[A Better Way To Play | Reacreational Hockey League for Men & Women of Any Skill Level We started the NCHL because we deeply care about the game and we were tired of playing in other leagues only to run into people who thought they still have a chance to make the show. All of us have to get up the next morning and go to work, so we changed the rules to give you a better hockey experience. With us you can play hockey in a fun, safe, and yet competitive, environment that promotes and demands respect, character and maturity, equally from all players, men and women. Life is better with hockey! Let's play.]