SHL Career
Welcome to the Sims Hockey League! Enter the rink and learn the rules of the game and work your way up through the League. Make the right connection and you’ll have your choice of entering into a professional career as a player, coach, or official. Show your team, the fans, and the commentators why you should be considered a rising star in the world of hockey.
Base Path
Level 1
Equipment Manager
You’ve been hired on as an Equipment Manager for your local B League Minor Team, The Winter Stallions! Start off by learning how to actually use and take care of the hockey equipment, and start studying up on the rules.
Pay Per Hour: 10
Days Worked: M T W T F
Level 2
Minor League B Player
The coach noticed your skating ability before practice one day and offered you a spot on the team. While your team isn’t the most skilled, you’re now expected to hop on the ice every so often. You’ll need to continue to improve your skills and knowledge of the game if you want to continue down the path of becoming a series hockey player!
Pay Per Hour: 15
Days Worked: M T W T F
Level 3
Minor League A Player
Your team barely won the opportunity to advance to the A League. While the skill level of your opposition has gone up, you’re not satisfied with your opposition. Continue to improve your skills and understanding of the game.
Pay Per Hour: 20
Days Worked: M T W T F
Level 4
Minor League AA Player
Your outstanding work led to your team advancing to the AA League. Keep playing like you’re playing and continue increasing your skills. Your coach is already looking into ways to help further your career outside the Minor League level.
Pay Per Hour: 25
Days Worked: M T W T F
Level 5
Minor League AAA Player
Your team has finally reached the top of the Minor League and is now a AAA threat. Your coach is working on getting you opportunities to further get involved in the higher levels of hockey, though you’ll have a choice to make soon.
Pay Per Hour: 30
Days Worked: M T W T F
SHL Coaching Path
Level 6
Pewee League Coach
Your former coach was able to pull some strings to get you appointed as Head Coach of the Rottweiler Rascals. It’s a Pewee League team, but at least it’s a start. Learn to become a mentor and teacher to bring in new talent to the game of Hockey. Just make sure you know how to deal with children.
Pay Per Hour: 50
Days Worked: M T W T F
Level 7
High School Level Coach
You’ve accepted a position as the Head Coach of your local high school hockey team, The Rapscalians. The team is more skilled and more competitive than the Pewee team you previously managed, but you’ve got this. Just be sure you’re able to plan out strategies that work while managing your players’ rising hormone levels.
Pay Per Hour: 65
Days Worked: M T W T F S
Level 8
Intramural Level Coach
You’ve been offered a position as an Intramural Coach, managing the Collegiate team, The Trenshaw Rioters. Your players are becoming more skilled, but it seems like you’re still having to manage the personal lives of your players like your former high school students. Were you like this when you were in their shoes?
Pay Per Hour: 75
Days Worked: M T W T F S
Level 9
Minor League Level Coach
You’ve finally reached the professional leagues, though still just the minor league. Your team, The Simville Thundercats, has plummeted in the league ranking in recent years, leading to them seeking a new coach. Will you be the change the team needs to start rising through the ranks again? Or will the team be on the hunt for another coach next season?
Pay Per Hour: 95
Days Worked: M T W T F S
Level 10
SHL Level Coach
You’ve made it to the major leagues, coaching at the top tier level. You command the premiere SHL team, The Oakcrest Plumbobs. Your word is law and your strategies are airtight. Players dare not to question your judgment, lest it leads to losing the SHL Cup.
Pay Per Hour: 125
Days Worked: M T W T F S
SHL Player Path
Level 6
Practice Team Player
You’ve been accepted as a player on The Oakcrest Plumbobs, though only on the Practice Team, and only because your previous coach lobbied for you so hard. This is your chance to prove yourself and show that you not only deserve to be on the team but that you should be on the starting line.
Pay Per Hour: 50
Days Worked: M T W T F
Level 7
SHL Rookie
The Oakcrest Plumbobs Head Coach has made the decision to finally sign you on as a player for the team. As a newly minted SHL Rookie, your job is to watch, learn, and prove yourself every day. Each practice is hard, your teammates haven’t exactly warmed up to you just yet, and no one trusts you with the puck. Put yourself in good positions to earn their trust and help the team.
Pay Per Hour: 65
Days Worked: M T W T F S
Level 8
Alternate Shift Player
With your first season behind you, you’re no longer the rookie on the team. Based on your performance you’ve been placed on the alternate shift. While not part of the starting crew, you’re no longer a couple of lines behind the action. Continue to develop your skills, learn the plays, and take opportunities to display why some are starting to consider you a rising star in the SHL.
Pay Per Hour: 75
Days Worked: M T W T F S
Level 9
Starting Line Player
You’ve gotten yourself a streak of impressive goals, and your faceoff game has been on point. Due to an unfortunate injury, there is now an opening on the starting line up, and you’ve been selected to fill the gap. The head coach has made it clear that this is your opportunity to show that you deserve to keep the slot, rather than just holding it in the interim.
Pay Per Hour: 95
Days Worked: M T W T F S
Level 10
Franchise Favorite
You are recognized as the top player on The Oakcrest Plumbobs. Fans come from miles around to cheer you on, the coach selects you to anchor their most ambitious strategies, and your merchandise sells out the moment it appears in the team store. You’ve proven that you’re a force to reckon with in the rink, and one of the best players in the SHL. You send your old Stallions coach tickets to all of your games as thanks for getting you to this point.
Pay Per Hour: 150
Days Worked: M T W T F S
SHL Official Path
Level 6
Level One Official
You’re an officially licensed Official, congratulations! As a Level 1 Official, you’re able to officiate Peewee games while continuing to develop your understanding of the rules of hockey. While you dream of one day officiating major SHL games, your mentor has recommended you keep your eyes on the puck in front of you for now.
Pay Per Hour: 50
Days Worked: T F S S
Level 7
Level Two Official
After a season of officiating under your belt you’ve successfully passed the Level 2 exam and are now licensed as a Level 2 Official! You’re now able to start officiating games for players 14 and under, which means the action in the rink will begin to tick up a bit. Show that you’re able to get into the right position to make the right calls and you’ll continue to get invited back to officiate more games.
Pay Per Hour: 75
Days Worked: T F S S
Level 8
Level Three Official
Your mentor continues to be impressed with the progress you’ve made as an official, and you’ve successfully passed the Level 3 exam! You’re now able to start officiating for high school-level games and senior leagues, as well as gain experience as a lineman in higher-level games. As the action in the rink gets faster, you need to stay in good shape to keep up with the players, while still being able to explain your calls in a professional fashion.
Pay Per Hour: 95
Days Worked: T F S S
Level 9
Level Four Official
You are now recognized as a Level 4 Official after passing your exam! You’re now eligible to officiate all high-level games, but don’t expect to officiate a championship level game just yet. Your mentor and former coach are both extremely proud of you, but you must not rest on your laurels. You can still improve your skills to be an even better referee.
Pay Per Hour: 110
Days Worked: T F S S
Level 10
Master Official
You’re finally recognized as a Master Official within the SHL. Your mentor and former coach both presented your Master Level certificate and could not be more proud. You have the pick of games to officiate, including championship games, and players dare not question your calls because they know you see all that happens on the ice.
Pay Per Hour: 175
Days Worked: T F S S
