RULES

12 minute games run clock

Stop clock within 2 goals in last 2 minutes

2 Minute warm up in between games

4 vs 4 no substitutes(goalie is 5th player)

Minor penalties are a penalty shot (regular NHL penalties)

Major penalties are a penalty shot and player DQ

If a penalty shot is missed, it will result in a dead puck and the defending team will assume the puck behind the net

If goal is scored, goal against team starts with puck behind the net

If puck out of play, non causing team starts with puck behind own net(no delay of game penalty)

All players must have a helmet, shin pads, elbow pads, stick, cup, and skates(goalies can have shoes or skates)

All players must sign a waiver

Shootout if tied after 12 minute regulation

3 points for win in regulation, 2 points for win in shootout, 1 point for shootout loss

Fighting results in player DQ for remainder of tournament

**Teams with a DQ player will play the rest of the game and/or tournament with 3 players, depending on the severity of the DQ. **

Individuals may play multiple divisions(refer to the registration page for division allowance)

If a player plays in the Gold division, they are ineligible to play in the Bronze division

If a team deliberately forfeits their last round robin game, they are deemed ineligible to playoffs

A forfeit results in an 8-0 loss

In the event of a natural stoppage(I,e. broken wheel, missing bolt) teams must already have a skate tool and/or extra wheel/bolt. Teams will have 2 minutes to make adjustments. After two minutes, play resumes and the team using the stoppage will play a man down until the player returns.

Tie breakers in round robin will be decided in order by head to head, goals for, goals against, coin flip