USA Hockey playing rules will be utilized for all games, with the following exceptions:
Games will consist of three 15 minute periods of stopped time, with a 5-minute warm-up prior to the game.
Both pucks and players must stay off the ice until the Zamboni is done and the doors are closed. No exceptions.
Fighting will result in an automatic two (2) game suspension. The League Director has the ability to review and assess the alteration and adjust the suspension accordingly. If a player is involved in more than one fight within one playing season they will receive an automatic suspension for the remainder of that playing season (with no refund issued).
If a player receives 3 penalties in one game, they will be issued a game misconduct penalty and immediately removed from the remainder of that game.
If one team is up by 5 or more in the 3rd period, there will be a running clock. When the score is back within 2 goals, the clock will return to stopped time again. The clock will stop for injuries. (decision by losing team captain to run/stop the clock at the start of the 3rd period/beginning of running clock opportunity and can change choice at any time).
If a regular season game is tied at the end of regulation, continue directly to a 5 minute, 4 V 4 sudden death overtime period. If the game remains tied after overtime, the game ends in a tie.
NO beer/alcohol will be allowed on the benches.
Mercy Rule: When a team is leading with 6 goals or more in the 3rd period the time clock will now automatically run. Stop time will commence if/once the losing team gets within 3 goals. (STARTING FALL 2022 SEASON)