*All Games @ Tecumseh Arena - 12021 McNorton St. Tecumseh, Ontario*
Game 1 - Friday, March 28 @ 6:15pm vs Amherstburg
Game 2 - Saturday March 29 @ 9:00am vs PT Green
Game 3 - Saturday March 29 @ 11:30am vs Lasalle
Game 4 - Saturday March 29 @ 3:15pm vs Belle River
Finals - Sunday March 30 @11:30 - 2:30 - Game times will depend on how we place.
General Tournament Rules & Format:
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All games will be played following standard full-ice hockey rules, including offsides, icing, etc.
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Teams are required to provide their own matching jerseys. Please respond to this email with your team’s color(s).
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There are five teams registered, and all teams are guaranteed a minimum of five games.
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In pool play, each team will play against every other team in a round-robin format.
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On Sunday, the 1st place team will receive a bye to the finals.
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The 2nd and 3rd place teams will compete in a semi-final game.
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The 4th and 5th place teams will play for 4th place.
Game Format:
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Games will consist of three periods of 12-minute stop time.
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A three-minute warm-up will be provided before each game.
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If a team is down by 5+ goals in the third period, the clock will run continuously.
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Each team is allowed one 30-second timeout per game.
Penalties & Player Conduct:
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Minor penalties will result in 2-minute stop-time penalties.
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Major penalties will result in immediate ejection and further review by the tournament committee.
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Zero tolerance for fighting, abusive language, or unsportsmanlike conduct—violations may result in suspension or expulsion.
Overtime & Tiebreakers:
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Round-robin games may end in a tie.
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Playoff games tied at the end of regulation will have a 5-minute, 3-on-3 sudden-death overtime.
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If still tied, a three-player shootout will determine the winner.
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If needed, a sudden-death shootout will continue until a winner is determined.
Tournament Standings Tiebreakers:
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Head-to-head result (if applicable)
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Goal differential (Goals For - Goals Against)
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Fewest goals allowed
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Most goals scored
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Coin toss (if all else is equal)
Sportsmanship & Respect:
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Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their players, parents, and fans.
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Officials’ decisions are final—no protests will be allowed.
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Teams are expected to shake hands at the start of each game.
Thank you for participating in our tournament. We look forward to an exciting weekend of hockey!