TOURNAMENT RULES

This tournament is all about fun and sportsmanship but as always, we do need some rules.

We play by the basic IIHF rules but:

• No timeout during the game
• Every match is played 2x15 minutes running clock
• Ice resurfacing after every 2 games
• Contact is allowed in limited extent but in no case is bodychecking allowed
• Penalties: Minor – 2 minutes, Major – 5 minutes, Misconduct – 10 minutes, Game Misconduct – out of that game
• When given a penalty, the other team gets to take a penalty shot. During the penalty shot, the clock will be stopped.
• A checking from behind penalty is a 5 minute major, plus a game misconduct and the next game
• 10 minute misconduct will be given to player/coach who verbally abuse the referees. If a player continuous, he will be given a game misconduct
• Only the captain can discuss a controversial situation with the referee during the game. Captain must be clearly identified
• If a team does not show up on the ice within 2 minutes after the official start of the match, the match is lost by 3-0
• The organization claims the right to shorten the match if necessary
• A player can play for only one team in the tournament
• No damage to the ice rink and cloakrooms
• Please respect the basic rule: FAIR PLAY