All games will be played in accordance with NCAA hockey rules.
Exception: Icing is automatic and teams can change on an icing call.
All teams must be ready to play 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time.
USA Hockey Zero Tolerance policy will apply for all players, coaches & parents

1) Round Robin Games
2012-2019: Two 20 minute stop-time periods
Midgets (U15-U18): Two 22.5 minute stop-time periods
3 min warm-up; No time outs in round robin play
A shootout will take place if tied after regulation
Shootouts: Three player shootout per team; should tie persist, sudden death shootout until there is a winner. No player may shoot twice unless all players have shot or team with least amount of players has shot.
If team leads by 5 or more goals in the last 10 minutes of a game, the clock will not stop
Penalties: Minor 1:30, Major 4:00, Misconduct 6:00
Five penalties in one game = Game Misconduct for current game
Checking is permitted at 2012 and older
Players can only be rostered on one team per division and must play in minimum of two games to be eligible for playoffs

2) Game Sheets
All teams must provide labels or they will have to WRITE IN ROSTER at each game.

3) Locker Rooms
Coaches are responsible to check locker rooms after every game. All locker rooms must be cleaned with all trash disposed of in trash cans.

4) Point System
Win 2 points, Loss 0 points, Shootout Loss (SOL) 1 point (max goal differential +/- 7)

If teams are tied after regulation, each team receives a point. The shootout winner will receive a second point. The standings will count the point for the SOL, however due to system limitations there is no column displayed for SOL's

TIEBREAKER TO GET TO CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
If two teams are tied with equal points to determine the winner will go as follows: Points, Wins, Goal Differential, Goals For, Goals Against, Coin Flip

5) Playoff Games
All Playoffs are one 30 minute stop-time period
Teams are re-seeded after every round
Teams in Semi-Finals & Finals will be given a one minute timeout
Overtime: One five minute 3 on 3 sudden death period
Shootouts: Three player shootout per team; should tie persist, sudden death shootout until there is a winner. No player may shoot twice unless all players have shot or team with least amount of players has shot.