9:15pm on Friday. Cost is $100 per team.
Ladies: Barb D., Beth P., Olivia W., Dori H., Christa S., Monika M., Nicole H., Sarah P.
Green: Chris S., Nevin Z., Mike R., Doug H., Cory W., Greg S., float
Black: George B., Mike L., Dan S., Todd J., Alan K., Ryan M., Tim D.
White: Mark M., Brian H., Ken W., Adam K., Jacob B., Keith H., Dave K.
The Inaugural Bender 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament will be held on Friday, December 28th at Alice Noble. Puck drops at 9:15 pm. Four teams of 7 players will square off to for the crown. Big thanks to Chris Stanley for providing the goals. Click here for official rules and more information. Contact Gary or Matt for more details.
We have teams set up. Bring all of your jerseys in case we need to swap some for color coordination. We have the ice at 9:15pm on Friday. Cost is $100 per team.
Ladies: Barb D., Beth P., Olivia W., Dori H., Christa S., Monika M., Nicole H., Sarah P.
Green: Chris S., Nevin Z., Mike R., Doug H., Cory W., Greg S., float
Black: George B., Mike L., Dan S., Todd J., Alan K., Ryan M., Tim D.
White: Mark M., Brian H., Ken W., Adam K., Jacob B., Keith H., Dave K.
2018-12-19
Fledgling team White Lighting handled business in the final game of the Fall season defeating the Chill 5-2. Due to injuries, Paul Fletchler had to relinquish his spot on defense to step in and play goalie, but the outcome of the game was never in doubt as White Lightning was in control from early in the first period. Pics to be posted soon.
2018-12-12
The road to the finals is now set for one team. Chill held off Green Machine in a 3-1 victory this evening at ANIA. Green Machine out shot Chill 29 to 17 but only found the back of the net once. Chill will get some well deserved rest after playing their second game this week. They will take on the winner of the one seed White Lightning and Looking to Score which play Monday 12/17 at 9:45 PM. The finals are set for Wednesday 12/19 at 9:45 PM. Contact the ticket office as decent seats are still available for the championship game.
2018-12-12
There will not be a back to back champion this year as Green Machine fell to Chill 3-1 Wednesday night. Green Machine ran out of gas in the third period. The team has dealt with injury throughout the season and are looking to be healthy coming into next season.
2018-12-04
The Playoff mashup's are set. Wednesday 12/12 (2) Chill will take on (3) Green Machine. Monday 12/17 (1) White Lightning will take on (4) Looking to Score. Both games are scheduled for a puck drop at 9:45 PM. The winners of these games will face-off for the Bender Cup on Wednesday 12/19 at 9:45 PM. Contact the box office as there are still great group rates available. Good luck teams in the playoffs.
2018-04-16
Spring 2018 season finals featured Chill vs. Green Machine. The Green Machine scored just seconds into the game as Joe Ledasil intercepted a pass and scored on a breakaway. They never looked back and won convincingly 5-2.
Green Machine
Jason Potes - Chris Stanley - Daniel Lowe - Nevin Zimmerly - Joe Ledasil - Javin Choj - Joe Hibbs - Ryan Choj - Bob Makolin
Doug Horst - Corey Wenzel - Kevin Greiser - Mike Reynolds
Fledgling team White Lighting handled business in the final game of the Fall season defeating the Chill 5-2. Due to injuries, Paul Fletchler had to relinquish his spot on defense to step in and play goalie, but the outcome of the game was never in doubt as White Lightning was in control from early in the first period. Pics to be posted soon.
2018-12-12
The road to the finals is now set for one team. Chill held off Green Machine in a 3-1 victory this evening at ANIA. Green Machine out shot Chill 29 to 17 but only found the back of the net once. Chill will get some well deserved rest after playing their second game this week. They will take on the winner of the one seed White Lightning and Looking to Score which play Monday 12/17 at 9:45 PM. The finals are set for Wednesday 12/19 at 9:45 PM. Contact the ticket office as decent seats are still available for the championship game.
2018-12-12
There will not be a back to back champion this year as Green Machine fell to Chill 3-1 Wednesday night. Green Machine ran out of gas in the third period. The team has dealt with injury throughout the season and are looking to be healthy coming into next season.
2018-12-04
The Playoff mashup's are set. Wednesday 12/12 (2) Chill will take on (3) Green Machine. Monday 12/17 (1) White Lightning will take on (4) Looking to Score. Both games are scheduled for a puck drop at 9:45 PM. The winners of these games will face-off for the Bender Cup on Wednesday 12/19 at 9:45 PM. Contact the box office as there are still great group rates available. Good luck teams in the playoffs.
2018-04-16
Spring 2018 season finals featured Chill vs. Green Machine. The Green Machine scored just seconds into the game as Joe Ledasil intercepted a pass and scored on a breakaway. They never looked back and won convincingly 5-2.
Green Machine
Jason Potes - Chris Stanley - Daniel Lowe - Nevin Zimmerly - Joe Ledasil - Javin Choj - Joe Hibbs - Ryan Choj - Bob Makolin
Doug Horst - Corey Wenzel - Kevin Greiser - Mike Reynolds
2017-12-11
Fall 2017 season finals featured Ugly Pucklings (blue) vs. Mid-Ice Crisis (grey). In the final minutes rookie Stephen McCabe got his first goal of the season to propel the Ugly Pucklings to a 3-2 victory.
Fall 2017 season finals featured Ugly Pucklings (blue) vs. Mid-Ice Crisis (grey). In the final minutes rookie Stephen McCabe got his first goal of the season to propel the Ugly Pucklings to a 3-2 victory.
2017-04-26
Finals for the spring season concluded with Mid-Ice Crisis defeating Ugly Pucklings 5-1 to take the Benders Cup.
Finals for the spring season concluded with Mid-Ice Crisis defeating Ugly Pucklings 5-1 to take the Benders Cup.