Powertech Tournament Game 3 vs Lasalle Sabres, Team Calendar, U8 MD (2017), REP (Kent Minor Hockey Association)

General Tournament Rules & Format:

• All games will be played following standard full-ice hockey rules, including offsides, icing, etc.

• Teams are required to provide their own matching jerseys. Please respond to this email with your team’s color(s).

• There are five teams registered, and all teams are guaranteed a minimum of five games.

• In pool play, each team will play against every other team in a round-robin format.

• On Sunday, the 1st place team will receive a bye to the finals.

• The 2nd and 3rd place teams will compete in a semi-final game.

• The 4th and 5th place teams will play for 4th place.

Game Format:

• Games will consist of three periods of 12-minute stop time.

• A three-minute warm-up will be provided before each game.

• If a team is down by 5+ goals in the third period, the clock will run continuously.

• Each team is allowed one 30-second timeout per game.

Penalties & Player Conduct:

• Minor penalties will result in 2-minute stop-time penalties.

• Major penalties will result in immediate ejection and further review by the tournament committee.

• Zero tolerance for fighting, abusive language, or unsportsmanlike conduct—violations may result in suspension or expulsion.

Overtime & Tiebreakers:

• Round-robin games may end in a tie.

• Playoff games tied at the end of regulation will have a 5-minute, 3-on-3 sudden-death overtime.

• If still tied, a three-player shootout will determine the winner.

• If needed, a sudden-death shootout will continue until a winner is determined.

Tournament Standings Tiebreakers:

1. Head-to-head result (if applicable)

2. Goal differential (Goals For - Goals Against)

3. Fewest goals allowed

4. Most goals scored

5. Coin toss (if all else is equal)

Sportsmanship & Respect:

• Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their players, parents, and fans.

• Officials’ decisions are final—no protests will be allowed.

• 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!