Rules, Mount Brydges Cougars Showdown (Mt Brydges Minor Hockey)

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Mount Brydges Cougars Showdown Tournament Rules and Regulations

 

General Rules

  1. This tournament is sanctioned by the OMHA and follows OMHA tournament rules and regulations.
  2. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of three games.
  3. Teams must be ready to play 20 minutes before their scheduled game time. Coaches will be notified by tournament staff of any schedule changes.
  4. The tournament schedule is final.
  5. Teams that miss their scheduled game will forfeit (score: 3-0) and become ineligible for finals.


Game Structure

  1. Warm-Up: A 3-minute warm-up will be provided before puck drop.
  2. Game Length – 10-10-15.
  3. Round Robins

·  For both U15 and U18 divisions, teams will be divided into two pools of four teams each.

·  Each team will play every other team in its pool once during the round robin stage.

 

  1. Run Time

·    In the 3rd period, if a team is leading by more than 5 goals, the game will switch to run time. Run time will continue until the goal differential is reduced to 3 or less. Penalties will still follow the standard timing (e.g., a 2-minute penalty will remain 2 minutes). 

  1. Overtime (for elimination games only): If a semi-final or final game is tied at the end of regulation, the game will proceed to overtime to 5 minutes of overtime 3v3. If at the end of the 5 minutes of overtime the teams are still tied, they will move to shootouts. 
  2. Shootout Procedure (for elimination games only):

·   5 players will need to be identified on the gamesheet prior to the start of the game.

·   Three-Player Shootout: Each team nominates three shooters (listed on the game sheet as S1, S2, S3). The home team indicates on the game sheet if they will shoot first or second. This needs to be identified prior to the start of the game.

·    Sudden Death Shootout: If the game is still tied after the first three shooters, teams will continue with one shooter each until a winner is determined. Shooters 4 and 5 listed on the game sheet will shoot next. After those two, any eligible player may participate.

·     If time allows, the sudden‑death shootout will proceed sequentially (one shooter at a time). If time is limited, it will be conducted simultaneously (both teams shooting at the same time). The tournament director and referees will make the final decision on the shootout format.

Standings and Points

  • Round Robin Points:
    • Win: 2 points
    • Tie: 1 point
    • Loss: 0 points 

Tie-Breaker Rules:

Two-Team Tie - If two teams are tied in points, the following criteria applies:

  1. Most wins based on 3 round robin games.
  2. Winner of the head-to-head game (if applicable).
  3. If there was no head-to-head game, the tie will be decided by:

a)      Best goals-for percentage: (Goals For) / (Goals For + Goals Against).

b)      Fewest goals allowed.

c)      Quickest time to score the first goal of the tournament.

d)      Fewest penalty minutes in round-robin games.

Three or More Teams Tied - For ties involving three or more teams, the following criteria will apply:

1.      Most wins based on 3 round robin games.

2.      Best goals-for percentage: (Goals For) / (Goals For + Goals Against)

3.      Fewest goals allowed.

4.      Quickest time to score the first goal of the tournament.

5.      Fewest penalty minutes in round-robin games.

Timeouts:

·         One timeout per team is allowed in all games as per Hockey Canada regulations 6.18 (e)

Jersey Colours:

  • Home Team: The home team will wear light jerseys.
  • Visitor Team: The visiting team will wear dark jerseys.

Eligibility and Player Rules:

  • No player or team official may participate without an approved certificate from their governing body.
  • Teams must provide a written travel permit from their governing association.
  • No roster additions are permitted after initial registration, prior to the first game.
  • Affiliated players are allowed but must be among the maximum 19 players listed on the official roster.
  • Players must adhere to their local association's equipment regulations. 

Dressing Room and Conduct:

  • Teams are responsible for any damage to facilities, which will be invoiced to their respective associations.

Suspensions:

 Players receiving a Major Fighting penalty are disqualified from the tournament.

Suspensions resulting from penalties assessed during the tournament may be carried over to the regular season, depending on the nature of the infraction, and must be served in accordance with their governing body's rules and regulations.