The oldest running outdoor ball hockey league in Canada
Trade Deadline
The DBHL Summer trade deadline is Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:59pm. Any trades submitted to the committee past that date will be automatically declined. Late trades on July 1 may potentially only be processed the following day.
Replacement Deadline
The DBHL Summer replacement deadline is Friday, July 17, 2026. Any requests for replacement players must be submitted and approved by the committee by this date. As of Saturday, July 18, 2026 team rosters will be final.
Payments Past Due
Payment balances for DBHL Summer 2026 are past due. All players who have not paid or arranged for a payment plan are ineligible to play.
The DBHL is a draft league and plays it's season at the Jean XXIII outdoor rink (see map below) on Saturday and Sunday mornings between 9:00am and 1:00pm.
The season begins in early September with tryouts, which are open to anyone 18 years or older, followed by drafting of teams. The regular season consists of a 35 or 36 game schedule that runs from mid-September to mid-March. The playoffs follow immediately after.
The DBHL is a member of the DAA (Dorval Athletic Association) and is run by a committee elected by the league.
If you are interested in joining the league or if you have any questions or comments please contact us.
A: No. Established teams are not permitted. Only individuals may register their name for participation in the league and are drafted by the committee approved captains every season.
Q: Can I play on the same team with my friend or family member?
A: Only if you are drafted to or traded to the same team. There are no guaranteed pairings.
Q: Do you play outdoors all winter?
A: Yes.
Q: Will games be cancelled when it rains or snows?
A: No. We play in all conditions. Games are only cancelled in extreme circumstances.
Q: How long do games last?
A: Generally around an hour with variations depending on stoppages and overtime.
Q: When do the playoffs start/end?
A: The playoffs start the weekend after the end of the regular season (mid-March) and conclude anytime between late-April to mid-May depending on series length.
The DBHL Summer trade deadline is Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:59pm. Any trades submitted to the committee past that date will be automatically declined. Late trades on July 1 may potentially only be processed the following day.
The DBHL Summer replacement deadline is Friday, July 17, 2026. Any requests for replacement players must be submitted and approved by the committee by this date. As of Saturday, July 18, 2026 team rosters will be final.
Payment balances for DBHL Summer 2026 are past due. All players who have not paid or arranged for a payment plan are ineligible to play.
