JOHN HENRY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT RULES
1. This tournament is open to OMHA and Alliance registered House/Local League teams. There will be NO body contact in ANY division. All play is to exhibit the best of good sportsmanship and conduct.
2. Each team MUST list a carded coach and trainer on each game sheet.
3. Length of Games:
U9-U13: 10-10-10
U15-U18 10-10-15
Floods will be after each game.
4. Points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for a win in regulation, 2 points for a win in overtime and 1 point for a loss in the overtime period. A tie after overtime, each team will receive 1 point. Teams will be ranked by point total at the end of the Round Robin.
5. Overtime:
Round Robin Games: if tied at the end of regulation play teams will play a five minute 3 on 3 sudden victory period.
Overtime in Championship Game: if tied at the end of regulation play teams will play a five minute 3 on 3 sudden victory period. If the score is still tied at the end of the overtime period each team will select 5 players for a shootout. If the score is still tied at the end of the first five shooters a sudden victory shootout will commence with the remaining eligible players until a goal is scored.
Penalties carry forward into overtime period. In the event of a penalty during overtime the opposing team will add a man to the ice for a 4 on 3. The 4th player will remain on the ice at the end of the penalty for a 4 on 4 until the first stoppage of play at which time a 3 on 3 will resume. Players that are serving a penalty at the end of the overtime period are not eligible to participate in the shootout.
Mercy Rule: In Round Robin Play, a five goal lead at any time will invoke the Mercy Rule. The clock will be run without stopping once a five goal lead has been reached. Stop time will resume again when the goal differential returns to three. Penalties incurred while the Mercy Rule is in effect will be served as 3 minutes running time. Mercy rule is not applicable in Semi-finals or Medal Games.
5. Tie breaker: In the event of teams tied for points the following:
i) Goal Average (total goals divided by for and against)
ii) Head to Head in the event of a tie
iii) Goals scored against
6. Advancement to final game:
U9: Two pools of four teams. The first place team from each pool advances to the championship game.
U11: One pool of five teams, plus a host team. The first and second place teams advance to the championship game.
U13: Two pools of four teams. The first place team from each pool advances to the championship game.
U15: Two pools of four teams. The first place team from each pool advances to the championship game.
U18: Three pools of four teams. The first place team in each division will advance to the semi-finals along with 1 wild-card team. The wild-card team will be determined by the team with the highest accumulated points after round-robin play. In the event of a tie then see rule 5 for the tiebreaker. Once all 4 teams are identified then they will be seeded based on the tiebreaking scenario. The semi-final matchups may differ from how it is represented on the website schedule placeholder.
7. There will be a 3 minute warm up before each game.
8. No time outs in Round Robin Play. In Medal Games, teams are allowed one 30 second time-out per game in regulation time. No time-outs allowed during overtime.
9. All teams are guaranteed three games.
10. ANY MAJOR PENALTY occurring in any period will result in the player being ejected from the current game and a suspension for the next game. Any player who receives a fighting misconduct or a Match Penalty will be suspended for the remainder of the tournament. Any suspensions incurred during the tournament will be served during the tournament. Any carry over will be served during the team’s regular season games.
11. Decisions of the convener or designate are final.
12. All referee calls are final. Please – no teams on the ice without a Referee present.
13. Designated HOME teams shall be responsible for changing sweaters in the event of a sweater similarity.
14. All teams must be ready 15 minutes before game time.
15. Cancellations/Refunds will be set out as follows:
20 days prior to the start of the tournament: full refund
14-19 days prior to the start of the tournament: 50% refund
13 days or less prior to the start of the tournament: no refund
Any concerns, questions or issues may ONLY be brought forward to the Tournament coordinator by the Head Coach or team manager. Please address these concerns to:
Alainna Tugwell
Tournament updates, scores and advancement can be followed through the SDMHA website
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