6) Playing Rules
All games will be governed by the rules and regulations of Hockey Canada, BC Hockey and the VIAHA and as set out in this document.
a) Overtime and Shootout Format (Play-off Rounds only)
Overtime
In the event of a tie at the end of regular time during the playoff rounds, there will be a 5 minute sudden victory overtime period. Each team will play 4 skaters and a goaltender. Penalties called during overtime will result in playing short-handed but not with less than 3 skaters. If there is no score during the overtime period the game will go to a shoot-out.
Shootout
First Round - 3 shooters
Coaches will designate 3 eligible shooters* from each team. Home team will have the choice to shoot first or second. Teams will alternate shooters until all 3 of their players have shot. The winner will be determined by which team scores the most goals. Please note - when it becomes impossible for a team to win (i.e. one team scores on their first two attempts, and the other team scores no goals on their first two attempts) then the remaining shooters will not be required to shoot. If after all 6 shooters have shot, and the score is still tied - we then move onto the Second Round - Sudden Death
* players who are serving a penalty in Overtime, and whose time has not elapsed before the end of the overtime period, will not be eligible to be a shooter in the First Round of the Shootout
Second Round - Sudden Death
Coaches will choose one shooter at a time (must not have shot before). Whichever team went first in the first round, will now go second. Shoot out will be Sudden Death. If Team A's shooter scores and Team B's shooter does not, then Team A wins (and vice-versa). If both Teams shooters both miss or both score, both teams will select another new shooter and repeat the process until a winner is determined. Once all players on a team have been selected as shooters, the coach may then choose any player from his roster to shoot again
b) Penalties
i) All penalties in the following categories may result in game suspensions:
Misconduct (10 min)
Game Misconduct
Match and Gross Misconduct
Fighting/Check form Behind/Head Contact (5 min major)
Any and all suspensions will be as per Hockey Canada, BC Hockey and the VIAHA rules and regulations and as issued by those bodies. These suspensions will be observed accordingly by all participating teams.
ii) All misconduct and major penalties will be reported to the Tournament Director following the game and subject to all suspensions outlined by Hockey Canada, BC Hockey and the VIAHA.
c) Commencing Play- Each team will be ready to commence play at the beginning of the allotted ice time.
Failure to field the minimum number of players or refusal to play will result in a loss being posted against the offending team. The on ice officials will give the offending team a 2 minute warning during the 5 minute warm up. If the team fails to start play they will be automatically assessed a 7-0 loss.
Players and team officials will remain on the players bench until the on ice official are present and allow the teams on the ice. 2 minute minor penalties will be assessed to all players who take to the ice surface prior to the officials.
d) Protests and Appeals
i. The decisions of the on ice officials is final, there are no appeals of on ice decisions regarding playing rules.
ii. The tournament chair or their appointee will hear all other protests and appeals. All protests/appeals will be accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee. In the event of the protest/appeal being upheld the fee will be refunded. If the protest/appeal is declined the fee is forfeited. All protests/appeals will be ruled on prior to play of the next game for either of the teams playing in the game under protest/appeal.
e) Team Officials
i. A team official must report to the tournament table/office at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the games. They are responsible for verifying team rosters and team officials listed on the game sheet.
ii. The home team will be responsible for changing uniforms in case of colour conflict.
f) Fair Play
i. Team officials are responsible for insuring that their players conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times during the tournament. Excessive misbehaviour by players may result in suspension from the tournament.
ii. At the sole discretion of the tournament director, any action by a player, team official or spectator which is dangerous, disruptive or contrary to fair play may be dealt with by expulsion from further play or banned from the arena facilities.
iii. Abuse of game officials on or off the ice will not be tolerated. Any cases of harassment or abuse directed at an official will result in a review and may result in suspension at the tournament director discretion.
