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RULES

All Hockey Canada playing rules will apply except:​

  • Teams must be ready to start 20 minutes before scheduled game time.

  • Teams will be granted a 2-minute on-ice warm up.

  • Ice will be cleaned after the conclusion of each game.

  • A 5 member Coaching Staff (one of which must include a trainer) will be allowed on the bench at any time during the game.

  • Players must be on roster and  play in at least 1 game to be eligible to play in a Championship/Elimination game.

  • Maximum of 20 players per team to be registered on the first game sheet, 2 of which shall be goalies.

  • If a team chooses to dress only 1 goaltender and he/she get injured or ejected from the game, a second goaltender must be dressed and ready to play within 10 minutes of the injury, or play with six players.

  • All players, to be eligible to play, must be able to submit proof of age 24 hours after a game. Any team using illegal players will lose their points and all points will be awarded to the opponents.

  • Full protective equipment must be properly worn at all times on ice surface, including certified neck guards

  • ​Girls are allowed to play down 1 birth-year providing it is the top tier division that weekend for the age group . Maximum 1 per team. Does not apply to goalies.

  • Mercy Rule: Running time will commence after a 5-goal difference in the 3rd periods or 8-goal difference during any other point in the game. Stop time resumes if difference is less than 3 goals at any point in the game. The maximum goal difference for plus/minus will be 7.

  • Time out: one-30 second time out per team will be granted in the semi -final and championship game. NO TIME OUTS IN ROUND ROBIN

  • Overtime in the Quarter final, Semi Final and Final: A: 5 minute 3 on 3 periods B: Shootout. No player may take a second shot until all skaters have had a shot. i: best of five ii: sudden death

  • Points will be awarded on basis of 2-1-0 (Win-Tie-Loss).

  • The Tournament Convener decisions shall be final in interpreting the Rules and Regulations.

  • Any suspension will be determined by Tournament Convener

  • A player receiving a 2 min checking from behind penalty will not be ejected from the game. A 5 min. major will be an automatic ejection from the game.

  • The center red line will be removed for off side passes.

  • Body contact is allowed at the 2011 level and up.

  • Hybrid contact is at the 2012 level. (along the boards)

  • The stick measurement rule is not applicable in this tournament.

  • All forfeited games will count, and non-played games will be scored as 7-0.

  • Round Robin tiebreaker (in order of priority) A: The winner of the game between the 2 tie team; B Most Wins C: Greater of the positive difference between goals for and goals against; C:  fewest goal against; D: : Team with fewest penalties. E: Coin toss.

  • It is the team responsibility to fill out their game sheet a minimum of 10 minutes before the schedule game time.

  • Game Lengths: Non Contact 10-10-12, Contact 12, 12,15

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