4 on 4 "ROI" Rules (1 Day Event)
Games will be 1-22-minute running time period (Last minute of a game will be stop time if there is a 1-goal differential)
* 4 on 4
*No Checking
*No Offsides
*No Icing
*Face off after every whistle just like regular hockey
* Slap shots – If you can let it rip, LET IT RIP!!!!
*Coincidental Penalties go down to 3 on 3 or 2 on 2 (more ice to skate)
*Penalties will be 1:00 (Running Time)
*Roster size (Minimum) 6 skaters + 1 Goalie / (Maximum) 8 skaters + 2 Goalies (ROSTERS MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT. IF A PLAYER DOES NOT PLAY A GAME IN ROUND ROBIN PLAY, THEY CANNOT PLAY IN THE PLAYOFFS, REGARDLESS IF THEY WERE ON THE ROSTER)
*Every team MUST have matching jerseys!!!!!
*Ice will be resurfaced after every 3 games
*All teams must have an ADULT coach on the bench (NO MORE THAN TWO ADULT COACHES ON THE BENCH)
*If game is tied at the end of regulation there will be a 2-man shootout. If the game is tied after the 2nd round, the shootout will continue until there is a winner.
*In the shootout a team can choose to use the same player every time or change players every shot, it is their choice.
*2 Minute warm-up
*Absolutely no Fighting! Any fights, the player is suspended for the remainder of the tournament.
*In Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals or Finals if the game is tied at the end of Regulation there will be a 3-minute running time 3 on 3. If the game is still tied at the end of the overtime, then the teams will proceed immediately to the 2-man shootout.
*Over and back! On a delayed penalty, once the puck passes the red line it cannot go back over the red line. If it does, it is an automatic whistle.
MERCY RULE: During Round Robin games there will be no mercies. During Playoff games there will be an 8 Goal Mercy Rule. If at any point during the game there is an 8 goal differential, the game is immediately over.