Teams must supply matching jerseys with unique #'s (multiple players with the same number will not be allowed).
Teams must supply own pucks for warm-ups and two to the ref for every game
Teams must fill out a roster with current players and #'s before each game
Games will be three 15 or 17 minute periods running time. The last 2 minutes of the game will be stopped time if the game score is within 2 goals. No overtime in play-in games unless otherwise noted before the game.
If there is a six goal spread entering the third period of the game the third period time will be set to Ten Minutes. If the score differential reaches six while in the third period the time remaining on the clock will be cut in half.
Games can begin no more than 15 minutes early; teams should be ready to go early if possible. (Except the first game of the day on each rink)
Each team gets one 30 second time out per game.
Games can end in a tie. 2 pts for a win and 1 point for a tie. All players must be at least 18 years of age.
Wearing full equipment is recommended; including a cage, pants, elbow pads and shoulder pads. A minimum of a helmet, shin pads, gloves, elbow pads and pants are required.
Helmets must have at least one working strap/buckle and must be secured while on the ice.
Penalties:
Minor Penalties = 2 minutes;
Major Penalties = 5 Mins; and include a game misconduct penalty (current game and next game).
Misconduct Penalties = 10 Minutes
Fighting will not be tolerated. Any type of fight or altercation is grounds for tournament ejection.
If you yell or ague with the ref(s) in any way, they have the right to kick you out of the game. If you get kicked out you are done for the tournament and forfeit tournament fees.
Tournament Director and Head Officials have the final say on all call disputes.
Any player who receives a misconduct penalty in last 5 mins of a game will be suspended for the next game. A Major in the last 5 mins is grounds for tournament ejection (and forfeiture of tournament fees).
Playoffs
Only players who have played in at least 1 out of the 3 play-in games are eligible.
Players cannot play on multiple teams. No exceptions!
If a Playoff game ends in a tie:
a 5-min sudden death OT will follow.
if still tied, then a 3-person shootout
if still tied, then a round by round shootout.
Home team (higher seed) gets to choose who shoots first.
Every player must shoot before the first player can shoot again.
Tie-Breakers:
Points, Wins, Head-to-head, Goal Differential, Goals Against, Goals For, Least Amount of Penalty Minutes, Coin Flip. Unless otherwise noted this will be the format
A goal differential cap will be placed on each game with a maximum number of six, regardless of the final score.
For the purpose of ejections and suspensions, there are no refunds written, implied, or expressed!
Games are 50 minutes long if a full hour or 22 minutes long (11 minute halves) if 30 minute block
All penalties result in a penalty shot
Each team gets one 30 second time out per game
Tie-Breakers: Points, Wins, Head-to-head, GD, GA, GF, Least amount of Penalty mins, Coin Flip
Round Robin and Playin Games: At the end of regulation the game can end in a tie
Playoff games: At the end of regulation if the game is still tied there will be a 3 minute sudden death OT. If still tied at the end of OT then there will be a shootout. See the rule tab below for shootout info.
See the 3x3 rule page for full rules and info. Click Here
Somerville 3x3 & 4x4 Tournament Rules
Additions and changes from above rules:
Games are 22 minutes long or full 50 minute game depending on the tournament.
3 minute warm-up for first game only. Rest of the games will start right away
All penalties result in a penalty shot. The clock will continue to run so line up fast. In the last minute of the game within two goals the clock will stop
Each team gets one 30 second time out per game
Slap shots are allowed but they need to be under control and no head hunting or penalties could result
Tie-Breakers: Points, Wins, Head-to-head, GD, GA, GF, Least amount of Penalty mins, Coin Flip
Round Robin and Playin Games: At the end of regulation the game can end in a tie
Playoff games: At the end of regulation if the game is still tied there will be a 3 minute sudden death OT. If still tied at the end of OT then there will be a shootout. See the rule tab below for shootout info.
Home Team gets to select which way they would like to shoot.
See the 3x3 rule page for full rules and info. Click Here
