Game Schedule Notes
- All games will be played under official Hockey
Canada Rules except as provided elsewhere in these regulations.
- Game durations as indicated:
U13 AA, A: 15-15-15 Flood after every 2 periods,
U15 AA, A: 15-15-15 Flood after every 2 periods
- Pre-game warm up will
be five (5) minutes (or as per Host ice capabilities). The time shall be shown
on the official game clock
and will commence at the sound of the
buzzer, as instructed by the referee.
- There will be one (1) 30 second timeout per team
permitted in each game.
- Upon conclusion of each game, players are to
follow current protocols in addressing one another i.e. shaking hands, standing
on
respective blue line and saluting by
raising sticks.
- Flooding the ice in regulation and overtime will
be as per the Host’s Guidelines.
- In the Championship game the team who finished
higher in the round robin series shall be listed as the home team.
- The total points obtained in Round Robin play (2
Points for a Win, 1 Point for a tie, 0 points for a loss). All Round Robin
games that
finish regulation in a tie will
remain in a tie. No overtime in Round Robin series.
Tie-Breaker Round Robin
- Ties in round robin games will remain a tie with
each team earning one point.
- In the event of a tie at the end of the round
robin series, for any position, ALLIANCE Hockey Policy 7.0: Tie-Breaker
procedure will
be used to break the tie. If the procedure
reaches 7.1.4, penalty minutes from the Championship event would be calculated
to
break a tie.
Tie-Breaker
Semi-Final, Final
- As per Hockey Canada playing rules, if at the
end of regulation time the score is tied, the teams shall take a two-minute
rest at
their benches and the following shall then
apply:
- If the referee feels it is necessary, they may
order the ice to be cleaned at the end of the three regulation periods.
- The teams shall not change ends.
- The puck shall be faced off at center ice and
the play shall continue with a ten-minute sudden victory overtime period.
- If the score is still tied after the ten-minute
sudden victory period, the teams would take the normal between period break and
return to play a second sudden
victory 10-minute Overtime period.
- Teams are to change ends at the end of each
overtime period.
- Any overtime period shall be considered part of
the game and all unexpired penalties shall remain in force.
- If either team declines to play in the necessary
overtime period or periods, the game shall be declared a loss for that team.
- If after two 10-minute sudden victory overtime
periods the game is still undecided, the teams will commence a 3-player shoot
out.
The Home Team shall have the option of
shooting first or second. In the event the game is still tied after the
3-player shoot out,
each team must continue to shoot, one
shooter at a time until one team gamins victory. Teams must use all players
before
repeating shooters.
- The Event Governing Committee shall have the
prerogative to render a decision under any emergency situation.
Player
Rosters
- The maximum number of players allowed to dress
for each game is 19 (nineteen), including 2 (two) goalies.
- Teams must provide an approved Hockey Canada
roster with any approved Affiliated Players prior to the start of the Event.
- Teams shall arrive at the arena one (1) hour
prior to the official starting time of the game or as directed by the Event.
- One official from each competing team is to go
to the designated Championship Office at the arena one (1) hour prior to game
time to confirm the game sheet. Teams
can view game sheets at http://gamesheet.app following each game.
- Any team found with ineligible players
participating in a game will be disqualified from the event.
Note: Games won by a disqualified team will
be recorded as a win for the opposing team at a score of 1–0.
Team
Composition
- The following pro-active measures have been
implemented:
Teams are required to meet the following minimum
composition standards:
o U15 and above: 10 skaters + 1 goaltender (refers
to rostered players).
o U9 through U14: 9 skaters + 1 goaltender (refers
to rostered Players).
If a team(s) are at the arena and the numbers
outlined above cannot be met (i.e. injuries/suspensions occur during game), the
Hockey Canada Rule of 6 players constitutes a game is implemented: Section #2,
Teams, Situation 3 (page 13).
SITUATION 7
Rule 2.5 (d) Where a team is unable to place the exact number of players on the
ice to which they are entitled whether due to penalties or injuries, the
Referee shall suspend the game and report this incident to the President.
ALLIANCE Hockey rules state that 30 minutes constitutes a game. (page 18)
Hockey Canada Rule 10.14 Refusing to Start Play
The penalty for refusing to Start Play is severe and may result in a 1-year
suspension. Every effort needs to be taken to avoid Refusal to Start Play
coaches on both teams must work with the officials to avoid unsafe play. A
decision to stop play must be agreed upon by all parties. If such a decision is
made, teams should utilize the ice and provide opportunity for participants to
play in a controlled environment that is safe and provides quality player
experience for both teams, suggestion even up teams and continue to play.
If a team is unable to compete, the game shall be
recorded as a win for the opposing team at a score of 1–0.
Jerseys
- All teams shall bring two sets of uniforms.
- The VISITING team will wear LIGHT jerseys and
the HOME team will wear DARK
jerseys.
Discipline
- If a player or team official is ordered to the
dressing room for the balance of the game, such person shall be subject to
further
disciplinary action deemed necessary by the
Event Governing Committee.
- In all cases, the OHF Minimum Suspension List
for Minor Hockey, as approved by the OHF Board of Directors, shall be used.
- The Event Governing Committee shall rule on all
Match Penalties assessed during any game of the Championship series.
- Any player or team official under suspension
shall not be eligible to participate in any game of the Championship until the
suspension has been served.
- Player suspensions for various infractions will
be administered as per OHF/ALLIANCE Hockey rules.
- Any team permitting a player to participate in a
game when the player is suspended or ineligible, will automatically forfeit the
game 1-0.
- It is the Coach's responsibility to check game
sheet at http://gamesheet.app after each game and list suspended players on
electronic game sheet prior to each game.
Protests /
Appeals
- There are no appeals. All decisions of the Event
Governing Committee and referee(s) are final.
- There shall be no protest on referee penalty
calls.
- There shall be no protest on the outcome of a
Championship Game.
Tailgating
- The consumption of alcohol in non-licensed
public areas such as arena parking lots is illegal. If Arena staff observe this
or receive
complaints that it is occurring, they will
call the police immediately. Teams who have parents that are found violating
this policy
may find their team removed from
the event.
Responsibilities
of Participating Teams
- All team members must behave in an appropriate
manner, both on and off the ice in accordance with the ALLIANCE Hockey Code
of Conduct.
- The Team Trainer has authority on decisions
regarding injuries and a player’s ability to continue playing.
Change Rooms
& Corridor Access
- Accommodation requests for change rooms shall be
made by contacting the Championship Director prior to the start of the
Championship.
- Spectators are NOT allowed in the bench area
corridor, change rooms, or the timekeeper’s area.
- At no time will any coaches, players, family
members, or spectators be allowed in or near the referee room(s). NO EXCEPTIONS.
Only the timekeepers and/or Championship
convenor(s) are to meet with the on-ice officials.
- Any damage to the facility by a member may
involve immediate removal from the facility for the duration of the
Championship.
Teams/Members will be responsible for
payment of any damage to the facility by any member.