What Power Play Hockey League does

Power Play Hockey League (PPHL) is a private, Salem, New Hampshire-headquartered operator of adult recreational hockey leagues, founded in Fall 2014 by Army veteran Shawn Connors. The company runs seasonal team-based leagues in 5x5, 4x4, and 3x3 formats across multiple skill divisions (A through D) and age tiers (40+, 45+, 50+), alongside draft leagues, tournaments (Puzzle Cup, Battle of the Branches, Battle 4 the Bars), skills clinics, pickup games, learn-to-play programs, women's leagues, youth programs, a Golf League, an Industrial League, and an inclusion-focused PPHL Pride program. PPHL also operates the sub-brand Power Play Senior Hockey League (PPSHL), a Senior A semi-pro league under The Colonial Hockey League umbrella, and supports a PPHL Saints charity team.

The technology stack is anchored on SportsEngine's third-party Sports Relationship Management (SRM) platform, which powers the PPHL website, online registration, scheduling, live stats, and standings. PPHL's proprietary contribution includes the Dibs online management tool for organizing game-day volunteer responsibilities and the Department of Player Safety (DOPS) — a video review and incident analysis workflow run in partnership with Seacoast Hockey Officials. No proprietary AI/ML systems, mobile app, or public API are disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through team registration fees ranging from $2,425 (Springfield 8-game season) to $5,500 (Staten Island), translating to roughly $19-$33 per player per game with 11-15 player rosters. Ancillary streams include individual player/free-agent registration fees, tournament entry fees, skills clinic program revenue (with freemium trials and pro-rated mid-season joins), member benefit discount monetization through 15+ sponsor partners (Power Play Factory Gear, Penalty Box Bar & Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Monkey Sports, and others), and PPSHL franchise economics. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website and physical rink facilities, with a franchise-like "PPHL Enterprise" service offering to manage adult league operations for rink operators. Customers are fragmented SMBs and individual consumers in adult recreational hockey across New England and select expansion states (IL, PA, WA, RI); no enterprise customer concentration is present.

Name

Power Play Hockey League

Legal name

Power Play Hockey League

Website

https://powerphockey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Power Play Hockey League is a Salem, NH-based operator of adult recreational hockey leagues, tournaments, skills clinics, and specialty programs running across 47+ rink locations in NH, MA, IL, PA, WA, and RI. Founded in 2014 by Army veteran Shawn Connors, it serves 200+ teams of amateur hockey players of all skill and age levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Hockey Leagues

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Hockey Leagues (MPAKAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intramural Sports & Recreational Leagues (EDALAIAC), Ice Hockey & Field Hockey Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Adult hockey leagues
• Recreational hockey tournaments
• Hockey skills clinics
• Youth hockey programs
• Semi-pro hockey league

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Team Registration Fees: Teams pay fixed fees per season ranging from $2,425 to $5,500 depending on location and league type. Fees break down to approximately $19-33 per player per game based on 11-15 players per team.
2. Individual Player Registration: Individual player registrations for team leagues, draft leagues, and free agent placement. Player fees are calculated based on team fees divided among roster.
3. Tournament Fees: Entry fees for tournaments including Puzzle Cup, Battle of the Branches, Battle 4 the Bars. Teams compete for Stanley Keg trophy and prizes.
4. Skills Clinic Programs: Revenue from skills and drills programs, goalie clinics, and learn-to-play sessions offered at multiple locations. Free trials available for new participants.
5. Senior League (PPSHL): Senior A Semi-Pro hockey league with team ownership model separate from PPHL adult leagues, operating under The Colonial Hockey League (CoHL) umbrella.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Power Play Hockey League (PPHL) operates seasonal adult recreational ice hockey leagues across 47+ locations in multiple U.S. states, offering 5x5, 4x4, and 3x3 formats across skill-based divisions (A/B/C/D) and age-based divisions (40+/45+/50+). The league supplements core league play with tournaments (Puzzle Cup, Battle of the Branches, Battle 4 the Bars), skills clinics, pickup games, learn-to-play programs, women's leagues, youth programs, and a Senior A Semi-Pro league (PPSHL). PPHL also offers backend league-management services to rink operators through its PPHL Enterprise expansion program.

Product overview

Power Play Hockey League (PPHL) operates as a multi-product platform offering adult recreational hockey leagues, tournaments, and specialty programs across the northeastern United States. The core offering consists of seasonal adult hockey leagues in 5x5, 4x4, and 3x3 formats across skill divisions (A/B/C/D) and age-specific divisions (40+/45+/50+), supplemented by Draft Leagues where players are commissioner-assigned to teams. Adjacent offerings include Skills Clinics, Pickup Games, Learn to Play programs, and the sub-brand Power Play Senior Hockey League (PPSHL) for semi-pro play. Specialty programs include the PPHL Saints charity team, Women's Leagues, Youth Programs, PPHL Pride inclusion initiative, and Golf League. The PPHL Enterprise service provides backend league management tools to rink operators. The platform is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, with registration, scheduling, standings, and live stats managed through the website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PPHL Adult Hockey Leagues Seasonal adult ice hockey leagues in 5x5, 4x4, and 3x3 formats across skill divisions (A, B, C, D) and age-based divisions (40+, 45+, 50+) for men, women, and co-ed players. Operates in NH, MA, PA, IL, RI, and WA with 13-18 week seasons including playoffs.
• Draft Leagues

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest growing adult hockey league in New England with expansion to multiple states since 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationSportsEngine provides the Sports Relationship Management (SRM) platform powering PPHL's website, registration system, scheduling, and league management. PPHL's website is owned and operated using SportsEngine's software.
• Power Play Factory GearcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial equipment and apparel partner located downstairs at the Icenter in Salem, NH. Specializing in uniforms, apparel, team stores, equipment, sticks. Offers 20% off to PPHL members. Sublimated jerseys starting at $40.
• Penalty Box Bar & GrillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocated upstairs at the Icenter in Salem, NH. Offers 20% off bill for PPHL members. 'Homemade food in the middle of all the action' - sponsor for member benefits.
• The Colonial Hockey League (The CoHL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior A Semi-Pro Hockey league operating under CoHL umbrella. PPHL sponsors teams and players in this league. The CoHL is the governing body for PPHL's senior league expansion.
• Monkey SportsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment retailer in Derry, NH. Offers 15% off total purchase for PPHL members (excluding Bauer products). Staffed by experienced hockey players.
• Buffalo Wild WingsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcord, Manchester, and Nashua NH locations offer extended happy hour specials all night Mondays for PPHL players. Member benefit partner.
• Seacoast Hockey OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides referees and scorekeepers for all PPHL games. Operates the Department of Player Safety (DOPS) for incident review and disciplinary action. Founded by Jarred Mitrano, former professional referee.
• East Coast Hockey ExpominorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew England's largest consumer hockey event held August 15-16, 2026 at DCU Center in Worcester MA. PPHL sponsors/exhibits at this event.
• Frostbite Pond Hockey TournamentminorGTM or Marketing Partner21+ 4-on-4 pond hockey tournament at Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT. 'Pond Hockey...with a bite!' - PPHL sponsors this event.
• The Onset Beach CompoundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCape Cod Beach Resort & Ocean Habitat. PPHL members get 20% off room fees using code PPHL24.
• Granite State CraneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of PPHL. Equipment/craning services company based in New Hampshire.
• Epix HockeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey equipment/accessories brand. PPHL members use code EPIX26 for 15% off orders.
• Dirty Dangles HockeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey apparel/equipment brand. PPHL members use code COHL26 for 10% off orders.
• ButtendzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey tape/grip products. PPHL members use code 55Endz for 10% discount.
• RezztekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey equipment brand. PPHL members use code Rezz55 for 15% off orders.
• Iron+Steel ThreadsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApparel brand. PPHL members use code COHL55 for 10% off orders.
• Absolute FilthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey equipment/wax brand. PPHL members use code PPSHL for discounts.
• Doug Flutie Jr. FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPHL Puzzle Cup online store donates a portion of each sale to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for autism. Charity partnership supporting PPHL community outreach.
• Edge Hockey SkillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides coaching staff for PPHL skills clinics with combined 25+ years coaching experience ranging from high school to former professional players. Located at edgehockeyskills.com.
• PPHL Saints Charity Team PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity hockey team that plays games to raise money for causes. Has partnered with Skate for the 22 Foundation. Open to hosting charity games for other foundations.
• PPHL Pride Program PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPHL Pride sponsors LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+-friendly tournaments across the US and hosts 'PPHL Pride Welcome Events' in NH, MA, and RI areas. Creating safe space for all hockey players.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TeamSnap: TeamSnap provides team and league management software used by recreational sports organizations of all sizes, including scheduling, registration, and communication tools. It is comparable to the management infrastructure PPHL uses and resells via PPHL Enterprise.
• LeagueApps: LeagueApps is a sports league management platform powering registration, scheduling, payments, and communications for thousands of youth and adult sports organizations. It is a direct comparable to PPHL Enterprise's B2B platform offering.
• Heroes Hockey League: Heroes Hockey League is an adult recreational ice hockey league operating in the Northeast US with multiple skill divisions, tournaments, and a similar multi-rink operating model — a direct competitive peer to PPHL in the adult recreational hockey segment.
• NoPro Hockey: NoPro Hockey operates multi-rink adult recreational hockey leagues with online registration, draft formats, and tournament play, closely mirroring PPHL's structure, divisions, and direct-to-consumer registration model.

Broad incumbents

• USA Hockey: USA Hockey is the national governing body for amateur ice hockey in the US, setting rules, registering players, and overseeing leagues across all levels. It is a broad incumbent in the same amateur hockey ecosystem where PPHL operates.
• Canlan Ice Sports: Canlan Ice Sports operates a network of multi-sheet ice sports facilities across North America and runs adult recreational hockey leagues, youth programs, tournaments, and skills clinics at its own rinks — a much larger, publicly traded analogue of PPHL's vertical rink + league model.

Others

• Skate for the 22 Foundation: A veteran-focused hockey charity that runs events and exhibitions; PPHL's Saints charity team partners with organizations like this one. Comparable as a community/hockey ecosystem participant adjacent to PPHL's charitable programming.

Regional players

• Labatt Blue US Pond Hockey Championships: The US Pond Hockey Championships is a large adult amateur hockey tournament series in the US. While PPHL also runs tournaments, this peer illustrates the tournament-driven segment of the adult recreational hockey market that PPHL competes in for participation and sponsorship dollars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PowerPHockey
• Facebookfacebook.com/powerplayhockeyleague

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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