Tournament rules

Rules

• Each game will consist of two 15 minute stop time periods
• No body contact
• No slap-shots or fake slap-shots
• Contact between stick and puck above shoulder level will result in a 2 minute penalty
• Three minor penalties to the same player in a game will result in a game misconduct and expulsion from the game
• A fighting or match penalty carries a 5 - minute major penalty and a game misconduct
• Penalized parties will not be allowed further participation in the tournament
• Any team displaying unnecessary rough play will be expelled from the tournament
• All players must be of the minimum age for their respective division before January 31, 2008
• The referees are in charge of each game and have the full support of the tournament committee
• The tournament committee will rule on any disputes
• Tournament Trophies for both divisions with Team pictures
• Players must play in a minimum of 2 round robin games to qualify to play in a championship game
• Players must play for only 1 team in the tournament - Except for the Mystery Team for both divisions

• Round Robin play - 2 points for win, 1 point for tie, 0 points for loss (*for 6 teams divisions, at end of round robin play, the top 4 teams will advance. Teams 1 / 2 are in the 'A' final and teams 3 / 4 are in the 'B' final)
• If two teams are tied, the winner between the two teams places higher
• If two or more teams are tied in points, the team with the greatest goal spread places higher. (goals for, minus goals against)
• If still tied, the team with the least penalty minutes will place higher
• If still tied, the team which scored the earliest goal in their first game places higher

Championships

• If teams are tied at the end of regulation time, a five (5) minute Sudden Victory overtime period will be played
• If still tied, the clock will be reset for 5 minutes with teams icing 4 skaters plus the goaltender. At each one-minute interval, both teams will be reduced by one skater - the final minute played as a one-on-one plus goaltenders
• If still tied, a 5 shooter Sudden Victory shoot out will occur - first goal declares winner

Additional Information
A booster club will run both days during the tournament in the Lobby Entrance/Snack Bar next to Pad #3 at Don Beer Arena, featuring food, beverage, and a 50/50 draw. We encourage all participants to help with donations.
All proceeds from this event are to help the P.M.H.A. and the P.O.T.H.L