2X15 minute runtime periods, 1x12 minute stoptime period 2 minute warm-up 1 minute break between periods
One :30 timeout/per team/per game. Referee to signal the timekeeper who will keep a manual count and give a horn blast signaling the end
5 second puck drop rule. Refs will simply drop the puck after a summoning whistle and 5 seconds
All drops after a penalty call are in the offending teams defensive zone Offsetting penalty situations result in a drop at closest appropriate dot Clock starts on penalties in runtime period on puck drop.
High stick (non-penalty situation) in the offensive or neutral zone faced off at neutral ice High stick in the defensive zone faced off in the defensive zone
(Blue Line Icing ) For the purpose of icing the center red line is no longer a factor. For icing to be called the puck must be shot from inside the defensive zone blue line. A referee error on icing will be faced off at center ice
Players are capped at 3 goals for all Divisions except TOP LEVEL Tournament Director has the right to cap an above level player at any time. (Ringer Rule)
4 penalties to a player result in a game ejection plus possible further discipline
15 total penalties in a game results in runtime
Runtime after a 5 goal lead. Stop time in 3rd period returns if less than a 5 goal lead restored.
Incidental/accidental high stick with a minor injury results in a double minor penalty
Head contact including face pushes results in a minor plus 10 minute misconduct
A punch/swing to the head results in a major and game misconduct plus possible further discipline Intent to Injure and fighting will not be permitted and can result in removal from the event
Referee abuse will not be tolerated.
Remaining minutes from a 10 minute misconduct will carry over to the next game.
Players must play one qualification game to be eligible to play in the championship games Sunday
Ties in Championship games to be settled with a 5 minute runtime overtime and then a 3 man (+) shootout. Players still serving a penalty at the end of overtime or capped are not eligible for shootout. Visitor bench shoots first
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR HAS FINAL SAY IN ALL MATTERS !
