Length of games
1. All games will consist of two 15-minute stop time periods and a 20 minute stop time period.
2. If teams are tied after regulation play in the pool schedule, quarterfinals and semi-finals, there will be a 5 minute stop time, 3 on 3 overtime period. (Winnipeg High School Rules). The game will then go to a 3 player shootout. If the game remains tied, a sudden death shootout will take place (no player can shoot twice unless the whole team has shot once).
3. If the teams are tied in the final game, a 10- minute, 3 on 3 sudden death will follow. If the games is still tied, the game will then go to a 3 player shootout. If the game remains tied, a sudden death shootout will take place (no player can shoot twice unless the whole team has shot once).
Flood
There will be a flood after the second period and at the end of each game. Teams will need to be ready to play up to a ½ hour prior to their game time.
Warm- Up
Teams will have a 5- minute warm- up period. The tournament will supply warm up pucks.
Player of the Game
After each game, players are to line up along the blue lines to recognize the “player of the game” for each team. A small token of recognition has been presented to the players, who are selected by their respective coaches.
Rules
Winnipeg High School Hockey League rules will be in effect for the tournament. Teams will be allowed one 30-second time-out per game.
Tie-Breaking Formula
1. Team with the most wins.
2. If tied, the record between the two teams is considered.
3. If still tied, then the formula GF – GA / GF will be applied, from tie breaking sheet.
4. Least penalty minutes among tied teams.
5. If still tie, a coin toss.