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Tillsonburg Hockey Moms Spring 3 on 3 Hockey Rules
Section One: Governing Play
(a) All CHA rules are in effect unless otherwise stated.
(b) Full CSA approved equipment must be worn by all registered players. This includes helmets, facemasks and neck guards.
Section Two: Teams
(a) Only registered players on team rosters may play.
(b) A team shall be composed of, no more than, nine (9) skaters and one (1) goalie. (c) Game sheets must be filled out prior to game start time. The order of players, will determine the order of shooters, for penalty shots (if any) at the end of the game.
(d) Teams must start the game with a minimum of five (5) players ie. 4 skaters and 1 goalie; or they forfeit the game and points.
(e) Each team will play with four (4) players on the ice.
(f) If a goalie is absent, the team may borrow a goalie from another team in their division or bring up a goalie from a lower division.
(g) Entering the last period of the game, a team that is 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.
(h) Team Entries, as absolute last resort for competitive balance, may be subject to roster adjustments when the league rebalances.
Section Three: Rules of Play
(a) All games will be NON-BODYCHECKING.
(b) All games will be 3 - fifteen minute running time periods. With a 2 minute warm-up.
(c) Face-offs will occur only at the beginning of each period or in case of coincidental penalties (see Minor Penalties).
(d) At all other times when the puck leaves the playing surface, it shall be restarted immediately with possession given to the team that did not cause it to go out of play & at a spot near the stoppage but not in the offensive zone.
(e) 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.
(f) There is no centre-ice (red) line, and therefore no icing calls.
(g) 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.
(h) Teams do not switch ends after each period.
(i) No time-outs will be allowed during the regular season play. Each team will receive one (1) time-out in the semi-final and final games.
(j) Teams may pull their goalie for an extra attacker only in the last 3 mins of a game. Goalies can not play past the blue line.
(k) There will be no overtime in any regular season games - they will end in a tie.
(l) Each player is only allowed to score a maximum of 5 goals in any given game. (This includes play-off games as well).
Section Four: Minor Penalties
(a) All penalties will result in a penalty shot situation at the end of the game. The referee will place the puck on the centre face-off spot and the remaining players will line up, stationary, at their respective benches. Penalty shots accrued will be taken at the end of each game in the order of players listed on the game sheet. If a team has accumulated 5 or more penalties, only the difference in the number of shots will be taken by the team with the least penalties. Example: Team 1 has 6 penalties against, Team 2 has 2 penalties against. Team 2 takes 4 shots. If both teams are shooting - shots will be taken simultaneously.
(b) Coincidental penalties shall result in a faceoff at centre ice.
(c) Any player having been assessed three (3) minor penalties in the same game will be automatically ejected from that game.
i. Players ejected with five (5) minutes left to play in the game shall be assessed a further game misconduct.
ii. If a player is ejected during a second game under the same circumstances as (c) that player will be served a further one (1) game suspension.
iii. A third ejection will result in a disciplinary hearing with the Convenor for further suspension or possible expulsion from the league.
(d) Body checking penalties will be deemed as two (2) offences on the scoresheet. Two (2) body checking penalties in the same game will result in the immediate ejection from that game plus a further game misconduct.
Section Five: Major Penalties
(a) Major penalties will result in the immediate ejection of the offending player(s) and suspension pending further review by the Convenor. Minimum 1 game suspension.
(b) Fighting majors will result in the penalized players being expelled from the league indefinitely pending further review by the Convenor. Minimum 3 game suspension.
(c) Any player expelled from the league will receive NO refund.
Section Six: Coaches, Managers
(a) Up to (3) three coaches, assistants or trainers, per team may be on the bench.
(b) Coaches are required to make every effort to ensure EQUAL ICE TIME for all 3 on 3 participants and there is to be no shortening of the bench.
(c) Any bench personnel having been ejected from a game, for any reason, will be automatically suspended for a minimum 1 game and subject to further review for possible expulsion from the league. Our league stresses SPORTSMANSHIP & FUN! INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR, CONDUCT OR LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!