NHL & BALL HOCKEY

There are many hockey players that have chosen the sport of ball hockey as part of a fun off ice conditioning tool in the summer, as it is an excellent crossover sport with ice hockey.

In The 2009 season, the SBHL had nine members of the Western Hockey League participate in our mens summer league, which included:
- Derek Hulak, Captain, Saskatoon Blades, WHL
- Garret Zemlak, Prince Albert Raiders, WHL
- Andy Smith, Chilliwack Bruins, WHL
- Brennan Bosch, Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL
- Ryan Holfeld, Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL
- Jared Jagow, Prince Albert Raiders, WHL
- Cody Smuk, MooseJaw Warriors, WHL
- Kyle Ireland, Swift Current Bronco, WHL
- Carson Schell, Nanaimo Clippers, BCHL

NHL PLAYERS

Joe Thornton, Steve Yzerman and Joe sakic are a just a few NHL stars that have played in organized CBHA ball hockey leagues.

Below is a list of NHL players that have been or are currently part of member leagues of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA). The list has detailed profile of where and when they played and NHL info.

There are many hockey players that have chosen the sport of ball hockey as part of a fun off-ice conditioning tool in the summer, as it is an excellent crossover sport with ice hockey.
 

There have been many high-calibre ice hockey players to have played in our leagues coming from the NHL, AHL, WHL, CIS and NCAA. The great success our players enjoy is not just limited to the ice, as we have also had players from our leagues play at the ultimate level of ball hockey; the World Ball Hockey Championships. Some of our returning players and alumni include: