Official Rules & Structure

• •All players must be 18 years or older
• •Full hockey equipment is mandatory (helmet with cage/shield, gloves, shin guards, elbow pads, pants, etc.)
• •Teams must wear matching jerseys with visible numbers
• •Roster limit: 9 players total (including goalie)
• •Players may only play on one team for the duration of the event
• •Photo ID required at check-in

• •All games are played 3v3 cross-ice on mini-rinks
• •Games consist of two 14-minute periods, running clock at all times
• •One 30-second timeout per team per game
• •Quick shifts are recommended to maintain pace of play
• •Captains must have their team ready to take the ice immediately when their rink opens

All games will end in a tie at regulation except for playoff and championship games.

For playoff and championship games, if a game is tied at the end of regulation:

• •A 3-minute sudden-death overtime will be played (still 3-on-3)
• •If still tied after overtime, the game will go to a three-shooter shootout, followed by sudden-death rounds if needed

Note: Regular round-robin games that are tied at the end of regulation will remain as ties and each team will be awarded 1 point.

• •Standard USA Hockey non-checking rules apply
• •Fighting is strictly prohibited — result is player ejection from the tournament
• •A game misconduct results in at least a one-game suspension
• •Excessive roughness, dangerous play, or disrespect toward officials, staff, or other players may result in removal from the tournament
• •Officials' decisions are final

• •No roster additions once the event begins
• •All players must sign waivers before playing
• •Teams using ineligible players may forfeit games or be removed from the tournament

• •Captains and players must check in 45 minutes before their scheduled first game each day
• •IDs and waivers will be verified at check-in