End of Season Tournament Rules

The End-of-Season Tournament is a single elimination championship event for each division. This tournament celebrates the progress of the season and gives teams a final opportunity to compete for a title. Games are expected to be competitive but respectful. Teams, coaches, and spectators are reminded to follow all league rules and USA Hockey guidelines.

• U10 Games: 3 periods of 12-minute stop-time
• U12 & U14 Games: 3 periods of 13-minute stop-time
• Time-Outs: Each team is allowed one 30-second timeout
• Running Clock Rule: If a team leads by 5 or more goals in the 3rd period, the clock will run
• Stop-time resumes if the differential drops below 5

If a game is tied at the end of regulation:

1. A 5-minute, 3-on-3 sudden death overtime will be played
2. If still tied, a 3-player shootout will occur
3. If still tied, shootout continues one player at a time until a winner is decided
4. No player may shoot twice until all skaters have taken a turn

• Minor: 90 seconds
• Major: 4 minutes
• Misconduct: 8 minutes

All penalties begin with the drop of the puck.

• Higher Seed = Home Team
• Wears light-colored jerseys
• Lower Seed = Away Team
• Wears dark-colored jerseys

Each team is responsible for providing:

• 1 Volunteer for the Penalty Box
• Home Team: Also provides a volunteer for clock and GameSheet

• Referees will be assigned by 614-Refs
• Be Ready Early: Teams should be ready to take the ice 20 minutes before scheduled game time in case games are running ahead

Respect Our Officials:

Referees are an essential part of the game. Verbal abuse, arguing, or unsportsmanlike conduct toward officials will not be tolerated from players, coaches, or spectators. Remember—no refs, no game.

• Due to a tight schedule, supplemental discipline will not be issued
• All decisions related to penalties and suspensions will be made by on-ice officials
• USA Hockey rules apply—sportsmanship is expected from all participants