HockeyFinder.com Hockey League Rules!

The first and most important rule of this league is that EVERYONE is to have FUN. These are mixed level games so by signing up to this league you acknowledge there will be less and more skilled players than you playing. Please be aware of this and do your best to include everyone in the game. Rough and unfriendly play will NOT be tolerated.

(a) All USA Hockey rules are in effect unless otherwise stated.

(b) Hockey Finder has final authority concerning all rules and regulations including, but not limited to, suspensions, expulsions and general discretion of conduct.

1. This is a NO BS, friendly league. Major penalties will result in a one game suspension. A second major penalty will result in an expulsion from the league without refund.

2. Absolutely NO FIGHTING. This will result in an automatic expulsion from the league without refund.

3. No slapshots above the waist.

4. All games will be 60 mins and consist of 3 periods. 2 - 17 mins run time periods and a 3rd period based on the remaining time.

5. Last 2 mins of the game will be played stop time if the goal differential is 2 or less (trailing team must watch the clock).

6. Entering the third period, a team trailing by five (5) or more goals will be allowed to ice one (1) additional skater for the remainder of the game or until the goal differential is less than 5.

7. If there are no referees then the game will be played pickup style with each team responsible for keeping their own score.

8. If one team does not have a goalie then the game will be defaulted and the opposing team will win 1-0. If both don't have a goalie the game will result in a tie 0-0.

9. All players must fill out a waiver form. They are available by clicking here. Please fill one out and either email it to don@hockeyfinder.com or bring it to your first game.

10. Teams needing subs must use other registered players from other Hockey Finder divisions or players from the approved Hockey Finder sub list.

11. Teams can use up to three (3) reserve players in any game; ie. 2 skaters and a goalie.

12. Unregistered players may NOT be used for any reason.

13. Teams, as absolute last resort for competitive balance, may be subject to roster adjustments at any point in the season.

14. Only registered players on team rosters or on approved sub lists may play.

Be aware of your ice time - Remember to take quick shifts and keep ice time equal.

These are mixed level games. Be aware of lower level players and give them space and time. Be aware of more skilled players and do not slash or hook them.

1. Any player having been assessed three (3) minor penalties in the same game will be automatically ejected from that game.

2. Players ejected with five (5) minutes left to play in the game shall be assessed a further game misconduct.

3. If a player is ejected during a second game under the same circumstances as (2) in the same season this will result in an automatic expulsion from the league without refund.

4. A third ejection resulting from incidences from multiple seasons will result in an automatic expulsion from the league without refund.

5. Body checking penalties will be deemed as two (2) offences. Two (2) body checking penalties in the same game will result in the immediate ejection from that game plus a further game misconduct.

6. If there is a delayed penalty and the offended team scores, the penalty is still recorded to the timekeeper.

1. Blueline icing.

2. Two line passes are ok.

3. 5 second faceoff rule. In order to maximize ice time and keep the game moving the refs have been instructed to drop the puck 5 secs after they get to a faceoff circle.

4. All minor penalties are two minutes and we be served as normal unlike the 3 vs 3 rules.

1. Face-offs will occur only at the beginning of each period or in case of coincidental penalties (see Minor Penalties).

2. When play is stopped due to the goalie controlling the puck or a goal was scored, a whistle will signal the attacking players to vacate the zone. Once all the attackers have exited the zone, the players may re-enter to resume play immediately. They may not challenge the opposition until they have all exited the zone. Attacking prematurely may result in a penalty for the offending team.

3. There is no centre-ice (red) line, and therefore no icing calls or offside passes.

4. All offside plays at the blueline will be deemed delayed offside and the referee will call for the offending players to release the puck and exit the zone. Once all the offending players have exited the zone together, they may re-enter the offensive zone.

5. Teams do not switch ends after each period.

6. In the absence of a goaltender, teams will play with four (4) skaters. The fourth skater may not exit their zone except to change or in the last shift of the game. Fourth skaters are not required to change on the buzzer and can change at any time.

7. All minor penalties will result in an immediate breakaway situation for the offended player. The referee will place the puck on the centre face-off spot and the remaining players will line up, stationary, on the backside blueline. Play will commence on the referee s command and the shift resumes as normal. If the offended player is injured and unable to perform the breakaway, the coach will assign one (1) player from the ice to replace that player.

8. Coincidental penalties shall result in a faceoff at centre ice.