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Sandy Devenney Tournament Rules
It is the intent of Putnam Hockey to provide a fun and competitive tournament for all of the participants and the spectators. Good sportsmanship is expected of all players, coaches and spectators. Improper and abusive behavior will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of each coach to control his team and exemplify good sportsmanship both on and off the ice.
Games: Squirt Division -3 periods - 12 minutes, stop-time.
Peewee & Bantam Divisions – 3 periods – 15 minutes, stop-time.
The tournament will furnish all timekeepers and scorekeepers for all games.
Teams must be ready to play 15 minutes before a scheduled game.
All games will have a brief warm-up period prior to their start.
USA Hockey rules will govern tournament play.
At the discretion of Putnam Hockey, the third period may go to running time if there is a four goal differential. The game shall revert back to stop time when the goal differential is less than 4.
All teams must be registered with USA Hockey.
All players must wear proper equipment in accordance to USA Hockey.
No fighting will be allowed or tolerated. Referees will be instructed to eject any player who engages in fighting.
Zero tolerance rules will be in effect.
Absolutely no foul language will be tolerated, either on the ice or in the stands. Spectators violating this rule will be asked to leave.
Standings: Win = 2 Points Tie = 1 Point Loss = 0 Points
The two teams with the most points in the Preliminary Round (after 3 games) advance to the Championship Game.
Tie breakers are as follows:
1. Winner of head-to-head
2. Fewest goals against in head-to-head play.
3. Team scoring the first goal in head-to-head play
Championship
Game Tie 1. One five minute, 4 on 4, stop-time period - sudden death.
Breaker: 2. Three man (each team) shootout - total goals scored.
Team shooting first will be the team with least number of penalty minutes in championship game. If tied for penalty minutes, first shot will be determined by coin toss.
Step 2 is repeated with three new players from each team until one team outscores the other. All players must be used before any player can shoot for a second time.
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