Stratford Aces Hockey Tournament Rules
REP teams (except Novice A, BB, B & C and Atom BB, B & C) are guaranteed four games (12-12-12 periods) (unless otherwise agreed upon). Cost is $995
Novice A, BB, B & C and Atom BB, B & C REP teams are guaranteed four games (10-10-12 periods) (unless otherwise agreed upon). Cost is $925
Houseleague teams are guaranteed three games (10-10-12 periods) (unless otherwise agreed upon). Cost is $800
No overtime or time outs allowed in round robin play.
OWHA rules apply with the following additions:
A fighting major or match penalty will result in an automatic ejection from the tournament.
Two points for overall win, 1 point for overall tie and zero points for loss.
TEAMS ARE TO BE READY TO GO ON THE ICE THIRTY (30) MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED GAME TIME.
Earliest possible start time will be Friday @ 8:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday @ 8:00 a.m. as well.
There will be a three-minute warm-up at the start of each game, which will start at the exit of the ice cleaner.
In the event of a tie in tournament points prior to the final games, the following will be used to break the tie.
i. If two teams are tied, record against other tied team
ii. Goals scored minus goals against in round robin
iii. Fewest goals allowed against in round robin
iv. Number of wins in round robin
v. Fewest Penalty Minutes in round robin
vi. Flip of a coin.
In the event of a tie in games where a winner is required, there will be a five-minute victory overtime period with one goaltender and four skaters.
If the game is still tied, a three player shoot out will decide the winner. The shooters must be identified prior to the game.
One thirty second time out for each team will be allowed in the medal games.
A maximum of twenty individual awards will be presented per team in the finals.
A maximum of 19 players, including two goaltenders per team will be allowed.
A player’s name must appear on the team list that was submitted with the application. OWHA rosters are required for each team at their first game.
Referee’s decision is final and not subject to appeal or grievance.
Suspensions- OWHA rules will apply.
Tournament Executive decision is final and binding.
Effective November 23, 24 & 25, 2012