Ive played in the NCHL the past 2 winter seasons and would be interested in playing this winter.
In fact, my team won the "D" division in the 06/07 season!
I find the league to be pretty well run. Stats updates on the internet, 2 refs on time. We had minimal run-in's with hot-head goons too, which was always nice. Sure there were scrums and heated moments, but nothing over the edge.
Only thing that sucks is the icetimes. Look forward to 10:30pm on a cold Monday night in December.
But hey, most beer leagues are like that.
As far as skill, "D" and "E" is definatly for average guys like me who can skate, shoot, and pass at a DECENT level. If you played any rep (A, AA, AAA), junior, or college hockey, you'll score at will...
Mark me down as a defenseman!