Hockey Rules & Regulations

Game Play:

• Each team must have a minimum of 11 players and a maximum of 15 players on the bench for each game
• All players must sign the tournament waiver prior to the first game
• All games consist of three, 15-minute (runtime) periods with stop time in the last minute of the third period
• All teams must be ready to play 10 minutes prior to the scheduled game time
• In the first period, the clock will start after the 5-minute warm-up
• Ties will be broken by a shoot-out
• Standard non-contact rules apply
• Only CSA-approved equipment is allowed
• All players must wear CSA-approved helmets at all times when on the ice
• No red line icing (blue line icing); automatic icing in effect
• All team captains must sign the event game sheet prior to the start of each game

Infractions:

• A referee will be assigned to every game; a referee’s decision is final
• Any player receiving three minor penalties or a game misconduct will be ejected from the game and any player receiving a match or major fighting penalty will be ejected from the tournament
• Fighting, overtly aggressive or sustained unsafe play by a participant may cause ejection from the event with no reimbursement of funds raised or player registration
• No slap shots allowed; if deemed intentional, the opposing team receives a penalty shot
• Penalties will be taken as a penalty shot: minor (1) major (3)

Event Fundraising:

• Each team must raise at least $10,000 in order to play in the Tech4Good Connect North on Ice Challenge and attend the draft party.
• If a team does not meet the minimum fundraising requirements by April 26, 2019, at 7 PM, they will not qualify to play in the Tech4Good Hockey Tournament or attend the draft party. Funds raised and registration fee for each player will not be refunded.
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