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Tournament Rule Explained

1

 All players must be on a single certified USA hockey roster to

participate in the games.  Any player not on the USA hockey roster

will be disqualified from the tournament games.  This will also cause a

game forfeit if it's determined that this player influenced the outcome

of the game.  Managers must have a copy of the certified USA hockey

roster with them at all times.  Players can only be registered with one

team for the tournament.  In cases of injury (e.g. goalie), a team may

discuss the use of another goalie from a team within its association or

from another tournament team that is of similar calibers.

2

Any team not staying at a host hotel and at the tournament group rate

(except for local teams) are immediately disqualified from the

tournament.  Teams misbehaving at the hotel or causing damage to

hotel property will be disqualified from the tournament.  Parents must

supervise their children at the hotel to reduce noise levels and

disruption to hotel guests.  If a problem arises at the hotel the team

3

All teams are guaranteed a minimum of three games with a maximum

of four or five games.  All teams must be ready 15 minutes prior to

their scheduled game time and be ready to go on the ice early if

necessary.  All teams will receive a three-minute running time warm-

up period.  Further, each team receives one, one-minute time out

during each game.  No time out is permitted in any overtime period

4

All games played for mite and squirt are 12 minute stop time periods, and peewee, bantams and midgets are 13 minute stop time periods. Whenever a team leads by five or more goals in the third period, the play becomes running time.  Stop time resumes any time the goal differential changes to less than five goals. Additionally, any games that are scheduled before the rinks public skating sessions or other non-tournament ice times may experience running time in the third period and if the tournament gets too far off schedule.  A tournament official will make this decision and inform scorekeeper, referees and teams.

5

Penalty times are in accordance with USA Hockey except for games

that go to overtime (see tiebreaking rules).  Any game misconduct’s

called against a player/coach during the tournament will be official. 

The player/coach must serve the full penalty and sit out a tournament

game if required.  The no tolerance rule is strictly enforced.  Coaches

or players reprimanding the referees will not be tolerated.  Any

fisticuffs during the tournament result in automatic suspension from

the tournament games. Team managers will be required to show their

previous game sheet to a tournament official prior to the start of their

next game for any game where a player or coach received a game

6

Only coaches can present disputes to the tournament director.  All protest must in writing and turned into the tournament officials for review.  Parents and players cannot participate in this process.  Managers must have their certified USA Hockey roster available for review.

7

The home team chooses the jersey color to wear for the game.  Home

team must inform the visiting team of their choice; however, if a team

only has one set of jerseys then the other team must wear an

8

 Each team is responsible for obtaining and completing the game

sheet.  The first team arriving to the rink obtains the game sheet from

the tournament officials.  Once completed, they will provide the other

team the game sheet to complete.  This team is then responsible for

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Parents from the home and visiting team can work the penalty boxes--tournament staff will not be assigned this duty.  Tournament staff will keep score for all games.  No one is authorized in the scorekeeping area except for tournament staff.  Parents must refrain from yelling, arguing, and use of inappropriate language towards any tournament official.

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Order

Criteria

Explanation

1

Game Points

Each team receives 2 points win, 1 point tie, or 0 point loss for regular tournament games

2

Head to Head

If tied after criteria 1, we judge placement on winner of head to head game (can only use this tiebreaker if all teams play each other)

3

Period Points

If tied after criteria 1-2, we judge placement on total period points.  For each period teams receive 2 points win, 1 point tie, or 0 point loss

4

Goals Against

If tied after criteria 1-3, we judge placement on the total goals each team scored against their opponents during regular tournament games

5

Goals For

If tied after criteria, 1-4, we judge placement on the total goals scored against each team during their regular tournament games

6

First Goal

If tied after criteria 1-5, we judge placement on team scoring first goal in head to head game

7

Least Penalties

If tied after criteria 1-6, we judge placement on team with least total penalties minutes

8

Coin Toss

If tied after criteria 1-7, we judge placement by conducting a coin toss

Period

Players

Time

4

4 on 4

4 minute running time with goalie

5

3 on 3

3 minute running time with goalie

6

2 on 2

2 minute running time with goalie

7

1 on 1

1 minute running time with goalie

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3 Player Shootout

The team with the most goals after three shooters wins the game.  If tied after three, one new shooter is added from each team until there is a winner.

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Player Penalties

Penalties given during the overtime periods depart from USA Hockey rules.  When a penalty is assessed the non-penalty team gets to add a player.  For example 4 on 4 will go to a 5 on 4, a 3 on 3 will go to a 4 on 3, and a 2 on 2 will go to a 3 on 2.  All penalties are one minute in duration.  Any penalties called during a 1 on 1 equals a penalty shot.